Varicose Veins Explained: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

In this video Doctor O'Donovan explains key things you need to know about varicose veins. According to the NHS "Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins that usually occur on the legs and feet. They may be blue or dark purple, and are often lumpy, bulging or twisted in appearance."
TYPES OF VARICOSE VEINS
There are different types of varicose veins, and in this video we discuss three of them: trunk varicose veins; reticular varicose veins and telangiectasia varicose veins (also known as thread or spider veins).
TREATMENT OF VARICOSE VEINS
Although there isn't a cure for varicose veins, these treatments can reduce their appearance and relieve discomfort:
1. Elevation: To increase blood flow and decrease pressure in your veins, you should elevate your legs above your waist several times throughout the day.
2. Elastic stockings: Supportive stockings or socks compress your veins and reduce discomfort. The compression stops your veins from stretching and helps blood flow.
3. Injection therapy (sclerotherapy): During sclerotherapy, a healthcare provider injects a solution into your vein. The solution causes the vein walls to stick together. Eventually, your vein turns into scar tissue and fades away.
4. Laser therapy: In a minimally invasive procedure called endovenous thermal ablation, healthcare providers use a catheter (a long, thin tube) and laser to close off a damaged vein.
5. Vein surgery: During these procedures, also called ligation and stripping, the surgeon ties off your affected vein (ligation) to stop blood from pooling. The surgeon may remove (strip) the vein to prevent varicose veins from reappearing.
Content and TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 - Introduction to varicose veins
00:22 - Causes of varicose veins
02:13 - Symptoms of varicose veins
02:41 - Treatment of varicose veins
04:11 - When to see your doctor about varicose veins
Key things to get the most out of your doctors appointment:
- Write down your symptoms including when they started, when they happen and how often you have them.
- Write down anything that makes them worse or better.
- Take a friend or relative along for support - they could also ask questions and take notes to help you remember what the doctor says.
- Ask the doctor to explain anything you don't understand.
- Ask the doctor to write things down for you if you think it might help.
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Further information from trusted sources:
Information from NHS UK: www.nhs.uk/conditions/varicos...
Mayo Clinic information: www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-c...
Cleveland Clinic information: my.clevelandclinic.org/health...
Circulation Foundation UK: www.circulationfoundation.org...
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Date published: 25/01/2024. Next review date: 22/01/2027

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[@DoctorODonovan]

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[@saintinojohns4031]

Well explained

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Thank you

[@sobekstephanie]

Ugh, my mom and grandma both had this so I feel my chances are high of getting them.

[@nurulamilinahmadtermizi2013]

Is it possible for the varicose to disappear by itself? I think I have it but some other time, it does not visible. and does some food affecting it or can prevent it?