What are Varicose Veins
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Different types of Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are of different types based on their appearance (shapes and sizes). What’s common among all is the pain and discomfort caused.
Based on the difference in the shapes and sizes of their appearance, varicose veins are of different types. If you suspect that you suffer from varicose veins, please read the below-listed types of varicose veins and their characteristics.
- Spider veins
- Reticular varicose veins
- Varicose veins Trunk
- Chronic venous insufficiency
- Trophic ulcers
- Spider Veins: These are damaged small veins that appear on legs and face. Compared to other types of varicose veins, spider veins are less painful and harmful. This condition is often ignored by people and those who go for treatment mostly do it for cosmetic reasons.
- In appearance, spider veins look like thin lines, webs and branches. They are usually seen in colours purple, blue or red.
- Reticular Varicose Veins: Reticular varicose veins are also known as feeder veins or blue veins. Compared to other types of varicose veins, these are smaller in size and are often seen on the backside of legs closer to the knee area. In some cases, it can be seen in other areas of the legs and face. It often looks like a web on the surface of the skin.
- Varicose veins trunk: These veins are also seen on the surface of the skin but are thick and knobbly. They are often long and quite unpleasant to look at.
- Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI): This happens due to the ineffective functioning of veins in the leg and venous walls. As a result, there is a reduced rate of blood flow from legs to the heart.
- Trophic Ulcers: This condition occurs due to external trauma caused to various parts of the body. The affected body part is usually weak due to illness, vascular inefficiency or because of afferent nerve fibre loss.
Causes of Varicose Veins
Varicose veins occur when the valves of lower veins fail to close which alters the blood flow. Another reason is when the valves lose elasticity due to ageing.
In women varicose veins commonly occur during pregnancy, pre-menstruation or menopause. Obesity/overweight is also another reason for varicose veins due to increased pressure on the veins.
Standing or sitting for a long period of time is also a cause for varicose veins as it interrupts the blood flow and weakening of the veins.
Are these symptoms affecting your lifestyle?
Varicose veins treatment at Varicose Veins Clinic can get you back to your feet. If you experience one or more of the following symptoms, please book an appointment with us so that we can give you an expert opinion post a check-up.
- Swelling in legs and/or ankles
- Burning sensation in legs (calf/thighs)
- Numbness or tingling sensation
- Aching and tired legs
- Dry and itchy skin
- Difficulty in standing for a long time
- Wounds on legs taking a longer time to heal
Varicose veins treatment cost and insurance coverage
At Varicose Veins Clinic, we constantly strive to make the whole process of treatment easy and stress-free for our patients. Our insurance coverage ensures that you are getting the best treatment covered under your insurance plan. Hence we accept almost all health insurance plans.
You can easily verify the cost for varicose vein treatment and check your insurance coverage plans by reaching out to us online or over a call on
Laser Veins Clinic has greatly improved the lives of countless patients over the years with its most advanced treatment methods for varicose veins and spider veins.
Our doctors are passionate about helping people overcome their suffering and pain due to varicose/spider veins.
At Varicose Veins Clinic, you can expect:
- Doctors exclusively specialised in vein disease
- Advanced technology treatment methods
- Compassionate, quick, reliable and trusted care
- Convenient locations across the city
We provide extended support to our patients throughout the whole treatment process – From their visit to the surgery to recovery. We are determined to providing the highest quality treatment and care for each and every patient
| MAIN FEATURE | NON-SURGICAL(LASER) | SURGICAL PROCEDURE |
|---|---|---|
| Anaesthesia | SA/GA | GA |
| Patient | 1Day | 3-5Days |
| Pain(Post-Operative) | Low | High |
| Recovery Time | 3Days | 5Days |
| Relapse Risk | Low | High |
| Complication | Low | High |
Endovenous Laser Treatment
Endovenous laser treatment is a relatively novel procedure done under the influence of local anaesthesia on legs. In this treatment, a laser fibre enters the affected veins and energy is discharged evenly into the wall of the blood vessel causing it to
collapse. The technique is called ablation. Due to this, the blood flow is forced through the nearby blood vessel improving the blood circulation. The time taken for overall procedure is about 30 to 40 minutes.
Benefits of Endovenous Laser Ablation
- No traces or stitches
- Excellent cosmetic & aesthetic results
- No hospitalization
- Faster recovery
- Quicker results
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