19 Aug Cost of Varicose Vein Treatment
Varicose veins are a vascular condition caused by weakened veins and malfunctioning valves that normally prevent blood from flowing backward towards the heart. This leads to pooling of blood in weak veins in the feet, causing them to bulge visibly under the skin and resulting in discomfort and an undesirable appearance. Dr. Amir Malkawi, a vascular surgery consultant, explains the types of treatments for varicose veins and the cost involved in the following article.
General Cost of Varicose Vein Treatment
Dr. Amir Malkawi indicates that estimating the cost of varicose vein treatment depends on several factors, including:
- Area affected by varicose veins.
- Extent of varicose veins.
- Severity of varicose veins and related symptoms.
- Whether treatment involves one leg or both legs.
- Type of equipment and technology used.
- Patient’s tolerance of the chosen technology or treatment.
- General health condition.
- Side effects or consequences that may result from the treatment.
- Number of sessions required for treatment.
- Efficiency and skill of the doctor.
- Healthcare facility where treatment will be provided (public hospital, private clinic, etc.).
- Availability of insurance covering treatment costs.
Therefore, the exact cost of treatment cannot be determined accurately until the condition is examined, its details reviewed, and the aforementioned factors considered.
Cost of Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins
Laser treatment for varicose veins can be performed externally or through catheter-based procedures, and in both cases, the cost tends to be somewhat higher compared to other treatment methods.
Laser therapy works by destroying the affected veins through the absorption of high thermal energy directed at them, gradually causing them to disappear.
The cost of sclerotherapy for varicose veins
Sclerotherapy for varicose veins is one of the common treatment methods with relatively lower costs compared to laser treatment. The principle of sclerotherapy involves the following steps:
- The doctor injects the affected veins with a substance that irritates the walls of the vein.
- This injection causes the veins to stick together and eventually become blocked.
- As a result, the injected veins become hardened and eventually disappear, resolving the varicose veins in the legs.
Cost of treatment for varicose veins by ligation
It is considered more expensive compared to laser treatment, and the principle of this type of treatment involves the following:
- Performing a small surgical incision through the skin.
- Ligating the main vein responsible for supplying the affected smaller veins in the leg.
- This leads to cessation of blood flow to these veins, causing the varicose veins to disappear.
- Subsequently, the doctor may perform vein removal surgery for the affected veins.
Cost of treatment for varicose veins with compression stockings
Compression stockings are considered a low-cost treatment method, but they primarily assist rather than serve as a primary treatment to eliminate varicose veins. These specially manufactured stockings help apply pressure to the veins, preventing blood pooling and aiding blood flow towards the heart.
Cost of treatment for varicose veins with medications or supplements
Diosmiplex is the only drug or supplement approved for treating venous insufficiency that causes varicose veins. The drug contains extracts from orange peel and has shown good results in eliminating varicose veins. However, because the drug is new and there are no alternatives available yet, the treatment cost is high.
Cost of treatment for varicose veins with home remedies
There are several home remedies that help alleviate varicose vein symptoms without significant cost, including:
- Maintaining physical activity and regularly exercising.
- Limiting salt intake.
- Maintaining ideal weight and losing excess weight.
- Choosing appropriate footwear to help leg muscles push blood from the veins.
- Avoiding tight clothing.
- Avoiding prolonged standing or sitting.
- Elevating the legs several times throughout the day.
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