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Treatment of leg vein disorders has changed dramatically in the past few years. New technologies to eliminate troublesome surface veins have almost completely replaced conventional "stripping."
Roughly 25% of women and 15% of men suffer from the pain and anxiety caused by varicose or spider veins. New non-surgical laser treatments allow for fast treatments, requiring minimal recovery time.
At Vanishing Veins Northwest, provided by Valley Radiologists, our interventional radiologists specialize in the treatment of vein disorders. If you are experiencing discomfort or anxiety due to vein disorders, contact us at 425.277.VEIN to schedule a consultation with experts specializing in the treatment of veins.
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Varicose Veins
Healthy veins return blood to the heart so it can be re-oxygenated. One-way valves within the veins ensure that the blood flows in one direction, towards the heart. When valves fail or leak, the blood flows backwards, causing blood to pool in the veins. The increased pressure from the pooling stretches the vein, causing enlarged, twisted blood vessels. The resulting bumpy, rope like veins are varicose veins.
It normally takes years for symptoms of varicose veins to develop. While varicose veins are commonly inherited, anyone can get them. Hormonal changes brought on by puberty, pregnancy, and menopause, can trigger the onset of varicose veins.
Varicose veins can cause swelling in the legs and feet, create a sense of fatigue in leg muscles, and cause leg throbbing or cramping. Often, the skin surrounding the varicose veins frequently itches and burns.
Symptoms:
Left untreated, varicose veins can lead to swelling, increased pain, skin discoloration, and ulcerations of the lower legs. These ulcerations are difficult to treat and can become easily infected and painful. Many of these symptoms and complications can be prevented by early treatment of varicose veins.
Pain in the legs is frequently related to varicose veins. Symptoms are often made worse by standing and sitting for periods of time. Symptoms include swelling, leg fatigue, aching, burning, cramping and restlessness of the legs. Severe varicose veins can compromise the nutrition of the skin and lead to eczema, inflammation or even ulceration of the lower leg.
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Diagnosis:
Vein disorders are not always visible; therefore, modern diagnostic techniques are important tools in determining the cause and severity of the problem. Depending on the results of your screening examination, your doctor may recommend additional tests such as diagnostic ultrasound to identify where and how badly your veins are damaged. The ultrasound examination is designed to evaluate the blood flow through your veins in your legs, localizing the problem areas.
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Endovenous Laser Therapy Treatment:
The actual procedure to remove varicose veins is commonly referred to as Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT). This procedure normally takes less than an hour and only requires local anesthesia.
By delivering just the right wavelength of laser energy to just the right tissue, the incompetent veins (varicose veins) will close. Your body automatically routes the blood to other healthy veins.
While you might feel some unfamiliar sensation, the procedure for most people produces only a mild degree of pain or discomfort.
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