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Varicose Vein Removal In India
Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and tortuous. The term commonly refers to the veins on the leg, although varicose veins can occur elsewhere. Many patients who suffer with varicose veins seek out the assistance of physicians who specialize in vein care. These physicians are called Phlebologists.
Causes
Varicose veins are extremely common occurring in over 30% of the population. They can be inherited. Pregnancy and obesity are also important causes. They are more common in females than in male ...
Symptoms
* Aching, heavy legs (often worse at night and after exercise).
* Appearance of spider veins (telangiectasia) in the affected leg.
* Ankle swelling.
* A brownish-blue shiny skin discoloration near the affected veins.
* Redness, dryness, and itchiness of areas of skin - termed stasis dermatitis or venous eczema, because of waste products building up in the leg...
Prevention of Varicose Veins
Strategies for the prevention of varicose veins include a program of exercise, healthy eating, and weight management. Daily exercise such as walking, jogging, swimming, or cycling keeps the pumps in the calf muscle working and promotes circulation. Good circulation is key to keeping blood from collecting in the veins...
Treatment
Compression Stockings : -
For more severe varicose veins, your physician may prescribe compression stockings. Compression stockings are elastic stockings that squeeze your veins and stop excess blood from flowing backward. In this way..
Sclerotherapy : -
During sclerotherapy, your physician injects a chemical into your varicose veins. The chemical irritates and scars your veins from the inside out so your abnormal veins can then no longer fill with blood. Blood that would normally return to the heart through these veins returns to the heart through other veins. Your body will eventually absorb the veins that received the injection. ...
Ablation : -
Ablation uses a thin, flexible tube called a catheter inserted into a varicose vein. Tiny electrodes at the tip of the catheter heat the walls of your varicose vein and destroy the vein tissue. As with chemical sclerotherapy, your varicose vein is then no longer able to carry blood, and it is eventually absorbed by your body...
Laser Treatment : -
Laser treatment is another way to treat varicose veins. Your physician inserts a tiny fiber into a varicose vein through a catheter. The fiber sends out laser energy that kills the diseased portion of your varicose vein. The vein closes and your body eventually absorbs it.
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Complications
This is when problems occur during or after the operation. Most people are not affected. The main possible complications of any surgery include an unexpected reaction to the anaesthesia, excessive bleeding during or soon after surgery, or infection...
Some of the complications specific to varicose vein surgery are listed here : -
* After surgery, it's possible to develop a blood clot (DVT) in the deep veins in the leg. In most cases this is treatable, but it can be a life-threatening condition. Compression stockings and blood-thinning injections may be used to help prevent DVT.
* Damage to the nerves in the skin, resulting in small numb patches on your legs. The feeling usually returns but may take a few weeks or months. ..
Side Effects
Possible side effects from this surgery may include the following : -
* There is a risk of heart and breathing problems from the general anesthesia.
* Bleeding and congestion of blood can be a problem; however, the collected blood usually settles on its own and does not require any further treatment.
* Wound infection, inflammation, swelling, and redness.
* Permanent scars. ...
Result
* Q. How long can I expect results to last ?
Sclerotherapy will permanently erase noticeable varicose and spider veins. However, no treatment will prevent new veins from emerging in the future. Most patients are very pleased with the results of sclerotherapy. Your skin will appear younger, clearer and healthier. Speak with your plastic surgeon about the benefits of sclerotherapy and varicose and spider vein treatment today. ...
* Q What causes varicose veins ?
Varicose veins occur when the one way valves in the veins in the leg fail allowing blood under pressure to flow the wrong way. The veins are not designed to cope with this increased pressure so they enlarge and become prominent and more visible...
* Q How does the Doppler Scanner work ?
The Doppler machine emits high frequency ultrasound waves which bounce off the blood corpuscles and the reflected sound frequency depends on the direction of blood flow enabling incompetent veins to be identified with ease. This prevents misdiagnosis and ensures veins are treated in the correct way. ....