Varicose Veins Treatment in Gurgaon, Haryana
What are Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins visible through skin. They develop when vein valves weaken, causing blood to pool. This pooling enlarges veins, commonly appearing on legs. Risk factors include age, pregnancy, and prolonged standing. Most cases cause no serious health issues. However, some people experience pain, heaviness, or swelling. Severe cases may lead to skin damage or blood clots. Treatment ranges from lifestyle changes to medical procedures.
What are the Types of Varicose Veins?
Trunk Varicose Veins
Trunk (truncal) varicose veins involve the main superficial veins of the legs, such as the great or small saphenous veins, running along the thigh and calf. They present large, bulging, twisted veins with heaviness, aching, swelling, night cramps, and sometimes skin darkening or ulcers. Early stages may use compression stockings and lifestyle changes, but symptomatic or advanced disease usually needs endovenous thermal ablation (laser or radiofrequency), foam sclerotherapy or phlebectomy guided by ultrasound.
Reticular Varicose Veins
Reticular veins are bluish, flat, net-like veins 2–4 mm wide, commonly seen on the outer thighs, backs of knees and lower legs. They may cause dull aching, burning, or cosmetic concern and can feed nearby spider veins. Mild cases are often managed with compression and risk-factor control, while persistent pain or prominent clusters are treated with sclerotherapy, microphlebectomy or endovenous laser techniques to close the faulty veins.
Telangiectasia Varicose Veins
Telangiectasia (spider veins) are very small red, purple or blue veins on the skin surface, typically on the thighs, calves, ankles and sometimes the face. They usually cause cosmetic concern but can be associated with leg heaviness, burning or itching and may reflect underlying venous reflux. When only cosmetic and early, no treatment is essential; for visible or symptomatic clusters, first-line options are microsclerotherapy or surface laser/light therapies, sometimes combined with treating any deeper feeder veins first to prevent recurrence.
What are the Symptoms of Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins appear as enlarged, twisted veins. They typically show blue or purple colouration. Veins bulge prominently through the skin surface. Usually visible on legs and feet areas.
- Pain and aching occur in affected leg areas.
- Heaviness and fatigue develop in the legs.
- Itching and burning sensations around veins are common.
- Swelling happens in the ankles and feet regions.
- Muscle cramps occur, especially at night times.
- Skin discoloration develops near varicose veins.
- Skin ulcers may form near the ankles.
- Bleeding occurs if varicose veins rupture.
- Blood clots develop in severe untreated cases.
- Skin becomes dry, thin, and easily damaged.
Symptoms worsen with prolonged standing or sitting. Heat exposure intensifies pain and swelling significantly.
What Causes Varicose Veins?
Varicose veins develop when vein valves fail to function. Healthy vein valves prevent blood from flowing backward. When these valves weaken, blood pools in veins. Pooled blood causes veins to enlarge and twist. Various factors compromise valve and vein wall integrity.
Key Causes:
- Weak vein valves
- Damaged vein walls
- High blood pressure
- Family history factors
- Advanced age effects
- Prolonged standing positions
- Pregnancy hormonal changes
- Obesity weight strain
- Sedentary lifestyle habits
- Blood clot history
What are the Risk Factors for Varicose Veins?
As a person ages, the collagen and elastin structures in the walls of the veins naturally degrade. This makes the vein walls less flexible and more prone to stretching under pressure. But besides this there are other risk factors as well:
- The risk of varicose veins accelerates after the age of 50, although the process of venous wall weakening is gradual and begins much earlier.
- This risk is heightened during periods of major hormonal fluctuation, such as puberty, use of birth control pills, hormone replacement therapy, and especially pregnancy.
- The risk increases progressively as a person maintains a sedentary and/or obese state for a long duration.
- In some cases, varicose veins are present from birth, but the symptoms begin to show in adulthood, especially as other risk factors (like age or occupation) come into play.
Do Pregnancy and Varicose Veins Have a Relation?
Yes, pregnancy significantly increases varicose vein risk. During pregnancy, blood volume increases substantially. Hormonal changes weaken vein walls and valve function. The growing uterus puts pressure on pelvic veins. This restricts blood flow back to the heart. These factors combine to cause varicose vein development. Many pregnant women experience new or worsening varicose veins. The condition often improves after pregnancy ends.
Varicose veins typically do not directly harm pregnancy. The condition usually causes discomfort to the mother, not fetal complications. However, severe cases may increase blood clot risk. Blood clots pose serious risks during pregnancy. Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) can be life-threatening. Pregnant women with varicose veins need monitoring. Compression stockings and elevation help manage symptoms safely. Most varicose veins improve after pregnancy naturally.
How are Varicose Veins Diagnosed?
