Varicose veins are an abnormal dilation of the vein due to leaking valves or proximal venous obstruction. It may be hereditary or job related. Untreated varicose veins may cause phlebitis, massive bleeding or skin ulcers.

There are three main treatment options for varicose veins: old-fashioned vein ligation with stripping, vein ligation with sclerotherapy, and the modern and advanced technique of venous closure. More on varicose vein treatments...

Spider veins are mild abnormal veins. Most of them are asymptomatic but sometimes may cause burning pain.

The three treatment options for spider veins and small varicose veins is sclerotherapy, ambulatory phlebectomy, or laser procedure. More on spider vein treatments...