What is wrong with my bulging veins in my hands and feet? (Photo)

Question

I'm not sure why all of the pictures turned sideways.. How can I find someone to treat these veins? I have seen 2 vascular surgeons in the last month and had 2 different ultrasounds that came back normal and both dr's said they have no scientific explanation as to why my feet and hands throb so much and why the veins on my feet are tender to the touch and they both said I looked normal and should leave the veins alone. I'm in constant pain like my circulation is being cut off.

John Landi, MD · Answer

Usually the treatment of hand and foot veins is purely cosmetic.  Hand veins can be treated by laser, sclerotherapy or removal through mini incisions.  Foot veins are usually treated by sclerotherapy and removal through micro incisions. Both of these areas can have dilated veins which are usually related to genetic reasons more than anything else.  In older patients, thinning skin will lead to enlarged hand and foot veins.

Hratch Karamanoukian, MD, FACS · Answer

Tender veins in the hands is an uncommon presentation, especially if it is bilateral. Inflamed veins in a hand can be related to having had an IV and resultant phlebitis, also known as inflammation of the veins. Since your issues are in both hands and feet, it is related to volume loss in the hands with the aging process, making the veins more apparent under the skin. Foot veins and ankle veins can be treated with sclerotherapy or microphlebectomy. Either procedure is not covered by insurance.Hand veins can be treated similarly with sclerotherapy, microphlebectomy or they can be "hidden" with fillers.Dr Karamanoukian

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