Skin Care

Here’s a list of the different kinds of vein conditions and the treatment options available to patients.

 

 

Written By Kevin Kerfoot / Reviewed By Ray Spotts

 

 

Varicose veins are caused predominately from lack of circulation and muscle tone, so the first recommendation and the most obvious, is to increase the type of exercise that you are doing. Specific types of cardio like biking, jogging or the elliptical, are great ways to improve circulation and muscle composition.

Varicose veins can usually be diagnosed on physical examination. Sometimes tests are useful to determine the extent of disease. An ultrasound can check the structure of the veins, blood flow, and look for blood clots.

Varicose veins and spider veins can be caused by weak or damaged valves in the vein. Spider veins can also be caused by hormone changes, exposure to the sun, and injuries.

Varicose and spider veins can usually be seen on the skin.

The process of sclerotherapy is a medical procedure that is done specifically to get rid of spider veins and varicose veins.