Sclerotherapy for Varicose and Spider Veins

Sclerotherapy is a treatment method in which phlebologists insert medicine into blood or lymph channels, causing them to shrink. The varicose vein or so-called spider vein is also used for treatment.

The treatment is non-operative and simply requires an injection. It may also be used to treat blood and lymph vessel abnormalities that result in abnormal vessel formation.

As veins swell and bulge, most frequently in the legs, the varicosis veins develop. This is because of damaged venous walls that damage the venous valves. Blood builds up in the veins, leading to an enlarged and an abnormality.

What Conditions does sclerotherapy treat?

Sclerotherapy is usually used to treat varicose veins. Chronic venous insufficiency is another term for varicose veins.

It is used to treat several conditions such as:

• Malformed lymph vessels. These are vessels that carry lymphatic fluid or lymph, which helps the immune system fight infections.
• Haemorrhoids. Sclerotherapy may be used when other treatments fail. Haemorrhoids occur when blood vessels, surrounding the rectum, swell and become irritated, causing pain and making bowel movements uncomfortable.
• HydrocelesTrusted Source. A hydrocele is an unhealthy development of fluid in a body cavity. Hydroceles are common in the testicles.

Phlebotomists may use a vein finder to perform this operation more quickly and safely to ease the treatment.

For example, the SIFVEIN-5.2 emits non-invasive infrared light with various wavelengths, allowing for variable projection depth based on vein conditions.

Vein finder SIFVEIN-5.2 has a different wavelength; to allow the absorption of light by oxyhemoglobin in surrounding tissues and vessels. After photoelectric conversion and image processing, the information is filtered to display veins on the screen. It is used to find veins at ease. 

It can be advantageous for elderly patients, people with dark skin, or those suffering from a condition that makes venous access difficult.

To summarize, sclerosing is a safe treatment. It is less dangerous and invasive than procedure so anesthesia is not required. This can be better with the use of venous finders.

References: What is Sclerotherapy?, Sclerotherapy for Varicose and spider veins

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