Varicose Veins

on the Leg

About Varicose Veins

Varicose veins can appear when blood collects in the vein instead of being pumped directly to the heart. Varicose veins are gnarled and enlarged. Any vein may become varicose, but the veins most commonly affected are those in your legs and feet. That's because standing and walking increase the pressure in the veins in your lower body. Varicose veins are more common in women than men. For some people, varicose veins are primarily a cosmetic concern, while others experience aching and discomfort in the area.

Varicose Vein Treatment

Varicose veins are most often treated with one of several non-surgical treatments. The most common treatment is called Sclerotherapy, where a solution is injected into the vein that seals it shut. The vein then turns into scar tissue, and color and inflammation of the vein usually fade in a few weeks. There is a new type of this therapy being used called microsclerotherapy which uses specialized solutions and injection techniques. Some doctors use an electrical current rather than injections to seal the vein; this is called Electrodesiccation. Laser surgery is sometimes used, most commonly for small varicose veins or spider veins. In this treatment, strong bursts of light are sent into the vein, causing it to slowly fade and disappear. A final treatment that can be used is vein stripping, where a long vein is removed through small incisions.

American College of Phlebology :

...causes of spider veins, varicose veins and other leg vein problems. Methods to achieve spider vein removal are reviewed. Varicose vein treatment...

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VEIN DOCTOR FINDER AND VEIN CLINIC LOCATER

VEINSonline.COM patient education and spider vein / varicose vein referral service

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Veins.com;Vein Clinic:Varicose Vein Treatment, spider vein, vericose..

Vein Clinic;Specializing in Varicose Vein Treatment, spider veins, vericose veins, vascular surgery, sclerotherapy, laser treatment, varicose vein...

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Vein Clinics of California

Description of non-surgical treatment of spider and varicose veins. Located in Glendale, California

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Vein Treatment Center

Varicose, reticular, and spider vein reduction procedure details, a profile of the doctor, FAQ, billing policies, and maps and directions.

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Varicose Veins & Spider Veins Treatment

Varicose Vein Treatment;Specializing in Varicose vein surgery, vascular surgery, sclerotherapy, Skin blemishes, spider vein removal, varicose vein treatment and cosmetic laser surgery ... ...

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Varicose & Spider Vein Treatment

Varicose vein, spider vein, and chronic venous insufficiency treatment with Venarin. ... Varicose Vein & Spider Vein Treatment. New powerful natural supplement and creme for varicose ...

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Stayton, Oregon Varicose & Spider Vein Treatment-sclerotherapy, ultras

Willamette Vein Centre' offers advanced treatment services for all types of varicose veins, leg spiders and facial veins with the use of conventional and ultrasound guided sclerotherapy. ...

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American Academy of Dermatology - Varicose Vein Therapy

American Academy of Dermatology provides this pamphlet that describes treatments for varicose and spider veins.

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