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• High incidence of mature adults developing varicose veins Says Dr Dhadas
• “The thick green rope-like appearance of varicose veins makes people feel older” Adds
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Mumbai: As we age, varicose veins become a common health concern. Studies estimate that one in five adults live with varicose veins and about 16 per cent of adults with varicose veins are age 60 or older. 65 per cent of adults in this age group who are diagnosed with varicose veins have reported at least one varicose vein related leg symptom. For effective management and treatment of varicose veins, consider seeking professional help such as Legs Vein Treatment in Panvel.

A 53-year-old MrAvinash Mistry, once a professional club cricketer, was suffering from varicose veins since the age of 20. However, he neglected the symptoms, Over a period of time, he started developing pain, swelling of the legs and blackening of the skin over the leg.

It was only after small ulcers (non-healing wound) started developing on his leg that he decided to seek treatment and approached Dr Ashish Dhadas at Surekha Varicose Veins, Dombivli, Mumbai

Dr Ashish Dhadas, Varicose Veins Specialist, at Surekha Varicose Veins Clinic, Dombivli, said,
“Avinash Mistry was suffering from varicose veins for many years. For some reason, the disease was not cured in an initial stage. As a result, the skin of his feet became black and had wounds. Even at this stage, we had successfully treated him with varicose veins laser treatment method. However, in the initial stage, treatment is much easier and effective.”

Varicose veins commonly develop when someone is overweight, there is a family history, a woman is or has been pregnant, or if someone stands for prolonged periods. Both men and women develop varicose veins. Symptoms include fatigue in the legs, leg cramps, leg pain, and swelling of the ankles. If varicose veins are left untreated the vein becomes thick, hard, and painful.For effective treatment of varicose veins in Panvel, consider Legs Vein Treatment.

Dr Dhadas adds “Varicose veins can cause serious complications as the disease progresses. It is easier to treat varicose veins in the early stages and the results are extremely good. In advanced stages, treatment is difficult and results take time. Laser Treatment of Varicose Veins is an accepted and preferred modality of treatment worldwide.

It is superior to open surgery in terms of results. Also, it is scarless, painless and the patient can resume to his routine work within 48-72 hours.” EVLT is an Endovenous Laser Treatment of varicose veins. It is painless, scarless and there are no/minimal complications. The patient can resume his/her daily activities at the earliest.

Apart from EVLT, Cryo Laser and Cryo Sclerotherapy (CLaCS) recently introduced in India for the 1st time at Surekha Varicose Veins Clinic is a revolutionary Brazilian technique for the treatment of spider veins and small varicose veins of the legs. CLaCS is a combination of different technologies like augmented reality, transdermal laser, sclerotherapy and skin cooling for local anesthesia, Dr Ashish Dhadas concluded.

MrAvinashMestry said, “I was suffering from varicose veins since the age of 20 but was unaware of this disease. But after the treatment of varicose veins at this age of 53, my 33 years of pain and swelling has gone off. Also, the wounds have healed. I am thankful to Dr.AshishDhadas for all the right guidance and treatment.”

Varicose Veins is a common problem affecting the general population throughout the world. In India, it is estimated that around 25-30% of females and 10-15% of males suffer from it. However, majority of the patients with varicose veins are unaware of it and the complications it can invite.

Did you know? Varicose veins are enlarged, dilated, tortuous veins with defunctioning valves. They occur due to defunctioning valves in the superficial veins or the perforator veins of the legs. Weak valves in the leg veins are the main reason for the formation of leg veins. Hereditary tendency is seen in nearly 80% of cases. People involved in prolonged standing such as teachers, shop keepers, traffic policemen are more like to suffer from them. In many females, varicose veins start after pregnancy and progress over a while if not diagnosed and treated on time.

Moreover, many family physicians and consultants fail to advocate the need for early intervention in these patients. Valuable time (months/years) is lost in alternative therapy of various oils, oral medications, and ill-designed stockings. Resultantly, many patients present late with complications such as pigmentation, ulceration or superficial vein thrombosis. A problem which could have been nipped in the bud reaches irreversible stages.
Varicose veins may not cause any pain. Signs you may have varicose veins include –
⇒ Veins that are dark purple or blue in colour

⇒ Veins that appear twisted and bulging; they are often like cords on your legs

All you need to know about these everyday habits that can lead to Varicose Veins.

⇒ Crossing legs: This position can put pressure on your legs and hips which can cause veins to engorge with blood and thus become more visible.

⇒ Wearing High heels: If you wear high heels, your calf muscles will not be able to act as a pump to have the blood actively flowing in the veins.

⇒ Too much salt consumption: Opting for a diet loaded with salt is not a good idea. This is so because it can cause water retention, and increases pressure on the veins in your legs.

⇒ High impact running:This can lead to repetitive injury to the vein valves in the legs, causing them to leak, which over the time may raise your risk of varicose veins

⇒ Prolonged sitting and standing: If you sit or stand for a long period then it can cause blood to pool in the leg veins, thereby increasing the pressure within the veins in your legs.

⇒ Obesity: Excessive weight can lead to weakening of leg vein valves thereby leading to varicose veins.