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 Do I need those varicose veins for circulation?
Do I need those veins for future bypass graft?
How does pregnancy impact varicose veins?
What is the treatment for varicose veins during pregnancy?
Should I wait until I have all my children?
How does injection help?
Does it hurt?
How many sessions do I need?
At what intervals can treatment be repeated?
What can I do to minimize discomfort?
What do I do after the injection?
Will treated vein recur?
What can I do to prevent varicose veins?
What does AHCIP cover?
Do I need a referral?
Do I need those varicose veins for circulation?
The simple answer is no as the incompetent vein will impair normal venous return while removing it can improve circulation
Do I need those veins for future bypass graft?
A dilated, fibrosed, weak vein is not a good candidate for graft
How does pregnancy impact varicose veins?
First of all, pregnancy can bring about first onset of varicose vein and may indeed worsen current varicose vein due to changing hormonal environment and later made worse by increasing size of uterus
What is the treatment for varicose veins during pregnancy?
Conservative management is the best way. This includes compression stocking, exercise and leg elevation
Should I wait until I have all my children?
The answer is no, pregnancy can only make the existing varicose vein worse both during and after.
How does injection help?
When varicose veins are eliminated, the blood will be rechannelled to normal vein that can return blood to the heart more efficiently.
Does it hurt?
Most patients will experience some discomfort. And the amount of discomfort will depend on the solution, concentration and most important person's own pain tolerance
How many sessions do I need?
It all depends on the extent of venous disease that includes size, area and distribution. We can give you approximate number of sessions at the consultation time.
At what intervals can treatment be repeated?
Treatments are usually spaced out at two to three weeks interval
What can I do to minimize discomfort?
It is reasonable to take Tylenol before the treatment. And in the extreme case, you can purchase EMLA cream from pharmacy to apply half to one hour before treatment and remove it just before injection
What do I do after the injection?
See sclerotherapy instructions
Will treated vein recur?
The vein that was adequately treated will not recur. However as sclerotherapy does not address underlying weakness of the vein which is genetic in nature in most cases, therefore new vein may appear over time. Prevention is key to reduce the reoccurrence
What can I do to prevent varicose veins?
There is no absolute method of prevention. Most important tool is compression stocking. It can be further helped by exercise, prevent prolong standing, sitting and cross leg. Weight reduction will be useful as well.
What does AHCIP cover?
The initial consultation is covered by AHCIP if you have valid Alberta health card. The treatment for medical reason is covered by AHCIP except medication fees and ultrasound fees.
Do I need a referral?
They are not needed however they are preferred.
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