“Will compression socks help spider veins?”

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In most cases, Spider veins are the tip of iceberg of something bigger insider like venous insufficiency in larger veins. Compression stockings help with both tgese

Compression socks usually do not resolve any abnormal veins you already have (spider veins, varicose veins) but can reduce symptoms and reduce progression/ development of new veins.

Compression socks are main stay of treatment of varicose veins and spider veins- they will not make the veins go away but can prevent the veins from getting worse and control the symptoms of achy feelings and swelling -this should be reviewed with your doctor as are various options

About 20% of patients who see spider veins on their legs have an underlying venous disease as their cause. Compression socks may be helpful for such patients as gradient compression can alleviate the swelling, heaviness, achiness, and fatigue of underlying superficial venous reflux disease. If you haven't seen a vein specialist to have an ultrasound, you may want to book an appointment with one. For patients without underlying venous disease, compression socks are not "helpful". There are treatments for spider veins including injection sclerotherapy and laser. Again your local vein specialist will advise you on the best treatment for yours.