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Appropriate Varicose Vein Treatment Options

By Freida Michael


Blood vessels are vital components of circulatory systems in all humans. Any malfunction may have a far reaching effect and must therefore be addressed in time and effectively. Some diseases affecting these vessels are acute while others are chronic. Whichever the case, all require adequate care as a way of preserving quality and healthy living. For this reason, let us consider varicose vein treatment as part of venous care for quality life.

There are a number of reasons that drive individuals to seek care. These can broadly be classified as medical and cosmetic concerns. Individuals who are driven by medical concerns seek to ease symptoms associated with this condition. In addition, they may be troubled by complications arising from the primary disease. Cosmetic concerns revolve around physical appearance and the perception of not being pleasant to others. It calls for plastic surgery.

Endothermic ablation is one of the many treatment options. In this treatment approach, the primary goal is to close affected vessels and rest them from their functions. Once occluded, a vessel no longer causes any threat to health. In addition, the cosmetic concern is equally addressed as affected structures atrophies and disappears. There are two options that may be adopted to achieve this objective. One is radiofrequency ablation and the second is laser approach. In either case, high energy is released into affected structures causing disintegration and collapse.

Sclerotherapy is a second option adopted in treating this health condition. In this option, foam is injected into veins and this leads to scaring. Scared veins lose their integrity and collapse. They are consequently closed and rendered nonfunctional. All the same, not all clients can utilize this option. Individuals with positive history of deep vein thrombosis never undergo this procedure. Such a procedure is ultrasound guided and is done under local anesthesia.

In case one is not suitable for the above two options, surgical intervention may be the next available care option. In this procedure, an incision is made at terminal ends of identified structures; a thin flexible sterile metal wire is then inserted into the vessels to aid in stripping it off. A local or general anesthesia may be used depending on the extent of structures involved. After undergoing this minor surgery, one may experience some minor complications as bruising. Major complications as deep vein thrombosis may also occur but are very rare.

Another option is transilluminated powered phlebectomy. It is a relatively new way of managing varicose veins. An illumination source is used as a guide to identify target structures which are then removed. A suction device is used to accomplish this goal. During the procedure, ether a local or general anesthesia is used. The choice is guided by assessment and preference of a physician.

Other modalities of care may be carried out at places of residence. These interventions do not require hospitalization as the guidelines and procedures involved are simple and easy to carry out. One of these other options is use of stalking. Compression stalking is designed to squeeze muscles and hence blood gently promoting circulation. It assists in preventing stasis of blood.

Early and timely care is essential. All persons should seek care before it is too late and too expensive to control an underlying health condition.




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