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Suggest Treatment For Varicose Veins

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Posted on Fri, 25 Jul 2014
Question: I have varicose veins
What is cure for it?
I am 34 yrs of age..
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Answered by Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
options for treatment.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query.
There are many options for management of varicose veins depending on symptoms, signs,to prevent complications, for cosmetic reasons etc.
These won't prevent further occurrence of varicosities.
Most important is life style changes:
like not standing or sitting for long hours,keeping leg above heart level or elevated.
Physical exercises to improve muscle tone of legs.
Avoid obesity.
Wearing compression stockings.

Medical procedures: Removal or close the varicose veins:
Scelerotherapy.
LASER.
Stripping and ligation.
Endovenous ablation therapy.
Phlebectomy

Your doctor will use one or more procedures based on symptoms and signs after discussion with you.
You can get back if you need any clarification.
Thank you
Dr Bharatesh
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Dr. Bharatesh Devendra Basti

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Suggest Treatment For Varicose Veins

Brief Answer: options for treatment. Detailed Answer: Hi Thank you for query. I am Dr Bharatesh D Basti answering your query. There are many options for management of varicose veins depending on symptoms, signs,to prevent complications, for cosmetic reasons etc. These won't prevent further occurrence of varicosities. Most important is life style changes: like not standing or sitting for long hours,keeping leg above heart level or elevated. Physical exercises to improve muscle tone of legs. Avoid obesity. Wearing compression stockings. Medical procedures: Removal or close the varicose veins: Scelerotherapy. LASER. Stripping and ligation. Endovenous ablation therapy. Phlebectomy Your doctor will use one or more procedures based on symptoms and signs after discussion with you. You can get back if you need any clarification. Thank you Dr Bharatesh