Using Sclerotherapy For Varicose Veins
The most common treatment for both varicose and spider veins is sclerotherapy. Microsclerotherapy is actually used for spider veins, the only difference is just on a smaller scale for the tiny spider veins. Here is an overview to determine whether you should seek medical intervention for your varicose veins and suggestions on how to ease symptoms or appearance of more. Then a brief description of the sclerotherapy treatment.
How To Determine If You Should See a Doctor
If the following symptoms accompany the varicose vein, then you should seek medical advice. If it is red, tender, swollen or warm to the touch. In addition, if there is a rash or sores on the leg or ankle of the leg with the varicose vein, see a doctor. Also if you suspect poor circulation in your feet, going to a doctor should be a priority. Otherwise, follow the self care suggestions in the next paragraph.
How To Self Treat Mild Varicose Veins The following suggestions can be helpful in preventing new varicose and spider veins from appearing and can help ease symptoms from ones you already have. Make sure to wear sunscreen on your face to prevent spider veins on the nose or cheeks. Exercise your legs with walking, running or leg strength training. Exercising improves the leg strength, vein strength and circulation. Make sure to control your weight since extra weight puts extra pressure on the veins. Also, eating a diet low in salt to avoid swelling and high in fiber to avoid constipation will help. When resting or sitting, don't cross your legs and keep them elevated whenever possible. Try not to stand or sit for extended periods of time. If standing is required, shift your weight from leg to leg periodically. And if sitting is required, make sure to get up and take a walk every 30 minutes. Avoid tight clothing that is restrictive on the legs, waist or groin areas. Wear elastic support stockings. About Sclerotherapy For Varicose Veins Sclerotherapy is when a doctor injects a solution into the vein which basically makes the vein swell, seal shut and turn into scar tissue over a few weeks time. This makes the vein fade away and not used to transport blood anymore. The surrounding veins will take over the flow of blood that the affected vein once had. This is done right in the doctor's office and is usually very effective if done the right way. Although some veins need treated more than once. Possible side effects mostly involve the area of the injection sight. There can be stinging, cramps, raised patches of skin, small skin sores or bruises where the injection was made. These things will go away in a short time. If there are spots, brown lines or fine red blood vessels around the treated vein, they will also fade over time. The treated vein can become inflamed or get lumps of coagulated blood which can be drained. You can treat yourself with heating pads and pain relievers, and in some cases antibiotics.
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