Sclerotherapy

Overview

Varicose veins, or twisted and enlarged veins, can be treated with sclerotherapy. Varicose veins are usually in the legs. Spider veins, a mild form of varicose veins, can also be treated with sclerotherapy. Small varicose veins usually respond best to sclerotherapy.

Sclerotherapy involves injecting a solution into a vein with a needle. The sclerotherapy arrangement makes the vein scar. The scarring forces blood through healthier veins. The collapsed vein then fades.

Although treated veins may not disappear completely following sclerotherapy, they typically fade within a few weeks. The full results may not appear for up to a month.Some veins need more than one sclerotherapy treatment.

Why it's done

Sclerotherapy in mulund is generally finished to cause the veins to appear more appealing. The system additionally can further develop side effects connected with varicose veins, including:

  • Aching.
  • Swelling.
  • Burning.
  • Cramping at night.

 

Specialists recommend holding back to have sclerotherapy done after pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Risks

Sclerotherapy in mulund generally has few serious complications.

Side effects that can occur where the needle goes into the skin include:

  • Bruising.
  • Raised red areas, called hives.
  • Small skin sores.
  • Darkened skin.
  • A number of tiny red blood vessels.

 

These side effects usually go away within days to weeks. Some side effects may take months or longer to go away completely

Less-common side effects of sclerotherapy that might need treatment include:

Inflammation. This is normally gentle however may cause enlarging, warmth and inconvenience around the site where the needle went into the skin. It’s possible that taking a non-prescription painkiller will help. Ibuprofen and aspirin (Advil, Motrin IB, and others) are two examples.

clot of blood It may be necessary to drain a treated vein if a lump of clotted blood forms there. A condition known as deep vein thrombosis occurs when a blood clot can occasionally travel to a deeper vein in the leg.

A blood clot that travels from the leg to the lungs and blocks a vital artery is a risk of deep vein thrombosis. A pulmonary embolism is the medical term for this. Sclerotherapy in mulund related complications are extremely uncommon and require immediate medical attention. The side effects incorporate difficulty breathing, chest torment or tipsiness, or hacking up blood.

Bubbles of air. Minuscule air pockets can ascend in the blood. This may not result in symptoms. However, symptoms may include fainting, nausea, seeing light flashes, and headaches.

These side effects generally disappear. However, if you experience pain or difficulty moving your arms or legs following the procedure, contact your doctor.

Reaction to an allergen A hypersensitive response to the arrangement utilized for treatment is conceivable, however exceptional.

How you prepare

A physical examination is done by a healthcare provider prior to the procedure. The doctor looks at your veins and looks for problems with your blood vessels.

The provider asks questions about your medical history. Information needed about your medical history includes:

Recent illnesses or medical conditions, such as a heart condition or a history of blood clots.


Allergies.

The outcomes of any other treatments you’ve had for varicose veins.
You take medications or supplements, particularly aspirin, ibuprofen (such as Advil, Motrin IB, and others), naproxen sodium (such as Aleve, Anaprox DS), blood thinners, iron supplements, or herbal supplements.


What you can expect

Sclerotherapy in mulund is commonly finished in a medical care supplier’s office. It for the most part requires an hour or less to finish.


Results

Sclerotherapy in mulund for spider veins or small varicose veins typically produces results within three to six weeks. Bigger veins could require 3 to 4 months. However, you may require more than one treatment to achieve your goals.

Veins that answer treatment for the most part don’t return. However, new veins may emerge.

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