{"id":1823,"date":"2018-05-08T07:15:07","date_gmt":"2018-05-08T07:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/?p=1823"},"modified":"2021-03-16T21:51:38","modified_gmt":"2021-03-16T21:51:38","slug":"10-quick-facts-about-sclerotherapy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/simplyhealth.today\/10-quick-facts-about-sclerotherapy\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Quick Facts About Sclerotherapy"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Have you ever heard of a medical procedure called sclerotherapy? It\u2019s not one of the most common procedures out there, and the name alone might raise some eyebrows in patients who have never heard of it before. It certainly sounds like something that should be at least a little bit high tech, right? If you\u2019ve never heard about sclerotherapy, you should be paying attention to this article. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sclerotherapy is described as a treatment that involves the injection of medication in the veins, and it\u2019s most often used to treat conditions such as varicose veins. If you have varicose veins, you might want to consider scleropathy as a potential treatment. Have you been struggling with varicose veins and could sclerotherapy benefit you as a treatment? Here are quick facts about scleropathy that can help you prepare for the procedure if you have one booked already and don\u2019t know what\u2019s to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. What is sclerotherapy used for?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Especially if you\u2019ve never heard of the term sclerotherapy before, you might want to go back to the etymology of the word itself: First, the prefix sclera- of scleropathy directly translates to \u2018hard\u2019 in Greek \u2013 and from there we can naturally assume that sclerotherapy is there to treat several types of hard-growths and formations in the veins <\/a>when they occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Including these treatments are treatments for varicose veins \u2013 something many people suffer from as they get older; several years ago, you would have had to rely on a much more physically invasive treatment if you wanted to get rid of your varicose (or spider) veins. Now, you only have to resort to sclerotherapy to fix these issues. Sclerotherapy is also well-known for being used to treat any kind of deformation that might occur in the veins or blood vessels \u2013 of which we can say the most common is spider veins.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

2. What is done during sclerotherapy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sclerotherapy is much easier, quicker and less invasive than the types of procedures that were generally done even as recent as fifteen years ago: Now, you don\u2019t need to worry about being cut up from the one side of your leg to the other side just so you can fix an issue that\u2019s as simple as spider veins. Sclerotherapy is a much easier procedure than the length procedures that were available more than ten years ago, and today it can be done in approximately ten minutes or even less \u2013 can you really believe it?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During sclerotherapy a chemical <\/a>is injected into the veins, and this chemical works on the veins to remove the obstruction \u2013 or in this case, take care of the condition that most people know as varicose or spider veins. This alone is enough for a huge confidence boost in most people. If you\u2019ve been struggling, sclerotherapy helps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

3. Sclerotherapy risks<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Have you been going through some of this list and noticed that sclerotherapy could be beneficial to you and the condition you might be suffering from? Then you should consider making an immediate appointment with your doctor to discuss the potential benefits of sclerotherapy for your health. First, sclerotherapy is a treatment <\/a>that is generally prescribed if you suffer from what\u2019s known as varicose or spider veins, which can be a massive cause of a knock to someone\u2019s self confidence \u2013 especially if they are someone who is used to showing off their legs. But sclerotherapy does not come without some risks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Getting sclerotherapy might in itself be a potential trigger for a blood clot forming, because of the fact that sclerotherapy affects your veins, so always undergo this therapy with a very close eye from your medical professional \u2013 and mention anything unusual that happens to you to your doctor immediately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

4. The cost of sclerotherapy<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to booking any kind of medical procedure, most people think of the health risks firsts \u2013 what could go wrong with the procedure? Since we\u2019ve already covered that in the last point, what\u2019s the next think people think about when they have to book the procedure with the hospital? The next thing most people (and we\u2019re willing to bet you too) would be thinking about is the potential cost of sclerotherapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How much is it going to cost you in order to do this procedure? Many people might have to dip into their savings if their doctor has recommended sclerotherapy as a treatment; or many people might be lucky enough to be able to dip into their savings to pay for their surgery<\/a>: You can estimate that sclerotherapy will cost you about $1, 000 per leg: And it may or may not be covered by your medical insurance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

