Varicose veins are a condition in which swollen blood vessels appear just under the skin surface of your body. This happens when the walls of your veins are weak and valves present in the veins are not working properly. This affects the backflow of the blood from your legs to the heart and blood pools in your veins. This leads to the blue and purple bulges you see on your legs, feet or ankles.
Many people have this common misconception that varicose veins only pose cosmetic problems, which is not true!
Apart from being unsightly – they can also cause health problems if not treated properly and can get worse over time.
Let us discuss what happens if they go untreated.
Increased pain and swelling
If varicose veins are left untreated, they can develop pain and swelling. This can add to patients’ discomfort other than cosmetic concerns.
Prolonged symptoms
If you are not experiencing any symptoms with varicose veins right now, does not mean that no symptoms will appear if you leave them untreated. It’s better to get your varicose veins treated before it gets worse.
Tiredness and weakness
With time, untreated varicose veins can cause various symptoms like pain and weakness in the legs. This causes the individual to get tired faster and with more severity, especially for the individuals with active lifestyles or occupations that demand being active.
Ulcers
In worst cases, there are increased chances that untreated varicose veins will develop wounds like ulcers. These ulcers can cause spontaneous bleeding making it harder for the wounds to heal.
Other conditions
Untreated varicose veins can lead to life-threatening conditions, such as deep vein thrombosis, blood clots, and lipodermatosclerosis.
In short, not treating varicose veins and leaving them as such can lead to worse-appearing veins, more unpleasant symptoms, and more damage to the veins.
That is why you should seek medical help.
A vein specialist can examine your veins and help make a proper treatment plan suitable for your needs.
Some of the most effective and painless treatments for varicose veins available at Callidora are
Laser treatment – Both simple Laser treatment and Endovenous laser treatment options are available.
Ablation – Removing problematic blood vessels. This procedure can be done through traditional surgery or through advanced methods that significantly reduce the time patients need to recover.
Sclerotherapy – Getting rid of small varicose veins by injecting the veins with a solution that collapses them. Glue anesthesia special medical-grade glue is injected into affected veins to close them.
CLaCS technique – It comprises the combination of different technologies like sclerotherapy, augmented reality, laser, and skin cooling used for anesthesia.
If you are suffering from varicose veins, it is best to consult a vein specialist. Dr. Ravul Jindal has over 20 years of experience in the treatment of varicose veins. To book your appointment for the best treatment, contact us today.
