Varicose veins are the unsightly veins that have become enlarged and twisted Symptoms of Varicose veins
Weakness and pain in the inflated part Noticeable bulging veins Swollen ankles, heel spur Skin irritation around the affected area
Severe symptoms include
Continuous, mild calf pain while standing for long Skin ulcer Dry scales with comparatively thin skin Hard Ankles
Are there any complications of varicose veins? Yes; complications may develop in a small number of cases.
Complications are due to the higher pressure in the varicose vein and the visible size of the varicose veins is not related to the complications whatsoever. Possible complications include
• Inflammation of the vein • Swelling of the foot or lower leg • Skin changes over the prominent veins • Rarely, varicose veins may bleed
Who develops varicose veins? 3 in 100 adults develop varicose veins at some time in their lives. Varicose vein may occur for no apparent reason however the chances of developing vein disease may increase with – Pregnancy: Varicose veins tend to appear, or become worse, during pregnancy Age: These are most common in old age Obesity: being overweight increases the chance of developing varicose veins Often certain type of underlying disease may also cause varicose veins A previous blood clot in leg vein Injury in a deep leg vein. Tumor in the lower part of the tummy
Do you need varicose vein treatment? If complications develop, if skin color changes or leg swelling develop over the prominent veins you may need to talk to a qualified doctor for varicose vein treatment. The goals of treatment are pretty much focused Relieving symptoms Preventing complications Improving appearance
Vein Ablation Treatment is Non-invasive Varicose treatment is done by applying laser or radiofrequency ablation therapy. The treatment is done as an outpatient basis and under local anesthesia.
Vein ablation treatment is minimally invasive. After the vein is numbed, by means of ultrasound guidance a thin fiber is inserted into your vein and thereafter thermal energy is delivered through the fiber. Once the veins with the leaking valves are closed, a patient’s varicose vein will contract and shrink in appearance. Varicose vein treatment procedure takes about an hour and it relieves you of the painful symptoms immediately
Our Vein Ablation for Varicose Vein and Leg Ulceration Treatment is safe and non invasive All treatments are done in our California office using advanced equipment and the services of an experienced ultrasound specialist.