Suitable Varicose Vein Treatment Options

By Freida Michael


Proper circulatory system is necessary for a healthy life. It serves to distribute nutrients and oxygen among many more substances to all cells of the human body. A slight malfunction may cause adverse effects with far reaching consequences. For this reason, all diseases should be attended in a timely manner to enhance desirable quality of health. Varicose vein treatment is part of this precaution and should be addressed properly.

Different persons may seek medical care for varying reasons. More often, distressing symptoms and or complications of varicose veins is the primary driving force behind health seeking. In some other cases, individuals come complaining of undesired physical appearance created by venous distention. Whichever the case, it is necessary that all cases are addressed in time and effectively. In addressing this condition, physicians may adopt different available options as outlined below.

Endothermic ablation is one most commonly adopted form of mangement for this condition. It involves closing of all affected vessel structures. To achieve this form of care, radiofrequency ablation or laser treatment may be of great importance. An intense energy source delivered to the walls of a venous structure causes it to disintegrate and collapse. Sealing these structures promotes patient comfort.

Option two involves application of sclerotherapy. A chemical substance is directly injected into affected structures. This chemical is in the form of foam and causes scaring and eventual loss of function in target vessels. All persons who have a positive history of deep vein thrombosis must not undergo this procedure. It tends to cause recurrence of the same after procedure.

A third approach entails surgical incision. In such a case, a local or more often general anesthesia is adopted to control pain during such a procedure. Two terminal ends of troubling structure is identified, cut and tied to control l bleeding during the procedure. A sterile and flexible strip of wire is then inserted into target tissue. Once the wire is inserted, it is physical used to strip off malfunctioning veins. Minor complications as bruising are common. However, major complications as nerve damage are rare.

A more recent approach in treatment is phlebectomy. In this case, a source of illumination is needed so as to visualize underlying tissues for effective intervention. Once target tissues are identified, they are selectively digested and suctioned thereby eliminating them. This is followed by some prophylactic medication to prevent infection after the procedure. In a few days, one becomes fit and healthy without distressing signs and symptoms of venous disease.

One other basic care for this condition is the use of compression stalking. In this case, one wares a well fitting stalking designed for this purpose. It must be gentle enough to promote circulation and should be put on most of the times. It works by squeezing muscles and consequently blood through veins thereby avoiding stasis. Stasis may lead to additional more troubling health conditions.

In conclusion, it is worth noting that timely management of varicose veins is the most appropriate action needed to prevent undesired health complications. These complications are preventable and therefore should not be allowed to cause avoidable disability.




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