How can i treat my varicose veins?

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.

See vein specialist: Dr. Korona has given a nice answer that i agree with. Another source of online information can be found at www.Phlebology.Org for treatment information. Look in the find a doctor section to locate a vein specialist in your area.

Treatment Options: Sclerotherapy. This treatment option is for smaller varicose veins. A needle is used with a sterile solution (usually a salt solution) into the vein.The injected solution causes the vein to swell and seal shut. Laser surgeries. A highly concentrated beam of light from the laser heats the vein walls which makes them shrink. This causes the unhealthy vein to collapse.

See Vascular Surgeon: To answer that you will need a venous reflux ultrasound of the legs to determine anatomy. Most common treatment for varicose veins is endovenous ablation with laser (EVLT) or radiofrequency heat (Venfit). Other common treatments include phlebectomy & ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy Seek opinion from board-certified vascular surgeon as they are vein experts that can offer all options to you.