Varicose veins are enlarged veins found close to the surface of the skin. They form as a result of poorly functioning valves and can be painful and twisted. Occurring mostly in the legs they are found more often in people whose work involves standing for long periods, and are more common in females than males. Varicose Veins can also appear in pregnancy.

Treatment Options

Sclerotherapy
The modern way of treating this problem is with sclerotherapy – which is done with an injection of chemical solution. This closes the troublesome vein, whilst at the same time forcing the stronger veins to undertake the work of circulating the blood flow. Afterwards you will need to keep your legs bandaged and to walk at least three miles a day for some weeks.

Surgery
In more severe cases and when both legs are affected, surgical removal may be recommended. This is routinely performed under a general anaesthetic as a day patient.

The operation takes approximately one or two hours subject to the severity and whether one or two legs are to be treated. This operation is ligation and stripping. The vein is tied off to stop the flowing of the blood. It is then cut or tied off or removed.

Removing troublesome or unsightly veins is a generally safe method and the after effects are probably without discomforts. Bandages or stockings should be worn, and the surgeon will advise on further matters at the time as each person varies. The patient will be advised to avoid excess standing and to support the legs when resting.

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