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What are the treatment options for venous insufficiency?
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Vein treatment menu: Venous insufficiency in the superficial system consists of endovenous thermal, chemical or mechanical abletion of saphenous veins. Smaller branches are eliminated by injections or surgical removal (phlebectomy). Deep veins are treated by compression. Conservative treatment is compression, elevation, weight loss or pain medication.
Answered 4/17/2016
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Grades of CVI: There is a classification of venous insufficiency called CEAP which grades venous insufficiency in 6 categories from 1 to 6 with 6 being the worse. 1 is spider veins, 2 is varicose veins, 3 is edema, 4 is skin changes, 5 is healed ankle ulcer and 6 is an active ulcer. There are treatments for each level. See a vein specialist.
Answered 5/18/2018
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