Learn About The Various Varicose Vein Treatments Somerville

By Jeffrey Meyer


Veins carry blood from other parts of the body towards the heart. In the case where the veins become widened, twisted or bulged, varicose veins may arise. In most people this condition does not cause medical problems. This venous disease usually occur in the legs although it can occur in other areas. However, if the condition become a problem to your health and comfort, you can seek varicose vein treatments Somerville.

The veins normally have valves to keep blood in flow to the heart. In instances when there is damage of a valve, blood flows back and results in the buildup of pressure, particularly when standing. This buildup of pressure results in widening of veins and makes them not to shut appropriately. Varicose veins then develop once there is backward flow of blood in the veins.

In many people, this venous disease lack other symptoms except the noticeable appearance of the veins on the skin which can be embarrassing. Other than the cosmetic embarrassment of this condition, other symptoms are such as discomfort and heavy legs, and aching. The condition can become worse over time, although this is usually very slow. At the same time, the symptoms do not pose serious medical concern, but treatment is usually necessary when they become sufficiently troublesome.

As noted, this venous disease does not always pose a serious medical concern to most people, and might therefore not require treatment if it is not causing any discomfort. However, treatment would be necessary if the condition is causing discomfort. The treatment would ease the symptoms, treat complications like swelling, skin discoloration and leg ulcers. Still, treatment can as well be done for cosmetic reasons.

If you live in Somerville NJ, the doctor may recommend a six month self-care program that may involve compression stockings and regular exercises. Compression stockings are usually designed to squeeze the legs steadily in order to improve blood circulation. They are usually tighter at the ankle and become looser further up your leg. This helps in the upward flow of blood towards the heart. This treatment plan helps to relieve pain, swelling and discomfort.

Your doctor may also perform an endothermal ablation. This treatment can either be done using high frequency radio waves or lasers. If done using radio waves, it is known as radiofrequency ablation. During this treatment procedure, the walls of the varicose veins are heated using radio frequency energy. The veins are heated until the walls collapse and the vein is sealed shut.

If the endothermal ablation is not appropriate, sclerotherapy can be offered instead. In this treatment plan, a special foam is injected into the veins. This foam scars the blood vessels and seals them. For patient who had previously suffered from deep vein thrombosis, this treatment might not be suitable.

The doctor can perform a surgery if the above procedure of treatment is unsuitable for you. Surgeons in most cases make use of stripping and litigation technique in treating this condition. The procedure entails removal of the vein after tying it off. Blood naturally redirects to healthy veins when the veins are removed, or sealed.




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