Blood vessels are vital components of circulatory systems in all humans. Any malfunction may have a far reaching effect and must therefore be addressed in time and effectively. Some diseases affecting these vessels are acute while others are chronic. Whichever the case, all require adequate care as a way of preserving quality and healthy living. For this reason, let us consider varicose vein treatment as part of venous care for quality life.
Different persons may seek medical care for varying reasons. More often, distressing symptoms and or complications of varicose veins is the primary driving force behind health seeking. In some other cases, individuals come complaining of undesired physical appearance created by venous distention. Whichever the case, it is necessary that all cases are addressed in time and effectively. In addressing this condition, physicians may adopt different available options as outlined below.
Endothermic ablation is one of the many treatment options. In this treatment approach, the primary goal is to close affected vessels and rest them from their functions. Once occluded, a vessel no longer causes any threat to health. In addition, the cosmetic concern is equally addressed as affected structures atrophies and disappears. There are two options that may be adopted to achieve this objective. One is radiofrequency ablation and the second is laser approach. In either case, high energy is released into affected structures causing disintegration and collapse.
A second option of therapy is sclerotherapy. A physician injects a special kind of foam into affected structures. After an injection of this kind, veins involved scar, lose their integrity and eventually collapse. Once they collapse, all distressing symptoms fade away after a few days since they no longer function as part of circulatory system. However, not all clients can utilize this form of treatment. All persons undergoing this kind of treatment must not have had deep vein thrombosis.
A third option involves surgery. A surgical procedure may always be necessary in cases where above options are not suitable. It is done under general anesthesia. This procedure entails ligation and stripping off parts of vein affected. Two minor incisions are carried out at the ends of identified venous structure; a thin flexible sterile piece of wire is then passed through the identified structure to aid in stripping it off. Minor complications as bruising are common but major complications like nerve injury are rare.
A more recent approach in treatment is phlebectomy. In this case, a source of illumination is needed so as to visualize underlying tissues for effective intervention. Once target tissues are identified, they are selectively digested and suctioned thereby eliminating them. This is followed by some prophylactic medication to prevent infection after the procedure. In a few days, one becomes fit and healthy without distressing signs and symptoms of venous disease.
Other modalities of care may be carried out at places of residence. These interventions do not require hospitalization as the guidelines and procedures involved are simple and easy to carry out. One of these other options is use of stalking. Compression stalking is designed to squeeze muscles and hence blood gently promoting circulation. It assists in preventing stasis of blood.
In conclusion, it is worth noting that timely management of varicose veins is the most appropriate action needed to prevent undesired health complications. These complications are preventable and therefore should not be allowed to cause avoidable disability.
Different persons may seek medical care for varying reasons. More often, distressing symptoms and or complications of varicose veins is the primary driving force behind health seeking. In some other cases, individuals come complaining of undesired physical appearance created by venous distention. Whichever the case, it is necessary that all cases are addressed in time and effectively. In addressing this condition, physicians may adopt different available options as outlined below.
Endothermic ablation is one of the many treatment options. In this treatment approach, the primary goal is to close affected vessels and rest them from their functions. Once occluded, a vessel no longer causes any threat to health. In addition, the cosmetic concern is equally addressed as affected structures atrophies and disappears. There are two options that may be adopted to achieve this objective. One is radiofrequency ablation and the second is laser approach. In either case, high energy is released into affected structures causing disintegration and collapse.
A second option of therapy is sclerotherapy. A physician injects a special kind of foam into affected structures. After an injection of this kind, veins involved scar, lose their integrity and eventually collapse. Once they collapse, all distressing symptoms fade away after a few days since they no longer function as part of circulatory system. However, not all clients can utilize this form of treatment. All persons undergoing this kind of treatment must not have had deep vein thrombosis.
A third option involves surgery. A surgical procedure may always be necessary in cases where above options are not suitable. It is done under general anesthesia. This procedure entails ligation and stripping off parts of vein affected. Two minor incisions are carried out at the ends of identified venous structure; a thin flexible sterile piece of wire is then passed through the identified structure to aid in stripping it off. Minor complications as bruising are common but major complications like nerve injury are rare.
A more recent approach in treatment is phlebectomy. In this case, a source of illumination is needed so as to visualize underlying tissues for effective intervention. Once target tissues are identified, they are selectively digested and suctioned thereby eliminating them. This is followed by some prophylactic medication to prevent infection after the procedure. In a few days, one becomes fit and healthy without distressing signs and symptoms of venous disease.
Other modalities of care may be carried out at places of residence. These interventions do not require hospitalization as the guidelines and procedures involved are simple and easy to carry out. One of these other options is use of stalking. Compression stalking is designed to squeeze muscles and hence blood gently promoting circulation. It assists in preventing stasis of blood.
In conclusion, it is worth noting that timely management of varicose veins is the most appropriate action needed to prevent undesired health complications. These complications are preventable and therefore should not be allowed to cause avoidable disability.
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