Lastly, maintaining a healthy BMI and doing regular exercises prevent varicose vein formation. Cardiovascular exercises like jogging and strength-training exercises like squats and lunges strengthen the muscles of the legs and maintain a healthy circulation.
Surgery and Less Invasive Procedures
The best treatment for varicose veins depends on your personal history and severity of varicosity. There are several effective procedures that are currently available.
Sclerotherapy
The best treatment for varicose veins that are still small is a procedure called sclerotherapy. This involves injecting a special solution (sclerosant) into the affected veins. The solution causes the enlarged veins to collapse and scar, which will be healed naturally by the body afterward. An ultrasound device is also used during the procedure to guide the doctor. It takes 2 to 3 sessions of sclerotherapy to see full results.
In addition, larger varicose veins can be treated with foam sclerotherapy. Instead of the usual liquid solution, a jet of air is added which creates a foam within the vein. This has a similar effect as regular sclerotherapy but is more effective on larger veins. The procedure is relatively painless, although some patients experience some stinging or discomfort after the injection.
Non-invasive treatments
Other treatment options for both varicose veins and spider veins are laser and radiofrequency treatments. These are non-invasive so they are generally safe and less nerve-wracking for most people. Other benefits of non-invasive therapies are that it is relatively quick, has fewer complications, and has little to no downtime. In fact, many people are able to continue with their normal activities the day after the procedure.
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