Suitable Varicose Vein Treatment Options

By Freida Michael


One ital system in humans is circulatory system. It aids in absorption and distribution or redistribution of substances in the body. This system must work efficiently so as to sustain quality and desired life. If for any reason the system malfunctions then life quality is compromised. Timely treatment is therefore necessary so as to avoid complications. One such timely intervention includes varicose vein treatment.

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.

Option two involves application of sclerotherapy. A chemical substance is directly injected into affected structures. This chemical is in the form of foam and causes scaring and eventual loss of function in target vessels. All persons who have a positive history of deep vein thrombosis must not undergo this procedure. It tends to cause recurrence of the same after procedure.

A third option involves surgery. A surgical procedure may always be necessary in cases where above options are not suitable. It is done under general anesthesia. This procedure entails ligation and stripping off parts of vein affected. Two minor incisions are carried out at the ends of identified venous structure; a thin flexible sterile piece of wire is then passed through the identified structure to aid in stripping it off. Minor complications as bruising are common but major complications like nerve injury are rare.

Phlebectomy is a fourth option available to contain this situation. It is a new way of managing varicose veins. A small incision is performed under local anesthesia to allow illumination of underlying structures. Illumination allows a physician to identify underlying target structures. Identified structures are then suctioned and digested thereby illuminating troubling structures.

Another recommended management for this condition is the use of compression stockings. These stockings are specially designed to compress or squeeze calf muscles and surrounding structures. This way, blood flow back to heart is promoted so as to avoid blood stasis and its related distress.

It is better to seek early quality care before complications set in. This may be possible if one adopts the attitude of health seeking behavior. Let us all strive for better health by visiting health professionals in health facilities.




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