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Are varicose veins a health concern or just a cosmetic issue?
January 30, 2010 by admin
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If someone has varicose veins that pop out from behind their right leg is that a sign for concern or it doesn’t really mean anything?
I’m in my 30s and they’re starting to hurt and pop out more.
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I am 24 years old and have a varicose vein on my leg, and I have absolutely nothing to worry about from what my doctor told me. Pretty much just a cosmetic issue, but can become painful. And if that becomes the issue than there are operations out there to take care of the veins. I wouldn’t worry.
mines shows on my right leg don’t like it i’m 35
See your health care provider as soon as possible (vascular surgeon).
Fortunately most swelling is due to local causes. Often, breakdowns in the veins over time have made it difficult for blood to be returned to the heart fast enough. This increases pressure in the smallest blood vessels (capillaries) and causes fluid to leak out into the tissues, which causes the leg swelling. This is what happens in “varicose veins,” but the problem can happen with larger, deeper veins as well as with capillaries.
Today, the radiofrequency ablation (RFA) procedure is an alternative method in the treatment of varicose veins.
RFA is done as an outpatient procedure. The procedure is done under ultrasound visualization. At the clinic you will be asked to lie down on a bed. You will be asked to change into a hospital gown and your leg will be exposed up to the groin. The leg will then be cleaned with an antibiotic solution and you will be appropriately covered with sterile towels. A small amount of local anesthetic will be injected in the thigh areas just above the knee. Using Ultrasound the vein will be identified and a small tube (catheter) will gently be inserted. The catheter is guided all the way up to the groin area under ultrasound visualization. When the catheter is in the correct place, the RFA is started. Energy is generated through the catheter and the catheter is slowly pulled out. As the catheter is withdrawn, it heats up the vein causing it to collapse. It is highly recommended that you resumed your normal activities the next day. This procedure is covered by insurance, if no, insurance than is about 200 to 500 dollars. that’s cheap. I hope this helps you. And best of luck.