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Having Varicos On Leg. Looking For Treatment

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Posted on Thu, 22 Nov 2012
Question: I am having Varicos on my right leg, I need to check with doctor for treatment.
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Answered by Dr. Saurabh Gupta (56 minutes later)
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.

Varicose veins are treated with lifestyle changes and medical treatments. These can:
Relieve symptoms
Prevent complications
Improve appearance

Your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes if your varicose veins don’t cause many symptoms. If symptoms are more severe, your doctor may recommend medical treatments. Some treatment options include:

Compression stockings- put helpful pressure on your veins.

Sclerotherapy- is the most common treatment for both spider veins and varicose veins. The doctor uses a needle to inject a liquid chemical into the vein. The chemical causes the vein walls to swell, stick together, and seal shut.

Surface laser treatments- In some cases, laser treatments can effectively treat spider veins and smaller varicose veins. This technique sends very strong bursts of light through the skin onto the vein.

Surgical options- Surgical ligation and stripping.
PIN stripping
Ambulatory phlebectomy.

So I suggest you discuss these treatment options with your doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any more concerns

Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.

Wishing you good health....
Regards.
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Having Varicos On Leg. Looking For Treatment

Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.

Varicose veins are treated with lifestyle changes and medical treatments. These can:
Relieve symptoms
Prevent complications
Improve appearance

Your doctor may recommend lifestyle changes if your varicose veins don’t cause many symptoms. If symptoms are more severe, your doctor may recommend medical treatments. Some treatment options include:

Compression stockings- put helpful pressure on your veins.

Sclerotherapy- is the most common treatment for both spider veins and varicose veins. The doctor uses a needle to inject a liquid chemical into the vein. The chemical causes the vein walls to swell, stick together, and seal shut.

Surface laser treatments- In some cases, laser treatments can effectively treat spider veins and smaller varicose veins. This technique sends very strong bursts of light through the skin onto the vein.

Surgical options- Surgical ligation and stripping.
PIN stripping
Ambulatory phlebectomy.

So I suggest you discuss these treatment options with your doctor.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if you have any more concerns

Please accept my answer in case you do not have further queries.

Wishing you good health....
Regards.