Far from just being ugly leg veins, varicose veins bring with them a number of possible complications. This is why it is advisable to seek treatment of varicose veins, particularly if they are painful or causing you other discomfort. Thrombophlebitis (swelling of a vein) and deep vein thrombosis have already been comprehensively covered in previous … Continue reading
While effective treatment of varicose veins is now possible through minimally invasive options such as injection sclerotherapy, the EVLT or VNUS procedure, if varicose veins can be prevented that is preferable. In order to reduce your risk of developing abnormal leg veins, it is important to understand how varicose veins are caused and which factors … Continue reading
If you are keen to explore non-surgical options for the treatment of varicose veins, there are a number of less invasive treatments available, which will be explained to you at your appointment at the Vein Clinic. These include injection sclerotherapy, where a chemical is inserted into the problem veins in an attempt to close them, … Continue reading
It is not certain if one’s condition would progress all the way to the last stage, however you have a choice whether or not to get your spider veins or varicose veins treated. There’s no way to say for sure how your veins will turn out, however, the following factors may determine if you are … Continue reading
If you are troubled by the unappealing clusters of blue and purple lines on the legs and face, fret no longer. You are not alone – and there is a simple way to get rid of them. Using a technique called injection sclerotherapy, doctors are able to clear more than 90 per cent of spider … Continue reading
Deep Vein Thrombosis (also known as DVT) occurs when a blood clot is formed in a vein deep inside the body. It is a common medical condition that is under-diagnosed. According to a research done by the American Public Health Association (APHA) in 2003, almost three-quarter (74 percent) of American adults have little or no … Continue reading
All you need to know about Sclerotherapy! Final Instalment! Q: If my compression stockings get stained by blood, what should I do? If your compression stocking gets stained, you can simply soak them in water or detergent then hand-wash and air dry them. Please do not place them into the washing machine and put them … Continue reading
All you need to know about Sclerotherapy! Part III! Q: When can I take a bath? You can take a shower after the sclerotherapy procedure, but do remember to put the compression stockings back on immediately after that. If you experience difficulty wearing the compression stockings, you may choose to take a bath before coming … Continue reading
All you need to know about Sclerotherapy! Part II Q: Is there anything that I need to prepare for the procedure, like fasting and all? The sclerotherapy procedure does not require any prior preparation. However, if you have a pair of compression stockings at home or you have previously gone through similarly procedures in the … Continue reading
All you need to know about Sclerotherapy! Sclerotherapy is a treatment used widely by vascular surgeons/consultants as well as vein clinics. A sclerosing solution (a type of medicine that will irritate the walls of the veins) will be injected into unsightly spider and reticular veins, causing them dissolve/die off as the body slowly absorbs them … Continue reading
