Venous disease affects greater than half the U.S. adult population. Those who suffer from varicose veins know it is more than “just” a cosmetic problem. Varicose veins can cause significant leg pain or swelling that can impact your lifestyle or predispose you to the development of travel-related blood clots.

Dr. Saundra Spruiell, Diplomat of the American Board of Venous & Lymphatic Medicine at the Center for Venous & Lymphatic Medicine with Greenville Health System, discusses treatment options available for those painful, unsightly varicose veins.