dimanche 2 août 2015

Methods Of Varicose Vein Treatment Dayton Oh

By Phyllis Schroeder


It is not all the time that varicose veins will require to be treated. If there is no discomfort from the condition, then one is able to stay without being treated. Several instances will however require one to undergo some form of treatment. For instance, you will have to be treated if the condition is causing some pain. There are also cases in which the condition is causing complications such as skin discoloration, leg ulcers and swellings. In consideration of varicose vein treatment Dayton oh residents may also be treated for cosmetic purposes.

If one is supposed to undergo treatment, one may be required to undergo almost six months of self care. There are various modes of handling the condition. Compression stockings are one of the most used methods. Their design is such that they squeeze legs steadily so that circulation is improved. They are always tightest at the ankles and get loose gradually further up the legs. Blood flow to the heart is improved.

Compression stockings will help in the relief of pain, swelling and discomfort in the legs. It is however not clear whether the stockings will help in prevention of the varicose veins from worsening. It is also not clear if they prevent new infections. There are different sizes of stockings that can be bought from pharmacies or from the manufacturers. There are those who are supposed to wear the stockings for their entire life. These are those with deep venous incompetence.

The other method is known as radio-frequency ablation which involves heating walls of the varicose veins using radiofrequency energy. It is possible to access the veins through small cuts made below or above the knee. After this, a catheter is guided into the veins using an ultrasound scan. A probe is inserted into the catheter which sends out radio-frequency.

This will heat the veins until the walls collapse and therefore closes and seals it. After sealing the veins shut, the blood will naturally get redirected to any of the healthy veins. This procedure is carried out under local anesthesia. There may be short-term side effects like needles and pins. You may still have to wear compression stockings for up to one week after the procedure.

Just like in radio-frequency ablation, endovenous laser treatments involve insertion of a catheter into the right position of the veins using ultrasound scan. This followed by passing a tiny laser through the catheter, then positioned at the top of the vein. Lasers divert short bursts of energy which then heat up veins before sealing them. This procedure is also carried out under local anesthesia.

In the event that all other forms of treatment do not work, surgery will be considered. It is done through a procedure known as ligation and stripping. This procedure is able to be finished in a single day and is usually done under general anesthesia. The patient will not be conscious during surgery.

Before going for the procedure, you will have an appointment with the doctor. This is the chance to have any concerns made clear. This is important so that you go for the procedure knowing what to expect.




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