Varicose veins Treatment

Varicose Veins Treatment & Diagnosis in C Scheme, Jaipur

Varicose veins occur when there is blood flow in the wrong direction. However, these are not considered to be dangerous. Pregnant women and people who are overweight are more susceptible to Varicose veins.

What are Varicose Veins?

Twisted and enlarged veins that are commonly seen in the lower legs are called Varicose veins. They are the result of veins that do not function properly. These are superficial veins that are caused by the increased blood pressure in the veins. They can be painful and have a red or bluish-purple colour. Spider veins are smaller than the varicose veins which are found under the skin. These are usually shaped like a spider web and are blue or red in colour.

What Are the Symptoms of Varicose Veins?

In the common cases of varicose veins, the following symptoms occur:

• Visible Veins
• Swelling
• Redness
• Pain around the swollen veins
• Soreness
• Rash
• Burning sensation in the legs
• Shiny skin discolouration
• Irregular white patches

In severe cases of varicose veins, ulcers can form when the veins bleed out.

What Are the Causes of Varicose Veins?

The blood moves in one-way valves towards the heart in the veins. When the valves weaken or rupture, blood gets collected in the veins resulting in enlarging or swelling of veins. The pressure on the veins may damage the walls of the veins. The other causes of varicose veins are:

• Ageing (generally over 50 years)
• Pregnancy
• Overweight
• Family history of varicose veins
• Standing for a long time
• Menopause

Deep vein thrombosis is developing blood clots in the deep veins. This is usually not associated with varicose veins as they later develop over the surface of the skin. However, in severe cases of varicose veins, blood clots are developed which results in Deep vein thrombosis. These blood clots can occur in any part of the body with symptoms like redness, swelling, or pain in the affected area.

When to See a Doctor at Apollo Spectra, Jaipur?

Mostly, varicose veins are not harmful. However, if the following happens, it is recommended to see a specialist in Jaipur:

• Severe pain
• Continuous pain
• Bleeding
• Rupturing of Ulcers

If varicose veins are left untreated, the blood gets leaked into the tissues of the leg. Sometimes a part of the blood clot gets separated and follows up to the lungs. This results in symptoms like shortness of breath, tight chest, coughing, or fainting. It might lead to death. It is highly recommended to seek medical attention in the early stages of the symptoms.

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How are Varicose Veins diagnosed?

Usually, the doctor does a physical exam. He checks whether there is swelling or visual presence of Blueish-purple or red veins on the legs or anywhere on the body.

To confirm the diagnosis, the following tests are performed:

• Ultrasound: To check the flow of blood
• Venograms: To ensure blood clots or blockage

How Can Varicose Veins Be treated?

When the varicose veins are benign, the following lifestyle changes can be made to treat them:

• Yoga/Exercise to increase blood flow
• Avoid standing for a long period.
• Follow a diet to lose weight
• Elevating legs while sleeping

Compression stockings or socks are used to decrease the pressure on the veins and the swelling. This ensures a steady flow of blood to the heart.

Other treatments include the following:

• Using light energy to block a vein
• Vein ligation: the doctor makes an incision in the skin and cuts the varicose veins.
• Sclerotherapy: Injecting liquid or chemical to trap off the larger veins
• Micro-sclerotherapy: Injecting liquid or chemical to trap off the smaller veins

Conclusion

Unless necessary lifestyle changes are made, the varicose veins can get worse over time. Preventing them or booking an appointment with the doctors at Apollo Spectra, Jaipur is advised. They usually do not cause any long-term medical condition.