This is how doctors remove a bulging varicose vein

This is how doctors remove a bulging varicose vein through a tiny opening in the skin. VARICOSE VEINS Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that most commonly appear in the legs. when weakened valves allow blood to collect inside the veins, causing them to stretch and bulge. They can sometimes cause aching, heaviness, swelling, itching and discomfort. There are three main procedures used to treat them. SCLEROTHERAPY Using ultrasound guidance, a healthcare professional inserts a small needle directly into the affected vein. A special irritant solution is then injected, causing the vein's walls to stick together and seal shut. Over time, the closed vein is naturally absorbed by the body and gradually fades. For especially large bulging varicose veins, PHLEBECTOMY a Phlebotomy may be recommended. During this minimally invasive procedure, the doctor makes several tiny openings in the skin. A small specialized vein hook is inserted through them to gently remove sections of the damaged vein. Because these openings are so small, stitches are often unnecessary. ENDVENOUS LASER ABLATION The third method is Endovenous Laser Ablation. A thin laser fiber is guided into the abnormal vein with the help of ultrasound. Controlled heat is delivered to the inside of the vein, irritating its walls and causing it to collapse. The treated vein then forms scar tissue and eventually seals completely. Closing or removing these veins does not stop normal circulation. Instead, blood is naturally redirected through nearby healthy veins that can carry it back toward the heart more efficiently. Recovery after these procedures is usually quick and straightforward. Patients are generally encouraged to start walking soon after treatment and many people can return to work and resume their usual daily activities as early as the following day.