Vericose Veins

Vericose Veins

What is Varicose Veins?
Varicose Veins are twisted and swollen vein in the legs that lie just underneath the skin. They may be red, blue and purple in color. Veins contain one-way valves to ensure that the blood flows towards the heart. If the valves are weak or damaged, blood can backup and overload the pressure on the veins. This excess pressure created causes widening of veins leading to varicose veins.

Varicose Veins Symptoms
• Visible Blue, Red or Purple veins in legs. May even bulge
• Pain in legs while standing and sitting
• Leg cramps | Legs feeling heavy | Burning
• Radiating pain | Numb legs | Bleeding

Why You Should Not Delay treatment?
• Can lead to ulcers if untreated for long time.
• Can lead to leg amputation.
• Can lead to Gangrene.
• Consult a Doctor Immediately.

Surgery

If endothermal ablation treatments and sclerotherapy are unsuitable for you, you'll usually be offered a surgical procedure called ligation and stripping to remove the affected veins.

Varicose vein surgery is usually carried out under general anaesthetic, which means you will be asleep during the procedure.

You can usually go home the same day, but an overnight stay in hospital is sometimes necessary, particularly if you're having surgery on both legs.