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<\/p>\nVaricose veins are enlarged, swollen veins often seen on the legs and around the feet of people affected by them. It is caused by faulty valves in the lower extremities that allow the blood to pool making the veins swell and bulge. This condition affects an estimated 23% of adults in the US.<\/p>\n
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The swelling in the veins can be painful and make the legs ache or otherwise experience discomfort. As a result, many with varicose veins opt for treatment to relieve the pain and swelling through lifestyle changes and sometimes surgical procedures are needed. In some cases, a varicose vein can rupture and require immediate treatment.<\/p>\n
If the varicose veins are mild and only cause slight discomfort they can often be treated with lifestyle changes and the use of compression stockings.<\/p>\n
Often the first line of treatment for varicose veins is making changes in the patient\u2019s lifestyle. Changes in diet, losing weight, and mild exercise reduce the amount of pain and swelling in the lower legs.<\/p>\n
When lifestyle changes are not enough, your doctor may suggest a surgical procedure to remove or close off the vein causing the trouble. This can be one or several procedures meant to eliminate the problem and keep it from recurring.<\/p>\n
It is often necessary to remove the faulty vein or close them off so they don\u2019t cause further problems. This may be concerning to the patient, but the blood can easily reroute itself through nearby healthy veins without any issues.<\/p>\n
This treatment involves applying heat from a laser to a vein causing it to close off and be absorbed by the body. This is often recommended for small veins that require no further intervention. This is a popular treatment method for tiny veins.<\/p>\n
This treatment method is often used for treating spider veins. It involves injecting a chemical into the small veins with a very fine, thin needle. The chemical reaction inside the vein creates scarring that closes it off permanently. There is a variation of this for larger veins using the same procedure but with a larger amount of chemical solution and a larger gauge needle.<\/p>\n
This is a procedure that is slightly more invasive and used only for the most severe cases. This procedure involves cutting and tying the vein, closing it off and then removing it completely. Since it is more along the lines of traditional surgery, you will be given anesthesia medication so you sleep during the procedure. Recovery time is roughly 1 to 4 weeks and side effects can include pain, swelling, blood clots, and infection. These are mostly rare but they do happen so it is important to note.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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