Sclerotherapy is a method of removing veins damaged by varicose veins. The operation itself consists in the introduction into the vein of a special composition that destroys the wall of the vessel and leads to the subsequent scarring of the vein.
Features of the method
Sclerotherapy of the veins of the lower limbs is a fairly new method of getting rid of damaged veins. Before her appearance, the veins were removed surgically, which included anesthesia, which is a real stress for the body. The drawbacks of this method can be attributed to the fact that after the operation it is necessary to make a long time for dressings. All these drawbacks of compression sclerotherapy have been avoided. It is suitable for the treatment of varicose veins and other problems with veins.
Sclerotherapy of veins - consequences
After this procedure, the following side effects may be noted, which are normal:
- burning indicates that the remedy has begun to act;
- the appearance of itching, which can last from hour to day;
- darkening of the skin around the damaged vein, which can last for a year;
- insignificant exfoliation;
- Occasionally, pain may occur at the injection site, especially during physical exertion;
- On the skin, a burn may occur if a small amount of the product has fallen on it.
To more serious consequences of sclerotherapy should be attributed:
- thrombophlebitis , which develops due to neglect of elastic underwear inflammation of the walls of blood vessels;
- severe burns due to the ingress of a significant amount of sclerotic drug into the tissues;
- thrombosis of veins.
Sclerotherapy - contraindications
Let this method of combating varicose veins is safe, yet it is contraindicated for some, namely:
- future mothers and lactating women;
- patients who are allergic to certain components of the sclerotic drug;
- Persons with severe atherosclerotic vascular lesions;
- patients with thrombosis or thrombophlebitis of the extremities;
- people with heart disease.
Sclerotherapy results
Sclerotherapy is mostly successful. You can compare the results after sclerotherapy before and after three weeks later. During this time, small damaged veins and vascular networks disappear. The result of removal of larger veins will be visible after three months.
But no matter how effective this method is, it is impossible to completely get rid of this trouble. The probability of recurrence and the need to repeat the operation in five to ten years is available in all methods of removing veins.