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Visible superficial vein on right shin when standing or sitting. it's not twisted and doesn't look like varicose vein. does it require treatment?
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Reticular vein.: This sounds like a blue or reticular vein which is larger than a spider vein but not as large as a varicose vein. There is no treatment necessary for this unless you want to remove it because of cosmetic reasons. If you want to eradicate it, then sclerotherapy would be the treatment of choice.
Answered 7/28/2014
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Normal: A painless bulging vein that does not cause you any cosmetic issues can be left alone.
Answered 7/28/2014
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