Don’t get it twisted. While spider and varicose veins are a source of aesthetic ire for many, there are key, and potentially life-threatening, differences between the two conditions.

They are commonly known as spider veins. (Photo Credit: DermNet NZ) 3. Sclerotherapy. This procedure can eliminate the pain and discomfort of varicose veins and prevent complications, such as ...

Endovenous thermal ablation, using radiofrequency or laser energy, is often recommended for larger varicose veins. This ...

Varicose veins are twisted, swollen veins that occur due to blood buildup. They may be blue or dark purple. Treatment is not always necessary but may involve remedies such as exercise and ...

Discover how Dubai vein specialist compares thermal vs non-thermal treatments for varicose and spider veins, offering safe, modern solutions < ...

If you have immediate family members who have had varicose veins or spider veins then the odds go up even further. Some of us who have a very strong family history have an 80-90 percent likelihood ...

While spider veins may be somewhat of an eye soar, they won’t really cause you any discomfort in the long run. Varicose veins however, if left untreated or exacerbated by lifestyle factors ...

Unlike varicose veins, which are larger and often painful, spider veins are smaller and asymptomatic. Spider veins can affect both men and women of any age, although they are more common as you ...

For this month's Check Up 13, the providers at Ascension St. Vincent will offer free consultations to patients regarding their varicose and spider veins. "I think anybody that's having swelling, ...