How to Treat Varicose Veins with Foam?

It is called sclerotherapy method in the form of a liquid with the help of a thin needle or as a foam in the last years.




 


What to Pay Attention to During Varicose Veins Treatment?

The patient must first be compatible. Patient compliance improves treatment success. Regular use of bandage or varicose stock after the intervention is an important factor in increasing the chance of success. For example; If the patient does not wear the varicose stockings regularly after the needle treatment, he / she will likely repeat it. It is recommended to walk at least 30 minutes after the needle treatment.

After this procedure, the patient should immediately inform his doctor. After the treatment, compliance with some rules should continue. Among them; take care not to survive for a long time; If you don't get away with it, you will have to use heir hosiery, prefer an active life, not to gain weight
 

What is Sclerotherapy?

Sclerotherapy may be in the form of liquid or foam. In the first days after sclerotherapy, the patient is sent home with high pressure socks or bandages. After that, the use of socks for at least three weeks increases the chances of success. If Doppler ultrasonography is used to detect the escape of the vessels; The patient and the physician should be discussed with the detail of the subject and talked about the return of the intervention, risks and expectations of the patient. Patients without interventions should wear regular stockings every day.
 

When is sclerotherapy preferred?

In sclerotherapy, intravenous injected substance burns the internal wall of the vessel and closes the vessel. In this process, the vein closure rate is slightly lower compared to others. Additional sessions are necessary to capture the rate provided by others. In addition to sclerotherapy, a method of inserting a catheter with an ultrasound-guided insertion and intravenous drug delivery.

 

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