Thread veins

Thread veins on the legs, commonly known as spider veins or broken veins are very common and can be very unsightly. In addition, they can cause ache, tired legs, itch and "burning" discomfort. Symptoms are often worse at the times of a period or in warm weather. The veins can vary from fine red marks to larger purple or deep blue veins. They can cause significant cosmetic embarrassment and many women will not wear short skirts in the summer months.

The reason why people develop thread veins on the legs is not fully understood but important associations are heredity, pregnancy and hormonal factors. They can also follow minor injuries.

Treatment and Thread Vein Removal

Thread veins are quite a complex problem. There are many different types of thread vein and they are sometimes associated with underlying varicose veins and superficial venous reflux. In order to get the best results from treatment it is very important to have a proper assessment of the whole vein system in the leg to see if there is any connection between the superficial thread veins and the deeper veins. The importance of this is that if there is a connection which is not treated then back flow and high pressure will work against the treatment, making it less effective.

In many cases, combination treatments for thread veins to include treatment of varicose veins are required. At The VeinCare Centre, we specialise in the treatment of varicose veins and thread veins on the legs and an ultrasound examination of the whole vein system is part of the consultation. Recent research has shown that nearly all thread veins have a "feeder" vein nearby that also needs treatment. These veins are called reticular veins. As part of the consultation and examination, a careful search is made for the reticular veins and an individual treatment plan is formulated.

For more information on our thread vein treatments, please visit the consultation and treatment pages of this site or feel free to get in touch.

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