Treating your varicose veins

Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and twisted.

Any vein may become varicose, but the veins most commonly affected are those in your legs and feet. That’s because standing and walking upright increases the pressure in the veins of your lower body.

You don’t have to put up with varicose veins. There are many reasons why you may need, or want, to seek treatment for varicose veins.

Many people with varicose veins feel selfconscious about showing their legs in public.

Symptoms can include aching, heavy and uncomfortable legs, swollen feet and ankles and a burning or throbbing sensation in your legs. Muscle cramps, particularly at night, are also common and sufferers can experience dry, itchy skin over the affected vein area.

If you cut or bump an varicose vein near the surface of your skin, it can be difficult to stop the bleeding. Blood clots can also form in varicose veins, leading to painful ‘‘phlebitis’’. Ulcers can also develop where there is increased pressure in the veins of your lower leg, causing fluid to seep from your vein and collect under your skin. Venous leg ulcers can be debilitating and slow to heal.

Treatments for varicose veins are more effective than ever before. Now, there are minimally invasive techniques available, including Endovenous laser treatment - an ultrasound-guided technique.

For patients with varicose veins, these are clear reasons not to ignore the condition, but to deal with it early to avoid future complications.

Contact Vein & Laser on 410 0990 or 95 Sunnynook Road, Forest Hill for a consultation,