Varicose Vein Treatment
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Historically, the only treatment for large varicose vein was to surgically remove or “strip” the vein from the body. Surgical stripping is done in an operating room under anesthesia and requires a considerable recovery period for the patient. More recently, varicose veins are treated through the use of laser therapy and/or a modified version of stripping known as ambulatory phlebectomy.
What are varicose veins?
Varicose veins are the large, “rope-like” veins that are often a quarter-inch in diameter. They can occur when veins do not properly return blood from the lower leg to the heart. When the valves inside the legs fail to work properly, blood leaks through and flows down the leg in the wrong direction, away from the heart. The blood overfills and distends the superficial veins under the skin, resulting in the bulging seen in varicose veins.
When varicose veins become severe, as in the photo on the right, the condition is referred to as chronic venous insufficiency. The photo to the right is the same leg after vascular laser therapy.
The most common cause of vein disease is heredity. Pregnancy, especially multiple pregnancies, is a contributing cause of vein disease. Other factors include age, obesity and jobs that require long periods of standing.
Stages of Varicose Veins
Varicose veins generally continue to grow in size over time and can result in substantial pain and complications if not treated. Chronic venous insufficiency can cause ulcerations which can be very difficult to treat.
Varicose Vein Symptoms
Aching Pain
Swelling
Easy Leg Fatigue
Leg Heaviness
Night Cramps
Discoloration of the Skin
Tired Legs
Protruding Veins
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