mercredi 24 juin 2015

Four Types Of Spider Vein Treatment Austin TX

By Ruthie Calderon


There are various complications of the leg and one of the most common is discomfort and coloration of an inner part of a leg. However, there are various options available for those who suffer from vein disorders. The various spider vein treatment Austin TX options available include surgery, laser treatments, compression socks, and sclerotherapy.

Sclerotherapy is an excellent method that helps in reducing the number of spider veins in the body. Varicose veins and spider veins are common problems for those who are forty years and above. They experience bulging out of veins. If the conditions are not dealt with, they will suffer complications such as discomfort, leg fatigue, and pain. This method of treatment has become more popular these days, as it is the most effective in removing unwanted veins from the ankles, thighs, and calves.

The aim of therapy and management is to ease the pain and ensure the leg goes back to its normal shape and size. Therapy takes a very short time and one will not be bed ridden. Below are the four ways to treat veins.

Sclerotherapy is injection of medicine into the veins. Using a syringe and other equipment, the doctor inserts a needle containing a searing agent or a saline solution, into the protruding veins. After injection, the veins go back to their normal state.

The procedure is performed in a theater and takes around twenty to forty five minutes. During the operation, the doctors identify the affected areas and inject the agent into the visible veins. The treatment does not require the patient to be under anesthesia and the patient is discouraged from standing for long hours. After the operation, the patient should only engage in light duties.

The second available treatment option is the use of compression stockings. The stockings are placed on the leg and the put pressure on the blood vessels. The pressure helps with the discomfort and pain. The patient can choose from three available options of stockings. The first one is a support pantyhose, which is not very effective, as it does not put much pressure. The second is the over-the-counter hose; it is effective as it exerts enough pressure to help with the conditions. You can buy it from the counter, the last one is known as the high-pressure hose. It is highly recommended by doctors.

Due to advancement in technology, the inner parts of the leg can be treated without opening or putting pressure on a leg. The laser therapy is when specialist aims a concentrated light on the affected veins. It is less painful and works on almost all the conditions.

If the conditions are worse, the affected person undergoes surgery. Surgery is done on the large veins. The leg is cut and the blood vessels tied and cut if there is need. The blood vessels continue working as normal even after the surgery. There is the risk of suffering from infections and nerve tissue injury.




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