Dr. Claire- NYC Varicose Vein Treatment Specialist in Manhattan

More often however, there may be a range of symptoms from small nuisances to debilitating may. Some of the symptoms include aching pain and discomfort, foot and ankle swelling, throbbing sensation, tingling and numbness in the legs.

Varicose veins are caused by weak or damaged vein walls and valves. Normal valves would prevent back flow of the blood. Damaged valves will leak blood backwards. This causes the veins to be full of blood, increasing the blood pressure inside the vessel. This can happen because of previous pregnancy, chronic consipation, obesity or just being genetically predisposed.

to see how blood is flowing in your veins.
Depending on the location, sometimes a venogram may be done to further assess your veins. During this test, a special dye is injected into your legs and X-rays are taken. The dye appears on the X-rays, giving a better view of how your blood is flowing.

Tests such as ultrasounds or venograms help ensure that another disorder like a blood clot or a blockage isn’t causing the pain and swelling in your legs.

(spider veins) permanently closes the abnormal vein. This will result in disappearance of the vein as well as elimination in the painful symptoms.

In mid size varicose veins (most common), laser treatments are often used to close off the abnormal varicosities.

A laser is a strong burst of light applied to the vein that causes the vein to close and disappear over time. In very large veins, sometimes it may be necessary to surgically remove the varicosities using tiny incisions. All treatments can be performed using local anesthesia or light sedation.

physical exam.

, and glycerin that will help collapse the vein. This is usually painless and well tolerated.

off damaged veins effectively by zapping them using bursts of high intensity light.

There is no need to make any cuts in this minimally invasive procedure. It is often used for most varicose and spider veins. It is well tolerated with local anesthesia or light sedation. Most patients resume all normal activities the next day.

In the past this was a major procedure done in hospitals. Recently, this procedure has been modified.

Now it is minimally invasive and can usually be done in the office setting. The treatment involves making tiny punctures along the path of the vein. Using a special instrument, the varicose veins are gently removed through these small openings.

The poke holes are so small that only local anesthetic is needed and no stitches are required. The patient is able to resume normal activity quickly, and discomfort following the treatment is rare.

Radiofrequency Ablation Treatments – is heat that is generated by radio waves and is used to close off varicose veins.

EndoVenous Laser Ablation Treatments – involves closing off the vein, from the inside using heat.

Sclerotherapy Treatments – is conducted by injecting a liquid into the affected vein, to close it up.

Superficial Thrombophlebitis Treatments – means there’s a blood clot in the vein just under the skin, and some treatments may include applying heat to the painful area, elevating the affected leg, bed rest, and possibly wearing compression stockings. The condition usually improves on its own.

in the lower extremity superficial venous system, often the underlying cause of painful varicose veins. This procedure uses an adhesive to close the vein. It is the only non-thermal, non-tumescent, non-sclerosant procedure approved for use in the U.S. that uses an advanced formulated medical adhesive that closes the diseased vein.

abnormal blood clots that restrict blood flow in the veins and arteries, to prevent any complications such as a heart attack, and prevent damage to tissues and organs.

This helps prevent leg swelling, and can also slightly lessen blood clots. If you have varicose veins, spider veins, or have just had surgery, compression stockings may be right for you.