Treatment Duration
1 Hours
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Treatment Cost
₹ 40,000
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Causes of Varicose Veins:
Signs and Symptoms:
Sometimes, varicose veins can limit your activities. Your symptoms may get worse when you sit or are on your feet for long periods, and they may get better when you lie down or put your feet up.
Indications:
Initially, conservative management is advisable, like wearing compression socks or stockings, avoiding long sitting/standing hours, exercising regularly/losing weight to increase blood circulation, keeping legs elevated to increase the reverse flow of blood to the heart.
A doctor should be consulted if symptoms persist and worsen, such as,
What to expect if surgery is delayed
If untreated, varicose veins may cause severe complications like,
Varicose veins can be treated by:
1. Sclerotherapy: A liquid solution (sclerosant) or foam is injected directly into the vein, which will collapse the vein gradually. The sclerosant used is sodium tetradecyl sulphate which scars the vein, and it gradually disappears. No incision or anaesthesia is required. It is used for spider veins(tiny varicose veins on the surface of the skin). For large veins, the sclerosant is converted into foam and injected into the veins to cover a large surface area.
2. Surgical removal of the affected veins: Surgery is one of the most effective ways to relieve varicose vein symptoms. Anaesthesia is required for surgery, and in most cases, it is an outpatient procedure. Standard Surgical procedures are:
3. Minimal invasive techniques
The vein is sealed from inside instead of complete removal. A thin tube (catheter) is inserted and pushed along the vein, and thermal energy is used to seal the vein. Heat can be produced in two ways:
What to expect/plan before surgery
What to Expect During Surgery
Varicose vein stripping is a safe and low-risk surgical procedure. However, there are a few potential risks associated with surgeries:
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