Say Goodbye to Foot Varicose Veins: Treatment and Relief
Foot varicose veins? They come with swelling and pain.
A lot of patients walk into our office and present with foot swelling, large varicose veins, and a sunburst pattern of spider veins on the inner foot region.
Gravity hits the feet and ankles hardest, so vein issues usually start there and get worse over time. Foot swelling can also be a late sign of lymphedema from long-term vein problems.
The old-school rule is: don't touch varicose veins below the inner ankle bone (A.K.A medial malleolus) because of artery injury risk. But, if you know what you're doing and are careful, you can safely treat the foot's main vein and other varicose veins.
Regarding the treatment of these conditions, technical precision is paramount. Due to the delicate nature of the skin on the dorsal (top) aspect of the foot, sclerosant injections should be administered gently to mitigate the risk of extravasation in the context of spider veins.
It is recommended to limit the volume of sclerosing agents administered per session to minimize the potential for thrombus formation.
Post-treatment, the use of comfortable footwear is essential. Restrictive footwear, such as loafers, may predispose the patient to skin damage and ulceration.
While light exercise is permissible, strenuous activities, including soccer and volleyball, should be avoided for several days.
A substantial volume of foot vein disease cases treated has consistently shown the profound effectiveness of this approach in resolving patient complaints of foot tightness, toe numbness, and cold foot sensation, while also achieving considerable cosmetic enhancements.
