the surgeon inserts a catheter into the varicose vein through a small puncture. The catheter is used to deliver radio frequency energy to the wall of the vein, which causes the vein to contract and seal itself shut.
Varicose veins can only be removed through surgery. However, there are non-surgical options to treat varicose veins, decreasing discomfort and/or deterioration. These options include weight loss, elevating the legs, and wearing compression stockings. See http://www.doctorveins.com/varicose-veins/treatment-nonsurgical.shtml
If you think you have varicose veins then you should start with your primary care physician. He or she can properly diagnose your condition and advise you of your next steps and who in your area is qualified to treat you.
Varicose veins, phlebitis, hemorrhoids, leg cramps, bruises, sports injuries.
Radio Frequency ablation is a medical procedure used to treat tumors. This is done in conjunctin with something like x-ray screening, CT scans, or ultrasounds.
Small varicose veins on the lip, inside the mouth require not treatment. If the individual finds them annoying or bites them or they are visible and cosmetically undesireable, electro-coagulation or laser ablation are effective. Robert H. Galloway OMFS
Prolotherapy using injections was derived from a treatment developed by H.I. Biegeleisen called sclerotherapy, used to treat varicose veins .
Endovenous laser therapy is used to to treat varicose veins, which are veins that have become engorged due to age or injury and are considered unsightly.
Arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome, cardiovascular disease, blood clots, effects of athletic injury or surgery, common cold, asthma and varicose veins.
There is no cure. Antiviral medications can shorten the outbreaks and reduce their frequency.
Aging, bruising, cancer, diabetes, fungal infection, heart disease, inflammation, Raynaud's syndrome, varicose veins, vision problems, wound healing.
Yes, there are noninvasive prcedures that are considered treatment, such as procedures to treat varicose veins. There are also treatments that are considered minimally invasive.
Sonotherapy