How do you treat varicose vein?

Answer 1

There are a variety of ways varicose veins can be treated depending on the severity. If varicose veins are not causing serious problems, such as pain, blood clots, or skin disorders, then your doctor will tell you to make some lifestyle changes. Some of the changes that can help varicose veins are to avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time, do not cross your legs at the knee, try to keep legs elevated when sitting or sleeping, exercise to keep the blood moving, and avoid tight clothing and high heels. You can also try compression stockings. Compression stockings help keep the blood from pooling in the legs and also decreases swelling in the legs. There are a few medical procedures that are done to remove or close varicose veins. One procedure is Sclerotherapy. It uses a liquid chemical to close off the vein, and needs to be done every 4-6 weeks for several treatments. Laser Surgery can be used to treat smaller varicose veins, making the vein fade away. Endoscopic Vein Surgery is usually used in very severe cases, and is done by making a small cut in the skin near the varicose vein. A surgical device at the end of a camera is inserted then used to close off the vein.

Answer 2

Spider veins are considered a cosmetic problem, thus, there are invasive and non-invasive options available for treating this problem.

1. Non-invasive

• use of support hose
• flat shoes instead of high-heeled shoes
• weight management
• diet
• exercise
• Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT) - uses heat to cauterize (burn) and seal the vein. Patient feels a burning sensation on the area where laser was applied.

2. Invasive

Sclerotherapy - injection of either concentrated saline or detergent into the spider veins causing them to swell and then close. Soon, the veins will turn into scar tissues and will eventually disappear.

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