VARICOSE VEIN IS A COMPLICATED DISEASE AND OVER THE PERIOD GRADUALLY INCREASE THE VENOUS PRESSURE.

If this increased pressure is ignored then over time serious skin problems can develop which can lead to ulceration. Many patients come to us as they remember their Granny suffering over many years with painful ulcers and having to have her legs bandaged all the time. They dont want to suffer as she did and want to nip the problem in the bud. Very sensible!

So there are three main reasons not to ignore varicose veins and to get the underlying problem which is causing the increased pressure treated:

 

1. Varicose veins are unattractive. Many people are seriously affected by the looks of their veins. They will not show their legs in public and indeed often even to their partner. This has an adverse effect on sport participation and enjoyment of holidays and other leisure activities. In some it can affect their careers and we have seen many actors and models (both sexes!) who "needed" their legs to look better. Most patients are delighted with the appearance of their legs after our treatments.                                                                                                          
2. Varicose veins hurt. As mentiioned above it isnt actually the varicose veins that normally cause the symptoms but the increased pressure. Nevertheless most patients with varicose veins suffer from various symptoms which can also affect lifestyle. Common symptoms are tired legs, itchiness, throbbing, restless legs, and aching. These symptoms usually resolve very quickly after EVLT and RFA.                                                  
3. Varicose veins can lead to serious skin damage and ulcers. Although most patients with varicose veins dont get ulceration most leg ulcers are associated with varicose veins and caused by the same problem that causes varicose veins. Treating the varicose veins properly removes this cause and dramatically reduces the risk of leg ulcers.

 

We are pleased TO INFORM YOU THAT WE OFFERING YOUfirst line treatment should be either EVLT (Endovenous Laser Ablation) or RFA (eg VEIN).

 

DR HIMANSHU SHAH’S VARICOSE VEIN CENTRE the ENDOVENOUS LASER CENTRE in BORIWALI MUMBAI established specifically to provide Endovenous Laser.

The guidance FOR VARICOSE VEIN PATIENT WITH 3 key recommendations:

 

1. All patients with Varicose Veins and Symptoms should be referred to a Vascular Service.
2. Assessment should include full Colour Duplex Ultrasound scanning
3. Treatment should be by Endovenous Thermal Ablation and if this not possible or required Foam Sclerotherapy. Surgery should only be undertaken if both these fail. 

 

In expert experienced hands surgery is in fact never required.

DR HIMANSHU SHAH’S VARICOSE Veincentre has been doing all this for the decade.