Are my spider veins dangerous?
Thread veins do not usually pose any major health problems. However they may cause aching and discomfort. In rare cases they may be a result of serious liver or other intra-abdominal problems. Your doctor will be able to exclude these causes when you book an appointment.
Most people with thread veins find them unsightly and embarrassing. Attempts to conceal them with clothing or cosmetic agents are often disappointing. Today a simple treatment called sclerotherpy is successfully being used to correct unwanted thread veins of the legs.