Symptoms of Varicose Veins include:

• Itchiness In The Leg And Ankle
• Itchiness After Wearing Socks
• Pain In The Leg
• Large Bumpy Veins That Look Like Snakes
• Veins That Ache
• Redness Or Rash On The Skin
• Color Changes In The Skin
• Burning And Throbbing In The Leg

In some cases, varicose veins may cause complications like:

• Inflammation Of The Veins Called Phlebitis
• Bleeding
• Clotting In Superficial Vein

Healthy veins flow blood to the heart and in case of varicose veins, the small valves inside the veins stop working hence collecting and blocking the blood in veins. This results in increased blood pressure, and veins become swollen and enlarged. However, researchers have not been able to know the exact cause of varicose veins, but certain things may increase the probability of varicose veins. These include:

• Pregnancy
• Long Periods Of Standing
• Obesity
• Being Female
• Being Older
• Genetic Factors

In most of the cases, varicose veins do not need treatment. However, there are some steps that you can take to treat varicose veins. These include:

• Elevating Your Legs Above Your Heart Three To Four Times A Day For About 15 Minutes May Help With Blood Flow And Reduce Swelling
• Compression Stockings Or Support Hose Are Large Elastic Socks That Gently Squeeze Your Veins. These Helps Stop Blood From Pooling And May Be Effective If You Wear Them Every Day
• Scleropathy Is A Common Varicose Vein Treatment Where Your Doctor Injects Saline Or Another Substance Into Your Vein. Blood Will No Longer Flow Through The Vein And The Other Veins Will Make Up For It
• Thermal Ablation Uses Lasers Or Radiofrequency Energy. A Small Fiber Is Inserted Into The Vein Through A Catheter And The Laser Or Radiofrequency Energy Delivers Heat That Destroys The Wall Of The Vein
• Vein Stripping Is A Surgery To Remove Varicose Veins

Endo venous Laser Ablation is a relatively new method for treating varicose veins without having to go for a surgery. In this process, the abnormal veins are heated by laser. The heat kills the walls of the veins, and the body then naturally absorbs the dead tissue, and the abnormal veins are destroyed. It can be carried out in a simple treatment room rather than an operating theatre.

What happens during the Endo Venous Laser Ablation Procedure?

Your healthcare provider will numb the area where the tube or catheter will be put into your vein. You will also be given a shot or injection of numbing medicine along the length of the vein that will be treated.  The surgeon will make a small cut or incision in your skin and insert the catheter. It will be guided into the varicose vein. A laser fibre will be put into the catheter. As your healthcare provider slowly pulls out the catheter, the laser will heat up the length of the vein. The vein will close and should eventually shrink.

The procedure usually takes less than an hour. The cut where the catheter was inserted will likely be small enough that you won’t need stitches.

After the Endo Venous Laser Ablation Process:

After the procedure, you will be encouraged to walk for about 30-60 minutes. However, there might be some bruising on your leg but the bruises will go away after 2-3 weeks.

At Saudi German Hospital, our department General Surgery is fully equipped with state-of-the-art technology followed by the latest foreign quality treatment procedures. Our expert and highly qualified team of doctors are an asset for the Saudi German Hospital. They will assist you and help you in every way possible.