VARICOSE VEIN COMPLICATIONS AND VEIN TREATMENT
Vein insufficiency is a condition that occurs when the blood cannot flow properly through veins and causes it to pool in the legs. Veins are blood vessels that carry deoxygenated blood towards the heart. Most veins carry deoxygenated blood except the pulmonary and umbilical veins.
Vein specialists or vascular surgeons are the experts that deal with different kinds of vein complications. You may see a dermatologist but the vein specialists are trained and certified in diagnosis and treatments for veins.
The vascular surgeon manages conditions of blood vessels and treats the issue like varicose veins and spider veins. To diagnose vein issues, your vein specialist will do a physical examination and scanning to determine the severity of the issue.
Varicose veins and spider vein disease are a serious medical condition that affects millions of men and women. These are unsightly and occur when the blood pools in the legs and is not able to move towards the heart. The condition develops when the vessels wall becomes weak and causes abnormal blood flow.
Spider Vein Symptoms:
• Heaviness in the legs
• Muscle cramping
• Inflammation in the legs
• Pain after long-standing work
• Itching around veins
• Skin discoloration such as greenish-blue for varicose veins and reddish for spider veins
Varicose and spider veins seem like a cosmetic issue. Spider veins are usually harmless but in severe cases may cause a burning sensation, pain, and itching. If you have symptoms, there are two main therapies that can be performed to remove spider veins;
Sclerotherapy: is a procedure in which the doctor injects a foam solution and closes those veins which are unhealthy and dead. The process helps reroute the blood through healthy veins. Sclerotherapy doesn’t require anaesthesia and can be done in the vein clinic.
Laser Therapy: It uses intense UV light to cause damage to the unhealthy veins by projecting heat. Laser therapy is effective for smaller veins but may cause skin discoloration.
Wearing compression stockings before and after the treatment is recommended.
Any activity that puts pressure on the veins can be a cause of venous insufficiency. Hence, vein care is important.
How do you ensure vein care? Vein care involves at-home care and medical vein treatment. Self-care to prevent vein issues is equally important and for this, you simply need to look after a few lifestyle habits.
• Regular exercise plays an important role in maintaining vein health and overall well-being.
• Dietary changes are significant if you need to live a healthy and disease-free life.
• Wear non-restrictive clothing; do not wear too tight clothes that snag blood flow.
• Keep the legs elevated while sleeping.
• If you have a long-standing job, it is important that you must take small breaks for a walk every 50-60 minutes.
• Eat more flavonoids rich food.
Physical activity and consuming nutritious food are a very important step in treating venous insufficiency.
Vein treatment Clinic is a leading vein center for treatment of venous insufficiency including varicose and spider veins. Our vein center sources the best vein specialists from around the globe. If you are dealing with any vein complications, book a consultation today.