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Generally, varicose veins affect approximately thirty-five percent of the adult population in the United States and affect how they carry on with their daily activities. Therefore you are encouraged to seek medical help to relieve pains and aches caused by the enlarged and twisted veins. That is why Tallahassee Vein & Face Clinic offers minimally invasive treatment options, including sclerotherapy, vein closure, and other varicose vein treatments.
What are varicose veins?
They are enlarged or bulged veins that usually develop as a result of venous insufficiency. It often occurs when one heart valve is not working, causing blood to flow in the wrong direction, leading to the formation of a pool in the blood vessel. The pooling of blood in the vein causes it to enlarge and twist. In most cases, the legs are areas where varicose veins are commonly found because the circulating blood has to fight the force of gravity for it to make its way back to the heart. Other causes of varicose veins are childbirth, deep vein thrombosis, obesity, family history, sedentary lifestyle, and pregnancy. At times, you might also develop varicose veins in your rectum, also known as hemorrhoids. Some of the factors that contribute to hemorrhoids include pregnancy, obesity, and straining during bowel movements.
When do you need treatment for varicose veins?
You can decide to go for a diagnostic evaluation for varicose veins if you are unhappy with the way the enlarged veins have altered the appearance of your leg. The health care team treats varicose veins that are causing symptoms and also evaluates the health of your veins. Some of the symptoms that you might experience include changes in skin color, pain, swelling, cramping, itching, or heaviness. If you have enlarged veins that have bulged out of the rectum, also known as hemorrhoids, the health care team creates a customized treatment plan for you.
How are varicose veins treated?
There exist various treatment options for varicose veins, but the one offered depends on your needs. The treatment options include:
- Sclerotherapy
It is a minimally invasive treatment involving an irritant injection to the damaged vein to make it collapse. Therefore, blood takes another route to your heart, where it passes through nearby healthy veins, thus improving circulation.
- Ambulatory phlebectomy
An ambulatory phlebectomy is an in-office procedure that involves making tiny incisions to gain access to the damaged portion of a vein. The care provider then inserts a hook through the small incision to cut off and pull out the damaged part of the vein other than removing the entire vein.
- Vein closure
The specialist offers both the fast closure and Venaseal vein closure systems to quickly treat varicose veins without visible scars or extended recovery time. Typically, vein closure treatment usually uses a medical adhesive to close the damaged veins. After this kind of treatment, you are encouraged to avoid taking part in strenuous activities for about two or more days and not do strenuous exercise for weeks or lift heavy objects. You are also encouraged to put on compression stockings to prevent the formation of additional varicose veins and also improve blood circulation in your legs.
Therefore, if you require treatment for your varicose veins, call or visit the practice today!
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