Seeing veins get smaller may feel like a serious issue, but in many instances that is not the case. There are several reasons for veins to appear to shrink, and not all of them lead to the need for any kind of vein treatment. In fact, most of the issue do not require treatment at all. Common reasons for veins appearing smaller are age, weight gain, and loss of muscle tone. In some cases, though, it can be an indication of vein disease, so it is always a good idea to get checked out by a vein doctor to reduce worry and ensure good health. That can mean peace of mind and can help you feel better about the ways your veins look, especially if they appear to be shrinking unexpectedly.
Do you need vein treatment?
Among the fears, people have when their veins appear to be shrinking include the idea that there may be a serious circulation problem. This fear can come about because the thought is that veins are smaller due to the fact that there is not enough blood flow going through them to keep them inflated. While that does make logical sense, there are generally not circulation issues when veins look smaller.
That is especially true when the veins appear to shrink or get smaller all over the body, as opposed to only in one area. Seeing the veins only getting smaller in one particular area could be indicative of a problem, and maybe something that would be worth getting investigated. It is always better to be safe rather than sorry when it comes to healthcare.
Getting the right vein treatment is important
One option for vein treatment that is needed for medical conditions is sclerotherapy. This is a safe and effective way to address problems that can be caused by vein disease. When there are medical issues such as disease present, this treatment can be used to focus on improving both your quality of life and the way your veins look and feel. That adds to peace of mind, and can also reduce the pain and discomfort that can come from issues with varicose veins and related types of problems.
If you are suffering from problems with poor circulation caused by medical conditions, sclerotherapy can be one of the ways to give you more comfort, and also get you feeling good about the way your legs, arms, or other trouble areas look. Depending on the medical condition you are dealing with, this treatment may or may not be the answer you are looking for. If it is not the right choice, your vein doctor will work with you to find an option that will be a better choice for your needs. With so many different treatment options, there will be different ideas to consider.
Getting Your Insurance To Cover Your Vein Treatment
Many of our patients are very surprised to learn that Insurance often covers the treatment of symptomatic spider veins. The insurance specialists at Siragusa Vein and Laser have compiled a list of ways to get your insurance provider to cover your treatment.
Take The First Step
If you are ready to stop hiding your legs and dealing with the embarrassment of spider veins, let Dr. Siragusa and his team get you back to loving your legs and living your life.