Varicose veins can be treated through a variety of methods, depending on the severity of the condition and the symptoms experienced. Common treatments include lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise, weight management, and elevating the legs to improve circulation.
Compression stockings are often recommended to help reduce swelling and discomfort by applying gentle pressure to the legs. For more severe cases, medical procedures may be necessary. These include sclerotherapy, where a solution is injected into the veins to close them, and endovenous laser treatment (EVLT), which uses laser energy to seal off the affected veins. Another option is radiofrequency ablation (RFA), a procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to heat and close varicose veins.
VenaSeal is a newer treatment that involves using a medical adhesive to close the veins. In some cases, surgical procedures like vein stripping or phlebectomy may be recommended, though these are less common today.
Varicose veins can be treated through a variety of methods, depending on the severity of the condition and the symptoms experienced. Common treatments include lifestyle changes, such as regular exercise, weight management, and elevating the legs to improve circulation.
Compression stockings are often recommended to help reduce swelling and discomfort by applying gentle pressure to the legs. For more severe cases, medical procedures may be necessary. These include sclerotherapy, where a solution is injected into the veins to close them, and endovenous laser treatment (EVLT), which uses laser energy to seal off the affected veins. Another option is radiofrequency ablation (RFA), a procedure that uses radiofrequency energy to heat and close varicose veins.
VenaSeal is a newer treatment that involves using a medical adhesive to close the veins. In some cases, surgical procedures like vein stripping or phlebectomy may be recommended, though these are less common today.
