Varicose veins treatment

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Advanced Vascular Care

• Advanced vascular care with Dr. Ahsan Ali is a
  complete vascular service encompassing all facets
  of vascular pathology.
• Various vascular conditions such as aneurysms,
  arterial occlusive disease, Thoracic outlet
  syndrome, Hemodialysis access, venous disorders
  are treated in our clinic.
• Surgical treatment is customized for each
  patient.
• At Advanced vascular care, we see patients
  sometimes within 24-48 hours.

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Varicose Veins

• Any vein might become varicose. Varicose veins is
  a very common problem where veins close to your
  skin are swollen and twisted.
• The more standing and walking upright increases
  the pressure in the veins of your lower body and
  it damaged veins in your legs.
• Varicose veins are a common condition caused by
  damaged vein walls and valves.
• Varicose veins may form whenever blood pressure
  increases inside your veins.

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Symptoms And Signs

• Varicose veins may not cause any pain. Below are
  some signs and symptoms you may have during
  varicose veins
• Veins that are dark purple or blue in color
• Veins that appear twisted and bulging
• Burning, throbbing pain in the legs after
  standing for prolonged period
• Skin discoloration around a varicose vein
• Ulcer formation and bleeding
• Swelling and heavy feelings in the legs
• Worsened pain after sitting or standing for a
  long time
• Itching around one or more of your veins

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Causes Of Varicose Veins

• Weak or damaged valves could lead to varicose
  veins. Some condition that puts excessive
  pressure on the legs or abdomen can lead to
  varicose veins.
• The most common conditions which inducers
  pressure are
• Pregnancy
• Obesity
• Standing for long periods
• Chronic constipation
• Tumors
• A previous leg injury
• Genetic Problems

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Diagnosis For varicose veins

• To diagnose varicose veins, you may need an
  ultrasound test to see if the valves in your
  veins are functioning normally or if there's any
  evidence of a blood clot.
• In this noninvasive test, a technician runs a
  small hand-held device (transducer), about the
  size of a bar of soap, against your skin over the
  area of your body being examined.
• The transducer transmits images of the veins in
  your legs to a monitor, so a technician and your
  doctor can see them.
• Your doctor may also ask you to describe any pain
  and aching in your legs.

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Varicose Veins Treatment

• The goals of varicose vein treatment are to
  reduce symptoms and prevent complications.
• Home treatment is typically the first approach.
  You can do below things to ease your symptoms
• Wear compression stockings.
• Prop up (elevate) your legs.
• Avoid long periods of sitting or standing.
• Get plenty of exercise.
• There are some procedures that can treat varicose
  veins and keep the varicose veins from getting
  worse.
• Laser treatment.
• Ligation and stripping.
• Phlebectomy.
• Radiofrequency treatment.
• Sclerotherapy.
• Endoscopic vein surgery.

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Risk factors

• Here are a few factors that increases your risk
  of developing varicose veins
• Age - Aging causes wear and tear on the valves in
  your veins that help regulate blood flow.
• Sex - Hormonal changes before your period or
  during pregnancy or menopause might be a factor
  because female hormones tend to relax vein walls.
  Hormone treatments, such as birth control pills,
  might increase your risk of varicose veins.
• Pregnancy - During pregnancy, the volume of blood
  in your body increases. This change supports the
  growing fetus, but also can produce an
  unfortunate side effect enlarged veins in your
  legs.
• Family history - If other family members had
  varicose veins, there's a greater chance you will
  too.
• Obesity - Being overweight puts added pressure on
  your veins.
• Standing or sitting for long periods of time -
  Your blood doesn't flow as well if you're in the
  same position for long periods.

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Contact Dr. Ahsan Ali

• Dr. Ahsan Ali is a vascular surgeon in Irving,
  Texas, with his expertise in Vascular Surgery.
• Dr. Ahsan Ali has been practicing vascular
  surgery at a very high level for 20 years.
• At Advanced Vascular Care, all procedures are
  performed from start to finish by Dr. Ali
  himself.
• If you or anyone of you experiencing symptoms of
  varicose veins, call Advanced Vascular Care on
  469-808-0000.