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Grand Opening. Willow Tree Wellness Medical Centre.
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APS Vein Clinic can now treat you for varicose and spider vein Varicose Veins Varicoseveinsareabnormal, dilated or swollen blood vessels caused by a weakening in the vessel wall. Youcanoftenseethevaricose veins under the skin as blue or purple veins that are bulging or twisted and are sometimes surrounded by thin spider veins (groups of narrow blood vessels locatedclosetothesurfaceofthe skin). They most often appear on the legs and pelvic area. The primary disorder in varicose veins isrelatedtoaweakenedveinwall that stretches over time and results in damaged valves. The symptoms of varicose veins can range from itchy inflammation around the affected vein, to skin discoloration, swelling of the legs, muscle cramps, and ulcers among others. Causes A number of factors predispose a person to varicose and spider veins. These include ■ Heredity - the genes you have inherited from mum and dad ■ Occupations that involve sitting or standing for prolonged periods ■ Obesity ■ Hormonalinfluencesduring pregnancy and multiple pregnancies ■ The use of birth control pills ■ Post - menopausal hormonal replacement ■ A history of blood clots or previousDVT ■ A history of smoking Sclerotherapy Sclerotherapy is method of treatingvaricoseveinswhichinvolves small injections of a specifically made detergent into the veins, causing them to close up gradually. The procedure is simple, relatively inexpensive, and can be performed in an outpatient setting. Patients are able to drive themselves home after the procedure because no sedation is neededfortherelativelypainless procedure. Prominent veins frequently have to be injected morethanonce.Inanyonetreatment sessions many veins may be injected. Deeperandlargerveinsneed to be treated first, sometimes requiring ultrasound diagnosis. Complications are extremely rare but will be discussed during consultation and are outlined in the website. The Doctor DrAsvindra Naidu has been practicing in the field for around 15yearsandhasextensiveexperience in treating leg and facial veins. Veins of all shapes and sizes can be treated non-surgically with no need for hospitalisation and time taken off work. For a more thorough assessmentofhowyourvaricoseveins can be treated, please contact APS Vein Clinic.
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