How To Treat Varicose Veins

If you are suffering from varicose veins and you want to get rid of them, then the good news is that you can certainly remove them by employing either the medical treatment methods or non medical treatment methods. You can treat varicose veins by either of the methods depending upon the severity of your condition.

Let us discuss these two categories of treatment separately. Lets take a look at some of the medical treatment options available for varicose veins.

Sclerotherapy- In this treatment method, the surgeon injects a solution (of sodium chloride) directly in to the veins. The solution disturbs the vessel lining resulting in swelling and sticking together. Over the course of time, the vessel turns into scar tissue that fades from view. The whole process is simple, and inexpensive and can be done in an outpatient setting.

Laser therapy- This method is most effective for small facial and leg vessels. The laser therapy usually heats the blood vessel and destroys it.

Photoderm- Pulsed, intense light is also employed to damage the abnormal veins including, certain sizes of the varicose veins, small spider veins and vascular birthmarks. This treatment is usually recommended when the other treatment fails to cure the patient. You may require more than one course of treatment to properly cure the area.

Surgical litigation- Some serious varicose veins need surgical treatment in which the diluted vein is either eliminated or tied off through a small incision in the skin.

VNUS catheter- This is usually a new treatment technique that utilizes a radio frequency device or laser carried by a catheter and seals off the varicose vein.

So these are some of the possible medical treatment options available for the individuals having varicose veins. Lets examine some of the non medical treatment methods. These are as follows:

Acupuncture and acupressure- They are effective for the appearance of the veins. However, these are not effective in disappearing completely.

Aromatherapy- There are some oils that help with the swelling present along with the varicose veins.

Hydrotherapy- Alternating with cold and hot baths help with the blood circulation. This is one of the natural remedies for varicose veins as destroyed veins are normally associated with bad circulation.\~

Compression stockings- Sometimes compression can be used as a non medical treatment. This is effective with varicose veins. These stockings deliver less pressure as it stretches over the knee and towards the thighs.

Some of the other methods include exercise, massage, vitamins and healthy diet. So these are some of the ways to treat varicose veins. However before going for any of the treatment options, the most important thing to do is to consult your doctor. This is necessary for knowing the side effects and other information about these treatment methods.