Varicose
veins are typically known as a medical issue that plagues middle-aged to mature
women. Experts agree that while more women are diagnosed with varicose veins,
it’s likely just as common for men to have them, but that men are a lot less
likely to be seek medical attention for it.
About
1 in 4 men will suffer from varicose veins at some point in their lives.
Varicose veins are mostly hereditary, triggered by blood pooling in the veins
of your legs - so those with occupations in which a lot of time is spent on
their feet have a higher chance of developing this vein disease. Spending too
much time sitting at a desk will raise your chances as well. The best ways to
avoid varicose veins are exercising, reducing standing or sitting pressure,
compression hose, and avoiding foods high in sodium since salt leads to
retention.
If,
however, your precautions don’t keep the spider veins at bay, or your
hereditary predisposition is just too strong, don’t panic! Pacific Vein Care
has revolutionary treatment options for your varicose veins:
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Ambulatory
Plebectomy
- a minor surgical procedure which allows for the removal of large surface
varicose veins through very small incisions that need no stitches. The
procedure is normally done in our office using a superficial local anesthetic.
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Compression
Therapy
- a common form of treatment which utilizes compression stockings over a period
of time. These stockings squeeze the leg and allow the valves to be closer
together and function properly. This helps the blood flow more normal and your
legs respond accordingly.
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Endovenus
Ablation
- a minimally invasive treatment that uses radiofrequency or laser energy to
cauterize and close varicose veins. Our patients are fully awake for this
procedure and it is performed in our office.
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Sclerotherapy - a technique
which was developed in the 1950s and 60s to treat veins. It involves the use of
an extremely fine needle to inject a tiny amount of a dilute solution
(sclerosant) directly into the larger veins. The solution causes the lining of
the vein to swell, eventually sealing off the blood vessels and preventing
blood flow. At Pacific Vein Care, we use polidocanol as our sclerosant of
choice because it is painless and effective.
So
remember: varicose veins are not just a cosmetic issue. If left untreated they
can lead to larger complications, like bleeding and skin damage. If you are a
man with varicose veins, don’t hesitate. Contact Pacific Vein Care and be on
your way to healthy legs for life!
