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.
Answered 4/18/2013
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Various treatments: Treatment of varicose veins begins with a consultation with a vein specialist/phlebologist. A history, physical and duplex ultrasound are critical to understanding your particular pattern of vein problems. A treatment plan is devised based on this information, and could include endovenous ablation, phlebotomy &/or sclerotherapy. Treatment is often quite effective, although new veins may develop.
Answered 11/18/2014
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Treatment options: There are many treatment options for treating varicose veins. While these treatments are very beneficial in treating the varicose veins you have, it is also possible that, in the future, you may develop further varicose veins.
Answered 7/11/2012
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Treatment options: There are many treatment options for treating varicose veins. While these treatments are very beneficial in treating the varicose veins you have, it is also possible that, in the future, you may develop further varicose veins.
Answered 4/24/2016
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Ultrasound first: There are a number of good treatment options for getting rid of varicose veins. Major surgery isn't required any more. The first thing to do is to see a vein specialist/phlebologist. You need to have a standing venous ultrasound exam. The results will then determine what treatment options are available to you, as outlined by drs. Zimmett and nielsen.
Answered 5/14/2014
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Varicose veins: Firstly, it is important to undergo an evaluation to determine the source of the varicose veins. A venous Doppler-sonogram with determine if there is a reflux problem in the vein. If so, thermal ablation procedure would be of benefit. If no reflux exists, then sclerotherapy-chemical injection into the vein would be of benefit.
Answered 6/8/2017
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Treatment can vary..: While compression stockings can be used to help relieve the symptoms of varicose veins, the elimination of one's varicose veins themselves may potentially involve the following: laser or radiofrequency ablation, phlebectomy, and sclerotherapy, or a combination of these. A vein specialist/phlebologist can help you with treatment decisions which are based on the findings of a venous ultrasound exam.
Answered 5/27/2016
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A process: First, you need a venous ultrasound to help determine the source of your trouble and the best treatment course. If your underlying veins are amenable to treatment with endovenous thermal ablation (laser or rf), that is done first. Then your visible varicose veins are treated by phlebectomy or sclerotherapy.
Answered 3/29/2014
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Start with a consult: There are a variety of treatments available. The exact treatment plan will depend on the pattern of disease present. Start with a consultation with a phlebologist, interventional radiologist, or vascular surgeon who is committed to treating vein disease. Evaluation will include a history and physical examination and an ultrasound examination, which should be done with the patient standing.
Answered 3/12/2015
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See vascular surgeon: See a vascular surgeon to discuss your options, as they are they are the most highly trained vein specialists & can offer you all the treatment options. To determine best option, u will first need a venous reflux ultrasound. Possible therapies include endovenous thermal ablation, sclerotherapy, phlebectomy, and incompetent vein ligations. Most options are minimally invasive & done in MD's office.
Answered 3/14/2016
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Veins: Firstly need to determine source A venous Doppler sonogram will determine the source,if you have reflux then thermal ablation would be advised If no reflux then sclerotherapy would be a good choice
Answered 5/21/2017
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