5. Sclerotherapy Worth It?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

When you first notice the occurrence of varicose veins<\/a> in your body, you might find that you are absolutely horrified to see this for the first time \u2013 after all, this is something that only happens to people as they get older right, and so this must mean that you yourself are getting…gasp…old! But this is not the case. Varicose veins can happen to anyone at any age \u2013 and it\u2019s often simply pressure or weakening of the blood vessels in the legs that causes spider veins to occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, this might be a cause of concern for many people who are used to showing off their legs and are suddenly self conscious because they have visible spider veins; Then, you\u2019ll have to ask yourself if you consider sclerotherapy to be worth it. Do you think that the result of the surgery happens to warrant the amount you will pay for surgery?<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n

 <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

6. Sclerotherapy Complications<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019ve finally made up your mind and decided that you would like to undergo sclerotherapy as a treatment to rid yourself of any potential spider veins, then you might be wondering about all of the things that can go wrong during the procedure. The first advice we have for you is to relax: Yes, it\u2019s normal to feel a little bit scared before surgery \u2013 this happens to everyone, and it\u2019s largely tied to the fear of not knowing what the results will be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, in most cases, you can trust your surgeon to know what they\u2019re doing \u2013 and you\u2019ll feel much better after the initial healing phase is over. There are some complications that might occur during sclerotherapy, and these are usually all complications your doctor should tell you about before surgery \u2013 these can including embolisms, strokes and injuries <\/a>to your nerves in very rare cases where complications arise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

7. Finding a Sclerotherapy Surgeon<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Have you decided after reading some of the entires on the list that sclerotherapy very well might be the treatment that you need to get rid of your spider veins and get some of your self confidence back? Then you should know that your next step after deciding to have the surgery is to find a surgeon that will be willing to do the sclerotherapy \u2013 and, of course, a surgeon that will do a good job at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s likely that the surgeon who recommended the surgery will instead refer you to another doctor who is qualified in sclerotherapy, very likely a general surgeon or a dermatologist <\/a>instead. Make sure that you check the doctor up online to make sure that others have been happy with the surgery they have conducted \u2013 online reviews are a great way in modern times to check up on a doctor\u2019s reviews online.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

8. Sclerotherapy Advice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Okay, so have you read through this list and finally decided to take the plunge to undergo sclerotherapy surgery? That\u2019s great news: This is for the best benefit of your health, and you might find that your legs are suddenly under a lot less pressure now that you have gotten rid of the spider veins; and you might also find that you have undergone a sudden surge in confidence that you no longer have to show off your spider veins and can instead get a beautiful dress and show off your legs instead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But if you are about to undergo sclerotherapy then you should know that you need to switch over to a healthy diet \u2013 and make sure that you eliminate the cause of sclerotherapy at the same time. This can be attributed to pressure being put on the legs which is unhealthy for the blood vessels<\/a> in your legs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

9. When You Can\u2019t<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There are still some existing conditions that mean that you are unable to undergo sclerotherapy and might have to find an alternate treatment for your condition. For starters, there is generally no age restriction that is placed on getting sclerotherapy, but the problem is so rarely seen in children and teenagers that sclerotherapy surgery is very uncommonly recommended for anyone under sixteen \u2013 and therefore it\u2019s generally not recommended in children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a medical history of blood clots then you might also choose to avoid sclerotherapy because of the fact that one of the contraindications of getting sclerotherapy is the potential of developing blood closts \u2013 and with a history of blood clots<\/a> it is generally not recommended that you should risk it. If you are taking any kind of medication that can interfere, you should also be sure to check this condition with your doctor first before undergoing surgery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

\"\"<\/figure><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

10. Sclerotherapy Aftercare<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Have you just undergone sclerotherapy and don\u2019t know what to do when it comes to your aftercare? The first step we\u2019d advise to you is to contact your doctor and ask them what they recommend for surgery aftercare \u2013 as the best recommendation for surgery aftercare is most commonly going to be from the doctor who did the surgery in the first place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But, as a broad recommendation to people who have undergone the procedure, you can wear compression stockings (available from the drug store or hospital) to make sure that you don\u2019t develop blood clots in your legs after undergoing the surgery \u2013 you might also use a topical antibacterial cream or some kind of medication for antibiotics <\/a>after surgery; this will likely be on recommendation of the same doctor who did the surgery. It\u2019s recommended that you shower with compression stockings off and replace them after surgery for added safety.\r\n

<\/div>