It is generally a dangerous condition but severe varicose veins can cause serious health problems like blood clots. The condition is treatable with injections, laser therapy or surgery but is recurring in nature.
Symptoms:
Symptoms include:
- Bulging veins: The most evident symptom is blue or purple colored twisted, swollen, rope-like veins.
- Heavy legs: Muscles in legs may feel tired and heavy especially after physical activity.
- Itching: The area around varicose veins may be itchy.
- Pain: Painful, achy or sore legs. Especially the area behind the knees may have muscle cramps.
- Swelling: Legs, ankles and feet can swell.
- Skin discolorations and ulcers: Untreated varicose veins can cause brown discolorations on skin. It can also cause ulcers (sores) on skin.
Causes:
It can happen due to:
- Hormones.
- Ageing.
- Excessive weight.
- Restrictive clothing.
- Pressure inside the vein from standing for long periods.
Laser Treatment:
Varicose veins can be treated by injections, surgery or laser treatment.
The laser treatment procedure for varicose veins is called Endovenous laser treatment (EVLT). It is minimally invasive and very effective technique. It includes the below steps:
1.Initial Assessment: A thorough evaluation of the varicose veins is done. It involves physical examination, medical history reviews and imaging tests such as ultrasound to assess the severity of the condition.
2.Preparation for the Procedure: The preparation for the procedure involves the sterilization and cleaning of the area to be treated. Local anesthesia to numb the area is administered and light sedation to relax the patient may be provided.
3.Laser Fiber insertion: A small incision is made near the affected area with a needle. A thin laser fiber is inserted into the vein through the incision. An ultrasound imaging is used to navigate the fiber to ensure precise placement.
4.Laser Energy: Laser energy is delivered to the varicose vein once the laser fiber is properly positioned inside the varicose vein. The laser delivers heat energy which helps the vein to collapse and shut. This process is known as Photocoagulation.
5.Monitoring the Fiber: The surgeon monitors the laser treatment using ultrasound imaging. The laser fiber is then slowly withdrawn and the vein is treated segment by segment until the entire diseased vein is closed off.
6.Compression and Bandaging: After completion of the laser treatment, bandages or compression stockings are applied to the treated leg. It helps in compressing the treated veins, promoting healing and reducing the risk of complications.
7.Recovery: It is a day-care procedure. Patients are advised to follow specific post-procedure instructions and take it easy for a few days. Follow-up appointments are booked to monitor the progress of treatment and assess healing.
It’s important to get varicose veins treated from a trusted healthcare provider. CHD City Hospital offer the best varicose veins laser treatment in chandigarh. They have qualified vascular specialist to provide personalized guidance depending on the patient’s condition and ensure speedy recovery post the procedure.
