subject: Treatment For Varicose Veins [print this page] Varicose veins are not an uncommon problem, occurring in approximately 25% of women and 15% of men in the United States. Not everyone will seek a treatment for this issue, especially if the veins are small and there are no other accompanying symptoms. Varicose veins are caused by excessive pressure on the legs that causes blood to pool in a vein, causing the vein to twist out of shape. Women are more likely to have them because of the hormonal changes that occur during both pregnancy and menopause, which tend to cause varicose veins. Varicose veins sometimes first show up when a women becomes pregnant. During pregnancy the uterus grows and adds pressure inside the inferior vena cava which supplies blood circulation to the legs. The amount of blood in a pregnant woman's body is increased with her little bundle of joy so that adds to the work those veins have to do.
Here is a quick recap of some of the more advanced medical procedures for treating varicose veins. Sclerotherapy is the most popular method among the spider vein treatment doctors. It is a non-invasive advanced surgical procedure. The procedure is performed by injecting a solution of special formula into the skin in order to enlarge the veins further and to make it stick together and to stop the blood from flowing within. Good circulation is extremely important for our bodies and this includes our legs and feet. If we keep our blood flowing well it will make the puffy veins less noticeable than if we are sedentary. If we are dealing with varicose veins it is also recommended that we don't sit with our legs crossed which tends to cut off circulation but that we sit with our feet flat on the floor or propped up on a foot rest.
An effective treatment for varicose veins is through compression. There is no known cure for this condition, but wearing compression stockings is very helpful in alleviating symptoms, including soreness, swelling, and bulging, and improving blood flow in the legs. The benefits of using these types of socks are that they are cost-effective and are not an invasive method, like surgery. Sclerotherapy is a process that involves injecting the vein with an irritant solution. The solution causes irritation and inflammation within the lining of the vein which causes it to swell. As the internal lining of the treated vein swells, the blood becomes thickened and sluggish. These non surgical treatments costs may be covered by the insurance companies. You may need to check with your insurance companies if they will cover the costs of even such things as the compression stockings.
The technical name for this procedure is endovenous laser therapy. The laser used is very precise and delivers a very controlled dose of laser energy. The doctor will insert a very small thin laser fiber into your thigh. Even though your varicose vein shows up in your lower leg area the real cause of the problem is almost always a faulty valve in your upper leg. Exercising regularly is also a good idea, as it will help improve blood circulation. One simple exercise you can do regularly is walking or jogging. Alternating between hot and cold baths can help with the blood circulation. This is another one of the best natural remedies for varicose veins as damaged veins are normally associated with bad circulation. It is generally easy to do this treatment at home.
