Blood circulation is an important body process that many people are unaware of. They only become aware of it when they actually feel its negative affects, such as frequently cold hands or significant discoloration. There are many different indications circulatory problems, but the key is in finding out if the problems are indeed serious.

One such example of something that could indicate a circulatory problem is a spider vein, so it might require sclerotherapy for treatment. In order to have a better understanding of how sclerotherapy works, it is important to know how spider veins are caused.

Spider veins are caused when (usually through excessive weight gain or standing for long periods of time in the wrong footwear) pressure is put on them. In an effort to function correctly, these veins need to be able to allow blood to easily pass through them. When the veins have pressure placed on them, they have to swell to accommodate the blood.

Sclerotherapy is an outpatient procedure in which medicine is injected into the problematic veins. It is very important to note that it will take more than one sclerotherapy session before the veins will collapse back into the leg.

Exactly how many sessions will be needed will depend, of course, on the severity of the veins. In order to get the process started, it is important that the prospective patient schedule a consultation. During the consultation, the dermatologist will assess the severity of the veins, and the patient will have the opportunity to ask additional questions.

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