Comments for Relieve Varicose Veins

Comment on Ladies – what is the best way to get rid if varicose veins without surgery? by anjali

anjali — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 19:34:13 +0000

one you have them you can’t get rid of them… there are topical creams and lotions you can use to "downplay" the fact that you have them if they really bother you so much

Comment on I just had varicose vein surgery had the age 18. Does this mean i can't participate in sports anymore? by Ganesha_lvr

Ganesha_lvr — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 07:33:30 +0000

Varicose veins are a symptom of an underlying problem, mostly related to poor circulation or having inherited bad "valves" in your legs. My mom passed varicose veins to all 6 of us (my dad does not have any). I believe your mom is wrong, because regardless of what you do, your legs are below. So, live life, continue to enjoy sports, but make a few other changes. Learn to sleep with the foot of your bed elevated at least 6 inches higher than the head (seems like a lot, but you get used to it fast enough) Also, if you can find a way to be upside down occassionally, 5 to 20 minutes a day, at 5 minute intervals this will help by resting the valves in your legs, and supposedly their are advantages to having all the blood rush to your head. Also, focus on a low fat, low sugar diet. This works for me. My legs look bad, but they are 1000 times better than my 3 older siblings, whose legs are disgusting looking. And it has nothing to do with my age. Their legs were gross long before they wer e my current age. Oh, and my legs look a lot better than my identical twin. he only recently started following my advice, last couple of years.

Comment on Will tricare help cover the cost of a vascular surgery (varicose veins)? by Vicki

Vicki — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 02:06:42 +0000

I haven’t dealt specifically with tricare on this issue before.

Being that it is a government policy I imagine their requirements would be similar to Medicaid and Medicare.

Typically, they do not cover if the treatment is considered cosmetic.

If you are having symptoms than it will likely be covered. Symptoms include leg swelling, pain, discoloration, ect…

Typically, they request you complete three months of conservative therapy. Periodic leg elevation and compression stockings.

I would call and ask them about their specific requirements. I would also talk to your MD about starting to use compresion stockings.

Comment on What is the cost of a varicose veins removal surgery? by suep763

suep763 — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:24:30 +0000

You would need a referral to a vascular surgeon and these type of injections can usually be done i the doctors office and if not it would still a lot cheaper because you don’t have to worry anaesthetics and longer than one day stay in hospital

Comment on the similarity and difference of hemorrhoids and varicose veins on legs? by alexwap99

alexwap99 — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 14:30:53 +0000

The varicose veins in your legs are the result of hydrostatic pressure and an inefficient valve system between the two systems that drain blood from your legs (there is a "surface" system and a more profound one, when the valves between there 2 systems stop working, blood isn`t drained completely in the "deeper" system, so it increases the pressure in the surface one, the result being the dilatation of vessels.
The hemorrhoids are also dilated veins, caused mostly by the high pressure of the blood in them, the only problem is that that area is the place of some anasthomosys between blood vessels in your body, this meaning that hemorrhoids can be caused by a systemic disorder (cirrhosis produces varicose veins in the esophagus and a hemorrhoids) . In conclusion there is no big difference as they are both produced by an increased pressure in the venous system in that area.

Comment on Why do some people get varicose veins in their face? by wants 2 know

wants 2 know — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 07:22:09 +0000

this is called rosacea, it is a chronic inflammatory congestion of the cheeks and nose. It is characterized by redness, dilation of the blood vessels, and the formation of papules. The causes of rosacea is unknown. Certain thinks are known to aggravate in some individuals. These include consumption of hot liquids, spicy foods or alcohol, being exposed to extremes of heat and cold, exposure to sunlight, and stress.

Comment on How will I know if I am getting varicose veins? by Dar

Dar — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 00:53:16 +0000

There’s not a lot you can do to prevent them. Standing up for long hours at a time are what cause it. Especially if you’re over weight. When you get home, try putting your feet up to help distribute your blood flow better.

Comment on Do you have any remedies to fade away those bulging varicose veins on legs? by dremadagwa

dremadagwa — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 18:07:59 +0000

diosmin tab and rest

Comment on Are varicose veins a health concern or just a cosmetic issue? by imsety

imsety — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 13:30:10 +0000

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.

Comment on What r the means 2 cure bleeding varicose veins when one is suffering from the same on two legs? by youngdoc

youngdoc — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 07:16:58 +0000

1. Sclerotherapy. In this procedure, your doctor injects small- and medium-sized varicose veins with a solution that scars and closes those veins. In a few weeks, treated varicose veins should fade. Although the same vein may need to be injected more than once, sclerotherapy is effective if done correctly. Sclerotherapy doesn’t require anesthesia and can be done in your doctor’s office.
2. Laser surgeries. Doctors are using new technology in laser treatments to close off smaller varicose veins and spider veins. Laser surgery works by sending strong bursts of light onto the vein, which makes the vein slowly fade and disappear. No incisions or needles are used.
3. Catheter-assisted procedures. In one of these treatments, your doctor inserts a thin tube (catheter) into an enlarged vein and heats the tip of the catheter. As the catheter is pulled out, the heat destroys the vein by causing it to collapse and seal shut. This procedure is usually done for larger varicose veins.
4. Vein stripping. This procedure involves removing a long vein through small incisions. This is an outpatient procedure for most people. Removing the vein won’t affect circulation in your leg because veins deeper in the leg take care of the larger volumes of blood.