WHAT ARE VARICOSE VEINS

They are enlarged, serpiginous (snake like) blood vessels seen predominantly in the legs.

CAUSE

Idiopathic (No cause) Work related (Job which requires prolong standing) e.g., Teachers, Farmers, Surgeons, Anaesthetist, Conductors etc Hereditary Obesity Tall person

SYMPTOMS

Tired legs Painful legs Skin color changes Swelling legs Leg Cramps Itching Bleeding Ulcer

TREATMENT

A doctor trained in Sonography with degree in Radiology i.e., Interventional Radiologist can treat varicose veins with precision as whole treatment is done with use of Sonography machine. Multiple Treatments are available like laser treatment Sclerotherapy Venaseal Glue treatment RFA etc Consult with your specialist for details of each treatment.

ADVANTAGE OF INTERVENTIONAL RADIOLOGY TREATMENT OVER SURGERY

Success rate atleast 90% as compared to surgery which has success rate of less than 50% No cut No Suture done with a small needle. No pain No long hospital stays Day care procedure. No chance of infection No major anaesthesia No big scar marks No disfigured legs

WHAT ARE SPIDER VEINS

Are small thin reddish bluish veins seen on the skin. They may or may no be due to varicose veins. Complete evaluation is needed before treating the Spider veins as it may invariably lead to relapse and reoccurrence if done without proper consultation with interventional radiologist.

BEFORE LASER TREATMENT

AFTER LASER TREATMENT

healing of varicose vein ulcer after treatment