Wednesday 26 November 2014

Varicose Vein- Symptoms, Treatments and Prevention

Varicose Vein

Varicose vein is a common condition, the twisted, swollen veins that mainly occur in legs and you can see it under the surface of skin. They can also form in other body parts.

In some conditions, it may cause pain, skin ulcers, blood clots and other mild problems. The studies shows that most of the people are suffering from varicose vein are age between 30 and 60.

Symptoms
Varicose vein can easily detected, some symptoms are:

➤Twisted large veins, that you can see under the surface of skin.

➤swollen ankle and feet.

➤Achy or painful legs.

➤Skin colour variation around varicose vein.

➤Darkening of the skin.

➤Cramping or throbbing.

➤Heaviness

Treatments
Varicose vein can be treated in different methods. Silverline hospital, the best varicose vein treatment center in Cochin, provides different kinds of treatments according to the conditions of patients. Some of the treatment option are:

➤Compression stockings

➤Sclerotherapy

➤Ultrasound-guided sclerotherapy (or echo-sclerotherapy)


➤Surface laser treatments

➤Endovenous techniques (radiofrequency and laser)

➤Surgery

➤Surgical ligation and stripping

➤PIN stripping

➤Ambulatory phlebectomy

Prevention

Take some physical activities to improve the  muscle power, this helps the blood move  through the vein.

Try to avoid sit or stand for a long time.

Avoid crossing your legs while sitting.

When you get some free time, try to raise the legs above the level of your heart .

Avoid tight clothes.

Try to avoid high heels, low heeled shoes helps to improve the calf muscle strength.



For more details : www.silverlinehospital.in
E-mail : silverlinehl@gmail.com

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