Venous Procedures
Varicose Veins
Minimally invasive outpatient procedures
What are Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are large, swollen veins that often appear on the legs and feet. They happen when the valves in the veins do not work properly, so the blood does not flow effectively.
In some cases veins may need treatment for health reasons, but mostly the treatments help with swelling, aching, and painful legs.
In severe cases, a varicose vein may rupture, or develop into varicose ulcers on the skin. These will require treatment.
Therapies
Sclerotherapy
A chemical is injected into small and medium-sized varicose veins, which scars and closes them. A few weeks later, they should fade. A vein may need to be injected more than once.
Vein Ablation
- Thermal
- Glue
- Mechanicochemical
Signs and Symptoms
Varicose veins may not cause any pain. Signs you may have varicose veins include:
- Veins that are dark purple or blue in color
- Veins that appear twisted and bulging; they are often like cords on your legs
When painful signs and symptoms occur, they may include:
- An achy or heavy feeling in your legs
- Burning, throbbing, muscle cramping and swelling in your lower legs
- Worsened pain after sitting or standing for a long time
- Itching around one or more of your veins
- Skin discoloration around a varicose vein
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