Vein disease will affect approximately 50% of adults today, many being women. At Varicose to Perfect, the vein disease clinic in the Springboro, Ohio, Dr. Sukir Sinnathamby offers treatment for various kinds of leg vein disorders. Among them are:
Spider Veins
These are tiny veins that become unsightly when their valves fail and the blood begins to pool in them. Though they’re not dangerous to health, many people wish to be rid of them especially if they show up in the face. There are two popular treatments for spider veins. One of them is Vein Gough, where Dr. Sinnathamby would eradicate them with high frequency pulses of energy. This causes the blood in the veins to coagulate then causes the vein itself to collapse. The body reabsorbs it and the blood is directed to healthy veins. This doesn’t affect the upper layers of the skin, and the patient can go back to their daily lives soon after the treatment.
Another way to treat spider veins is sclerotherapy, where a solution is injected into the vein and causes it to collapse.
Varicose Veins
These veins are larger than spider veins and are often found in the legs. Again, they’re caused by valves in the vein that collapse instead of making sure that the blood goes to the heart. The blood again pools in the veins and causes them to be distended and unsightly. Some of the symptoms of varicose veins are pains in the legs, fatigue, a feeling of heaviness, swollen legs, itching, tingling or burning, a darkening of the skin and restless legs. Varicose veins can also be treated by Vein Gough, lasers, sclerotherapy and ambulatory hook phlebectomy. This procedure uses tiny hooks to pull the dilated veins out of the body. Severe, untreated cases of varicose veins can lead to:
Leg Ulcers
These are weeping sores on the skin of the legs. They can also be caused by blood clots, obesity or standing up for long periods of time. They can be treated by compression bandages and other treatments.
Patients who suffer from spider veins, varicose veins or leg ulcers should schedule an appointment with Dr. Sinnathamby at the Varicose to Perfect clinic for a consulation. Call today at (937) 405-4010.