Non-Surgical Treatments For Varicose Vein Pain

There are several non-surgical treatments that can help relieve varicose vein pain and prevent complications. The first step is to see Vein Care Center who specializes in treating the veins, like a vascular and interventional radiologist or a vascular surgeon. After a full exam with ultrasound, your doctor will develop your personalized TOTAL VEIN CARE treatment plan.

Vein pain is most often felt in the legs, although the discomfort can occur anywhere from the groin to the ankles. The discomfort usually feels like a heaviness, itching or burning sensation that can be caused by various factors. These include wearing tight clothing or standing for long periods of time, and these can reduce the flow of blood in the legs. The discomfort may also be a result of a blood clot in the vein, called deep vein thrombosis (DVT), which can be life-threatening if it breaks off and travels to the lungs.

Varicose veins are stretched, twisted, and discolored veins that protrude above the surface of the skin in the legs and thigh area. They are not dangerous but can cause itching, aching, heaviness or a feeling that your legs are heavy. Symptoms are often relieved by elevating the legs or by wearing support hose, called compression stockings.

The condition occurs when the walls of the veins stretch, and the valves close off, which causes blood to pool in the veins, leading to bulging and twisting of the veins. The reason why this happens is not fully known, but some factors that can play a role include age, gender, pregnancy, and taking birth control pills or hormone therapy. In addition, health conditions such as diabetes and high cholesterol can lead to a greater risk of varicose veins.

Fortunately, there are many minimally invasive treatments that can eliminate varicose veins and their symptoms, including laser treatments, radiofrequency ablation, and sclerotherapy. The good news is that most of these procedures do not require surgery and are performed in a doctor’s office.

Sclerotherapy is a procedure where a chemical solution is injected into the affected vein, causing it to scar and collapse, forcing blood to be rerouted to healthy veins nearby. While this procedure can be uncomfortable, and some people experience bruising, the results of sclerotherapy are typically immediate.

For larger varicose veins, radiofrequency ablation uses a local anesthetic to numb the treatment area and then insert a narrow tube, called a catheter, into the targeted vein. The doctor then runs the catheter along the length of the vein. He or she uses the probe to transmit radiofrequency energy into the vein, which heats the inside of the vein and makes its walls collapse, sealing it shut. This is a very effective treatment for large varicose veins, and it does not involve surgery or hospital stay.

If you are suffering from varicose vein pain, contact us today to learn more about our minimally invasive vein treatments. After a full exam with ultrasound, we will create your personalized TOTAL VEIN CARE plan to give you back the smooth, healthy legs you deserve.