Treatment for varicose veins depends on the severity of the condition.In the case of mild varicosities that cause little or no discomfort or other symptoms, treatment is mostly conservative and preventative in nature. Compression tights or stockings to increase flow from the extremities and decrease blood pooling are often used at this point; maintaining an active lifestyle full of exercises that promote good circulation is also a key component of prevention and conservative treatment.
If varicose veins become larger and more problematic, surgery is an option. There are a number of surgical techniques for patients and their health care practitioners to consider: phlebectomy, or vein stripping, removes whole sections of vein, while other surgical treatments include laser treatments and sclerotherapy, involves use of a corrosive substance called a sclerosant to collapse veins so that the body can reabsorb them and route blood elsewhere.
The best therapy depends on a number of factors, and consultation between patient and doctor is the best way to come to a safe and healthy decision.
