Non-medical treatment
The irritation — especially the itching — of varicose and spider veins can be controlled to an extent with either of the following:
* anti-inflammatory medication such as ibuprofen or aspirin — but there is a risk of intestinal bleeding.
* regular exercise, including vein gymnastics, wading through water and going barefoot.
Medical treatment
The treatment of varicose and spider veins varies per patient. It depends upon the results of an ultrasound examination.
Some of the treatment options include surgery which uses lasers to close off the blood flow to the abnormal vein. Below is a list of vein treatment options:
* sclerotherapy
* EVLT (endovenous laser treatment)
* ambulatory phlebectomy
* radiofrequency occlusion
* vein ligation
* vein stripping
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