22 Sep How to Get Rid of Varicose Veins Permanently?
Varicose veins are swollen veins in the legs caused by weakened blood vessel walls and pooled blood. This condition can be discomforting for patients, prompting them to seek solutions to completely eliminate the problem. Therefore, they wonder: How can I get rid of varicose veins permanently?
Dr. Amir Malkawi, a vascular surgery consultant, provides an overview of modern available treatments that help in eliminating varicose veins and preventing their recurrence after treatment.
How to Get Rid of Varicose Veins Permanently?
Dr. Amir Malkawi’s clinic offers techniques to completely remove or significantly reduce varicose veins. These techniques include laser therapy, heat treatments, sclerotherapy, and surgery. Here is a detailed description of each:
Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins
Laser treatment is used for mild cases of varicose veins, where small blood vessels under the skin appear as a network. Through the following:
- Laser beams are directed at the affected area of varicose veins, causing the blood vessels to fade and disappear. In some cases where varicose veins are larger, the veins may turn black before completely disappearing within a period ranging from 1 to 3 months.
Sclerotherapy for Varicose Veins
Sclerotherapy is one of the most common treatments for varicose veins. and the principle of sclerotherapy is based on the following:
- The procedure involves injecting a chemical solution into the affected vein, which causes it to collapse or stick together.
- This stops blood flow through the vein, causing it to shrink and disappear.
- This method does not require anesthesia and allows for quick recovery, enabling patients to resume normal activities the next day.
Read more: How do I know if I have a symptoms of vascular problems?
Treatment of Varicose Veins with Heat
In this method, high-energy radiofrequency or laser beams are used to generate heat in the affected vein, leading to its closure. This contributes to eliminating varicose veins, although it may cause minor changes in skin color in the treated area.
Surgical Treatment of Varicose Veins
Some severe cases of varicose veins may require surgical intervention, especially when other treatment methods are not feasible. This involves either tying off veins to prevent blood flow in cases of deep veins or surgically removing affected veins in cases of superficial veins. Such treatments typically require longer recovery periods, and Dr. Amir Malkawi advises this approach only when other methods have failed in treating varicose veins.
The aforementioned treatments help in curing current varicose veins but do not guarantee the prevention of their recurrence in the future. However, by following preventive measures, the chances of varicose veins recurring can be significantly reduced.
Home Measures to Prevent the Recurrence of Varicose Veins
Dr. Amir Malkawi recommends several home measures to prevent the worsening or recurrence of varicose veins after treatment. These include:
- Regular exercise.
- Wearing appropriate footwear.
- Losing excess weight.
- Reducing daily salt intake.
- Avoiding tight clothing.
- Elevating the legs several times a day to help prevent fluid and blood pooling in the legs.
- Avoiding prolonged sitting or standing and attempting to change sitting positions regularly.
- Abstaining from smoking due to its role in weakening blood vessels.
- Wearing compression stockings after consulting with a doctor, which apply pressure to specific areas of the leg to improve blood flow, thereby reducing swelling of leg veins and associated symptoms.
References:
[1] – https://www.verywellhealth.com/varicose-spider-veins-3521190
[2] – https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/varicose-veins/treatment/
[3] – https://www.verywellhealth.com/varicose-veins-treatment-7372402
[4] – https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/varicose-veins
[5]-https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/varicose-veins/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20350649
[6] – https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/4722-varicose-veins
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