Question 1

in the hands of a competent physician, is clarivein more technically demanding than that of a radio frequency approach when treating varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

Same: A competent phlebologist  should be able to preform clarivein procedure as well as radio frequency ablation procedure.  Clarivein does not require tumescent (local) anesthesia; however, it is a newer method, and the long term results are still not in.  Radiofrequency ablation has good results, and long term followup shows 90%+ success.

Question 2

how to cure varicose veins naturally without having surgery?

Accepted Answer

Comprehensive : You need a comprehensive approach to treating your lifelong, inherited disorder that has caused your varicose veins. It is easier now; no vein stripping anymore. Herbal medicines like venastat, rutin, reservatrol, and other antioxidants and antiinflammatory meds and prescription medical compression stockings can slow down the process and help the pain, heaviness, tired, restless symptoms. Vein doc.

Question 3

is there a way to get rid of varicose veins naturally?

Accepted Answer

What's natural?: No creams, ointments, injections or procedures?
How about support hose?  Good prescription hose will help, but they must be worn.  Taking every opportunity to use gravity and elevate will help.  Prolonged standing must be avoided.  Exercise can help.  Cure or management?

Question 4

how  can i avoid varicose veins?

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Difficult to prevent: Preventive measures include staying fit, good aerobic activity and wearing stockings. It may also be wise to avoid hot baths. The main predisposing factor is genetic predisposition. Other common causes include pregnancies, injuries, prolonged standing, blood clots, and aging.

Question 5

what causes most people's varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

Newton's thick skin: An apple hit newton on the head. If newton had sat under apple trees too often, he would need thick  skin! and he had better have strong veins too! lucky people inherit genes for strong veins, but 15% of people don't. Gravity pressurizes vein walls and the weaker veins can't take the stress- they give out and dilate!  one can't change genetics, but fight back with lifestyle and compression socks!

Question 6

what is varicose veins a risk factor for?

Accepted Answer

Varicose veins can lead to::   Blood clot in lung, Superficial thrombophlebitis, Embolus, Phlebitis, Deep venous thrombosis.

Question 7

how to know if i am getting varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

2 ways: Signs and symptoms
signs - tortuous raised vessels under the skin. True varicosities have been described as looking like "snakes under the skin."

symptoms - heaviness, aching, fatigue of the legs which worsens with standing, ankle swelling, pain over the abnormal veins

almost any physician can diagnose the presence of varicosities. See a phlebologist or other vein specialist for treatment.

Question 8

possible for me to lose these varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

Choices: Injections  are an option, surgery and laser treatments are other options. Your choices will depend on the reasons you have these veins. See a vascular surgeon or plastic surgeon to discuss your options.

Question 9

what medicine should i buy for varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

Vein medication: Commonly self prescribed medication for veins are venotonics, like horse chestnut extract or anti-inflammatory like rutin or diosmin.
A new prescription medication for severe swelling and inflammationnamed Vasculera has been helpful.

Question 10

what are some of the tests for varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

The tests for Varicose veins include::   Ultrasound of extremity veins.

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