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Varicose veins are in veins in the body that become enlarged and gnarled. The most common area of the body affected by this problem is the legs. For some people varicose veins are just a cosmetic concern; especially since it can cause a lot of embarrassment over appearance. There are some people where varicose veins becomes a very painful condition causing a lot of discomfort, and in some people it can even be a sign of poor circulation. There are different treatment options available to assist with this problem. If people are thinking about surgery or laser methods as a varicose veins treatment, one of the best options would actually be the Closure Procedure from VNUS. This procedure closes the varicose veins by inserting a catheter into them. This catheter is warmed up using temperature controlled RF energy which warms the vein wall. Once the vein wall is heated, collagen in the vein shrinks which closes the vein. Once a vein shuts the blood reroutes to healthy and normal veins. The benefits of this varicose veins treatment is great and it causes less bruising and swelling when compared to traditional laser and surgery methods, making this the best option for most people. Other varicose vein treatments do include laser surgery and sclerotherapy. Laser surgery is really only effective on small veins, and what happens is it sends strong bursts of light into the vein. This should help the veins fade away over time. The process does not require incisions, but does take a while to work and is not effective on large veins. Sclerotherapy is another method being used to correct this problem in small and medium sized veins. What happens during this procedure is that these smaller veins are injected with a solution. This solution will scar and close the veins. Over a few weeks the veins should start to fade away. This might require multiple injections however. Some people also prefer to take a natural method when trying to fix varicose veins, or at the very worst keep them for worsening. Some of the best ways to keep it from getting worse includes, losing weight, exercising, avoiding long periods of standing and sitting, not wearing super tight clothing, and elevating legs at times. Also for minor varicose vein problems, many people choose to wear compression garments. Compression stocking should be worn all day. They apply pressure to the leg area which should help the legs spread and distribute blood more effectively. Different brands compress the legs more than others, and there are a wide variety of colours and styles to pick from so they can easily be incorporated into someone's wardrobe. Again, these techniques are best during the first signs of varicose veins.
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