Dr Grant discusses Spider Veins on Ask the Doctor with Independent.ie

Doctor examining Spider Vein on leg, Beacon Hospital

Dr Jennifer Grant, Physician at Beacon HealthCheck, answers your questions on Independent.ie.

This week, Dr Grant was asked about spider or varicose veins. Dr Grant confirmed that spider veins are more common as we get older, and discussed treatment techniques. However, Dr Grant advises that treatment for spider veins is not needed unless they become painful, infected or cause skin changes.

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