The enlarged superficial veins of the upper and lower extremities are not the same. In the legs, they are called varicose veins and are only a symptom of a condition called saphenous insufficiency. On the arms, enlarged veins are almost never of varicose type and can be caused by a wide range of prior or ongoing medical conditions. Depending on the type of underlying disease responsible for vein dilation, in some cases, they can and even must be treated, while in other cases, they should not even be touched. You need a competent evaluation, often with multiple tests and studies, to determine what exactly you have and how, if at all, it can be approached. Hope it helps!

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Veins in the arms are rarely varicose, they are just prominent. That said, they can be treated with sclerotherapy or microphlebectomy.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

If you truly have a varicose vein in your arm, sclerotherapy is the preferred method of treatment.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Enlarged veins in the arm are usually normal and don't need treatment.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Varicose veins found in the arm can be removed through microincisions or treated by sclerotherapy. Prior to doing this, an evaluation of the cause of the swollen arm vein should be done. See a board-certified vein specialist.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

You should be evaluated by an experienced vascular surgeon to determine why this vein is present and to rule out any underlying issues. This is considered a cosmetic procedure, and they can either be injected or removed through tiny punctures. We vary this according to the size of the vessel.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Assuming there is no deep vein clot proximally involving the axillary or subclavian veins contributing to the development of varicose veins in the upper extremity, these can be treated with sclerotherapy or microphlebectomy or a combination of both.

Published on Jul 11, 2012