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Sclerotherapy - Varicose - Veins - Surgery In India

Sclerotherapy is a treatment that involves injecting a solution into unwanted varicose or spider veins. These veins may appear on the legs or may be hidden under the skin and fat. The unwanted blood vessels are red or bluish in colour and are a common problem..

Causes of varicose and spider veins

The cause of varicose and spider veins is not known. However, in many cases, they run in families. Women seem to develop this problem more often than men. Changes in oestrogen levels in the blood may have a role in the development of varicose veins...

Other factors that may contribute include : -

* Standing or sitting for long periods
* Being immobile for long periods (for example, being confined to bed)
* Lack of exercise
* Obesity...

How sclerotherapy works

The solution,which is injected into the vein, is called a sclerosant. It causes the vein to close by irritating the blood vessel so that it swells and sticks together. This process causes the veins to fade and eventually they can no longer be seen. Some vessels will have vanished by the time the support stockings are removed...

Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy

Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy (UGS) uses ultrasound to locate the underlying leaking veins and aims to seal off the leakage points. The leakage could come from small 'perforating veins' that are usually below the knees, or main valves behind the knees or in the groin...

UGS is best for people with : -

* Very large varicose veins
* Leg ulcers
* Skin conditions (such as pigmentation or eczema)...

Vain and the procedure

The injection uses a fine needle that causes a barely noticeable pinprick feeling. Some people experience a slight to moderate burning feeling immediately after the injection, but this disappears after a few seconds. ..

Possible side effects

Possible side effects of sclerotherapy include : -

* Bruising : - usually at the site of the injection. This will disappear in a few weeks.

* Brown lines or spots : - these may appear on the skin at the site of the injected blood vessels. This can occur when blood escapes from the treated vein into the skin. ...

Possible causes of inflammation

Inflammation (phlebitis) and blood clots can be caused if : -

* No compression has been applied.
* The applied compression has not been enough.
* You are on the contraceptive pill or hormone replacement therapy.
* There is an underlying tendency to clotting. ..

Minimising the risk of varicose and spider veins

The following suggestions may help to prevent varicose and spider veins : -

* Wear support stockings.
* Maintain good weight control.
* Get regular exercise. ..

Things to remember

* Sclerotherapy is the injection of a solution into varicose or spider veins
* Most people can expect an improvement in the appearance of treated veins.
* Side effects of sclerotherapy may include bruising, swelling or brown lines or spots...