But if bulging varicose veins are causing you pain, look into a simple procedure called sclerotherapy, which is covered by many health-insurance plans. (I know, because I just had it done!) The procedure is relatively painless and very effective. First, the doctor injects a saline solution into the varicose vein, then the vein collapses and shrivels up. Ask your family doctor about it. He or she can refer you to a specialist. More from Prevention: An Olympian Opens Up About Her Varicose Veins
