Tuesday, June 30, 2015

Suitable Varicose Vein Treatment Options

By Freida Michael


Blood vessels are vital components of circulatory systems in all humans. Any malfunction may have a far reaching effect and must therefore be addressed in time and effectively. Some diseases affecting these vessels are acute while others are chronic. Whichever the case, all require adequate care as a way of preserving quality and healthy living. For this reason, let us consider varicose vein treatment as part of venous care for quality life.

Different persons may seek medical care for varying reasons. More often, distressing symptoms and or complications of varicose veins is the primary driving force behind health seeking. In some other cases, individuals come complaining of undesired physical appearance created by venous distention. Whichever the case, it is necessary that all cases are addressed in time and effectively. In addressing this condition, physicians may adopt different available options as outlined below.

Endothermic ablation is one of the many treatment options. In this treatment approach, the primary goal is to close affected vessels and rest them from their functions. Once occluded, a vessel no longer causes any threat to health. In addition, the cosmetic concern is equally addressed as affected structures atrophies and disappears. There are two options that may be adopted to achieve this objective. One is radiofrequency ablation and the second is laser approach. In either case, high energy is released into affected structures causing disintegration and collapse.

Sclerotherapy is a second option adopted in treating this health condition. In this option, foam is injected into veins and this leads to scaring. Scared veins lose their integrity and collapse. They are consequently closed and rendered nonfunctional. All the same, not all clients can utilize this option. Individuals with positive history of deep vein thrombosis never undergo this procedure. Such a procedure is ultrasound guided and is done under local anesthesia.

A third approach entails surgical incision. In such a case, a local or more often general anesthesia is adopted to control pain during such a procedure. Two terminal ends of troubling structure is identified, cut and tied to control l bleeding during the procedure. A sterile and flexible strip of wire is then inserted into target tissue. Once the wire is inserted, it is physical used to strip off malfunctioning veins. Minor complications as bruising are common. However, major complications as nerve damage are rare.

Another option is transilluminated powered phlebectomy. It is a relatively new way of managing varicose veins. An illumination source is used as a guide to identify target structures which are then removed. A suction device is used to accomplish this goal. During the procedure, ether a local or general anesthesia is used. The choice is guided by assessment and preference of a physician.

One other basic care for this condition is the use of compression stalking. In this case, one wares a well fitting stalking designed for this purpose. It must be gentle enough to promote circulation and should be put on most of the times. It works by squeezing muscles and consequently blood through veins thereby avoiding stasis. Stasis may lead to additional more troubling health conditions.

It is better to seek early quality care before complications set in. This may be possible if one adopts the attitude of health seeking behavior. Let us all strive for better health by visiting health professionals in health facilities.




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