{"id":1204,"date":"2021-02-06T15:25:21","date_gmt":"2021-02-06T15:25:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/carreras-medical-center\/?p=1204"},"modified":"2021-02-11T16:14:25","modified_gmt":"2021-02-11T16:14:25","slug":"laser-treatment-for-varicose-veins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/carreras-medical-center\/laser-treatment-for-varicose-veins\/","title":{"rendered":"Laser Treatment for Varicose Veins"},"content":{"rendered":"

Can you see the veins in your legs? Spider veins and varicose veins may simply be something you don\u2019t like the look of, but they could also be a risk for your health. If you can see the veins in your legs, it\u2019s important to understand why, check in with a health care provider to determine what\u2019s happening, and then make decisions concerning how you\u2019ll address the issue.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Today, there are options like <\/span>laser vein treatment<\/span><\/a> for removing the veins. In this article, you\u2019ll gain an understanding of whether that may be the correct course for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Why People Get Spider Veins<\/b><\/h2>\n

While we aren\u2019t sure how many people get spider veins and varicose veins, experts estimate that somewhere between 30% to 60% of people have them. So, what does it mean when your veins are very visible?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

A healthy vein travels in one direction. The vein pumps your blood toward your heart. Sometimes, small valves inside a vein will weaken. When this happens, instead of pumping blood toward the heart, some of it slides backward. The blood pools in the vein. This makes the vein bigger, so it bulges as pressure builds on the vein walls. Eventually, this becomes a spider vein or varicose vein when it becomes wide enough to become visible to the eye.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

This doesn\u2019t happen to everyone. If you have them, you may wonder why it\u2019s happening to you. Sometimes, it just happens, but there are people who have a higher risk of this developing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you noticed your parents had spider veins or varicose veins, it may make you more likely to have them. Often, a hereditary history raises the odds of spider veins developing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Have you gone through a pregnancy? Varicose veins are a common symptom during pregnancy. During pregnancy, the body\u2019s blood volume increases by 20%. This puts a lot of pressure on the vein walls. Because of this, many women experience hemorrhoids, spider veins, and varicose veins. If you\u2019re experiencing this during pregnancy, point them out to your OB\/GYN so they can keep an eye on them for you.<\/span><\/p>\n

Many people who sit or stand for long periods of their days develop bulging veins. If you work in a field where sitting or standing most of the time is standard, it may put a lot of pressure on your veins.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The development of varicose veins is also more common as people age. Those over 50 years old are more likely to have this condition.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Additionally, spider veins may be more likely after a person experiences hormonal changes. Injury is another common cause. Finally, sunlight can also make spider veins more likely.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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How to Prevent Varicose Veins<\/b><\/h2>\n

While there are self-care tips that can help you prevent visible veins from occurring, there isn\u2019t any way to naturally get rid of these veins at home. For the varicose or spider veins you already have, you\u2019ll need to seek a health care provider for treatment to have them removed.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

However, if you already have varicose or spider veins, you\u2019re more likely to have more develop. If you know they run in your family, you may also want to take preventative measures.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So how does someone prevent varicose veins? The key here is to improve your circulation. If your circulation system is healthy and strong, your blood will be pumping toward your heart. This will prevent the blood from slowing down and beginning to travel backward.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The best thing you can do to improve your circulation is to keep a regular exercise routine. This can be as simple as going for walks every day or could include taking a spin class. Whatever you can do consistently to keep your legs moving will help. At the end of a long day, elevating your legs can help improve your blood flow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

If you are sitting for long periods of time at work or otherwise, then you should get up and walk around every 30 minutes or so. Even two minutes of movement can do a world of good for your circulation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Perhaps you\u2019re standing for long periods of time. If so, you should take a break every 30 minutes if possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Soaking in a bath is a good way to relax after a long day. However, doing so for a long period of time can slow your circulation. If you\u2019re trying to prevent spider veins, you\u2019ll want to cut your baths short.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The Types of Laser Spider Vein Removal<\/b><\/h2>\n

For laser therapy, there is both standard laser therapy for vein removal, and then there is <\/span>endovenous laser therapy (EVLT)<\/span><\/a>. Other options for removal that your health care provider may recommend include sclerotherapy and radiofrequency ablation (RFA). While some patients may be able to treat their spider veins with a single treatment method, there are cases where your doctor may recommend you have multiple treatments using a combination of the following methods.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n