Doctors begin with a physical examination of visible veins. They assess your legs while standing or sitting. The doctor asks about pain, heaviness, and swelling. Visual inspection often confirms initial varicose vein diagnosis. They may perform a Valsalva manoeuvre test. This involves straining while the doctor feels veins.
- Advanced imaging tests provide detailed blood flow information.
- Duplex ultrasound is the standard diagnostic imaging method. It combines regular ultrasound with Doppler ultrasound technology. Sound waves create images showing vein structure and function.
The test evaluates blood flow direction and speed. Venograms involve injecting special dye for detailed X-ray imaging. These advanced tests rule out blood clots. They also identify any venous valve dysfunction clearly.
What is the Treatment for Varicose Veins?
Treatment depends on severity and symptoms. Non-surgical options include compression stockings and lifestyle changes. Surgical methods like sclerotherapy, phlebectomy, and endovenous procedures permanently close veins. Consult doctors to determine the best approach.
Non-surgical Methods Used to Treat Varicose Veins
Non-surgical approaches include lifestyle modifications and compression wear. Elevation, exercise, and weight management improve circulation. Compression stockings reduce swelling and discomfort. Avoiding prolonged standing or sitting helps prevent worsening. These methods manage symptoms but don't eliminate veins.
Surgical Methods Used to Treat Varicose Veins
Surgical procedures permanently remove or close problematic veins. Options vary based on vein size and severity. Procedures are minimally invasive with quick recovery times.
Sclerotherapy
Sclerotherapy involves injecting a solution directly into affected veins. The solution irritates vein linings, causing them to collapse. Blood reroutes to healthy veins automatically. Works best for small to medium-sized varicose veins. Multiple sessions may be needed for optimal results.
Phlebectomy (Ambulatory Phlebectomy)
Phlebectomy removes varicose veins through small skin incisions. The procedure uses local anesthesia with minimal scarring. Recovery is quick, typically one to two weeks. Suitable for surface veins that are easily accessible. Combines well with other treatment methods.
Endovenous (Inside the Vein) Procedures (for Larger Veins)
Endovenous procedures treat larger, deeper varicose veins. Catheters deliver heat to close vein walls. Two main types: radiofrequency ablation and laser ablation. Heat seals the vein, redirecting blood flow. Minimally invasive with high success rates and quick recovery.
What are the Serious Complications of Varicose Veins?
Serious complications of varicose veins include painful venous ulcers, bleeding, severe skin changes (like hardening/discoloration), and life-threatening blood clots, particularly Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE) if a clot travels to the lungs. Untreated issues can lead to chronic swelling, infections, reduced mobility, and significantly impact quality of life, requiring prompt medical attention.
Can Varicose Veins Be Prevented?
If you already feel heaviness, pain, or itching, or see visible veins, an early check-up is the best prevention. Else, you can adopt the following prevention tips:
- Avoid long sitting or standing; move around every 30–40 minutes to keep blood circulation healthy.
- Maintain a healthy weight; extra weight puts pressure on your leg veins.
- Doing regular light exercise, walking, cycling, and swimming helps keep veins strong.
- Elevate your legs above heart level for 10–15 minutes a day to reduce pressure.
- Avoid tight clothes or tight elastics; they can restrict blood flow.
- Use compression stockings (if advised by a doctor). They’re helpful if you have a family history, early symptoms, or a job where you stand for long hours.
- Eat low-salt foods and stay well-hydrated; salt increases swelling, while good hydration improves circulation.
Why Choose Artemis Hospital for Varicose Vein Treatment?
Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, is trusted for varicose vein treatment because we use the latest laser and radiofrequency technologies, which give faster healing and better results. The hospital has high-volume vascular surgeons who do these procedures every day, so their expertise reduces risks.
Artemis also has advanced imaging, infection-controlled OT, and international-level safety protocols, which many regular hospitals don’t provide. Plus, most patients walk home the same day, with very little pain and almost no scarring.
In short: better technology, more experienced specialists, safer procedures, quicker recovery, and consistently good outcomes — that’s why patients prefer Artemis for varicose veins.
How to Book a Consultation for Varicose Vein Treatment at Artemis Hospitals Gurgaon?
To book a consultation at Artemis Hospital, Gurgaon, you can call our appointment desk or visit the hospital’s official website. Tell us your name, age, and the health issue you want to discuss. We will share the available dates and help you choose a suitable time. After confirming your slot, you’ll receive instructions about documents, reports, or tests you should bring. The whole process is simple and takes only a few minutes. For more information, call +91 98004 00498.
Reviewed by Dr. S N Khanna
Chairperson, Adult Cardiac Surgery & Heart - Lung Transplant
Artemis Hospitals
