Have you been experiencing frequent leg cramps lately, or have your legs been painful and swollen or showing signs of skin ulcers or bleeding? If your answer is yes, then this quick read is a must for you.
Varicose veins are a very common disorder characterized by superficial veins found under the skin of the legs becoming swollen and twisted. It usually affects a large percentage of both men and women as they age, though it can also develop as early as during late teen years.
For a long time in the past, patients had limited treatment options most of which involved invasive procedures that caused much pain and discomfort. But thanks to advances in research and technology, patients can now manage their varicose veins through non-invasive methods. An exciting new technique is now being employed successfully which makes use of a medical adhesive to physically seal the enlarged veins. This causes blood flow redirection through nearby veins that are in good shape. This innovative treatment is also known as Super Glue for Veins.
This super glue for veins takes just around 15 minutes under local anesthesia and as an outpatient procedure. It makes use of ultrasound imaging to guide the vascular surgeon as he injects the glue through a fine catheter tube which entry point in the leg is just a small needle puncture. The glue used in this procedure is a type of adhesive that has been proven safe to use in the human body. The diseased vein gets stuck together and sealed once the glue hardens after injection, and eventually dies.
Just like that and patients can get back to their normal activities right after the treatment, without worrying about subsequent pain, infection, or scarring.