How can you treat a varicose vein?

Get checked first: See a vein specialist and get an ultrasound to see the cause of your problems. Compression hose, exercise and leg elevation will be suggested. If conservative treatment fails you may need ablation, injection or removal of your abnormal veins. See sirweb.Org under varicose veins for info. Use doctor finder same site for interventional radiologist in your area.

Varicose Veins: Seek an expert opinion from a board-certified vein specialist (a vascular surgeon), as the treatment will vary tremendously based on your particular vein anatomy. You will need a vein ultrasound to MAP your vein anatomy. Some of the more common treatments are endovenous laser therapy (evlt), radiofrequency vein treatment (venefit), ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy, and phlebectomy surgery.

Close leaking valves: Varicose veins are a result of malfunctioning valves usually in the saphenous system. The first step in treatment would be to obtain a venous reflux ultrasound to make the diagnosis and help plan treatment which could be laser or radiofreqency closure of the valves usually with microphlebectomies and possible sclerotherapy or ultrasound directed sclerotherapy. You should see a vein specialist.