Unveiling Varicose Veins: Understanding Causes and Treatments

PACE Hospitals Podcast

Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen, and twisted veins that usually appear dark blue or purple in color. They typically occur in the legs and can be caused by weakened or damaged vein walls and valves. These valves normally help blood flow efficiently toward the heart, but when they weaken, blood can pool in the veins, leading to the development of varicose veins.

Varicose veins are a common vascular condition that affects lakhs of people worldwide. In this episode of the varicose veins podcast, we'll delve into what varicose veins are, what causes them, their symptoms, and the available treatment options.
Join the PACE Hospitals Podcast with Dr. Lakshmi Kumar Chalamarla - Senior Interventional Radiologist and Abdominal Imaging Specialist at PACE Hospitals, Hitech City, Hyderabad, India, by seeking early evaluation and treatment can help alleviate symptoms and prevent complications.

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1. Unveiling Varicose Veins: Understanding Causes and Treatments (00:00:00)

2. What are the types of visible veins and where are they commonly visible? (00:01:27)

3. How do varicose veins develop? (00:02:09)

4. What are the symptoms of varicose veins? (00:03:01)

5. What are the risk and complications of Varicose Veins? (00:03:35)

6. When do Varicose veins need treatment? (00:04:12)

7. Who are the patients requiring Varicose vein treatment? (00:04:46)

8. What are the conservative treatments for varicose veins? (00:05:13)

9. What are the other treatment options for varicose veins? (00:05:42)

10. How is the ablation of varicose vein done? (00:06:28)

11. What is sclerotherapy for varicose veins? (00:07:01)

12. How are the Spider veins or Reticular veins treated? (00:07:22)

13. How long does it take to treat varicose veins? (00:07:43)

14. What is the duration of a hospital stay for a varicose vein procedure? (00:08:03)

15. How to prevent varicose veins? (00:08:48)

16. What are the post-procedure precautions for varicose veins? (00:09:26)

17. What are the advantages of minimally invasive surgery over traditional surgery in Varicose vein Treatment? (00:09:57)

18. Can varicose veins be cured? (00:10:54)

19. Can varicose veins be cured on their own? (00:11:17)

20. Are varicose veins hereditary? (00:11:30)