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[29 Jan 2009 | One Comment | ]
Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy

Ultrasound Guided Sclerotherapy for the Removal of Varicose Veins
Ultrasound guided sclerotherapy is the perfect option for people who want to get rid of their varicose veins quickly and painlessly. This treatment is very good at removing clusters of spider veins, specifically if they are interlinked with larger varicose veins. Varicose veins are larger veins that are dead and they usually are extremely painful.  There is a good possibility that ultrasound guided sclerotherapy will be able eliminate these veins and it is a much cheaper alternative to surgery.
The Procedure of Ultrasound …

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[29 Jan 2009 | No Comment | ]
Is Sclerotherapy Painful?

Most people who have the sclerotherapy cosmetic procedure done want to know if it is painful?
Generally people who have sclerotherapy done will have minimal pain. Patients will experience a little sting associated with each injection. Some might feel a burning sensation once the injection has been applied, but this may last a couple seconds. The patient may also experience stinging or pain at the sites of injection.
The patient may experience temporary itching or cramping at the site of the injection. There is also the possibility that the ankles or feet …

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[24 Jan 2009 | No Comment | ]
Sclerotherapy and Hemorrhoids

Sclerotherapy is a medical practice that is often used to take care of people who are suffering from hemorrhoids. This treatment uses a chemical solution that will cause scarring of the tissues and as a result cut off the blood supply to the hemorrhoid.
The sclerotherapy procedure is done by the doctor injecting a sclerosing agent inside the vein that can be found in a hemorrhoid. This chemical solution and then makes the vein to become hard and the tissue of the hemorrhoid will eventually die. After this a scar will …

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[17 Jan 2009 | No Comment | ]
Sclerotherapy and Pregnancy

When it comes to the development of spider or varicose veins, there are many factors that contributed to it. These would include it being hereditary, pregnancy or other.
People often want to know if they can have her therapy during pregnancy. Having the procedure done is not dangerous but to results will not be worth it. It is recommended to wait until a few months after the baby is born, as the veins will have reduced significantly during this time.
Generally if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, then the doctor will advise …

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[5 Jan 2009 | No Comment | ]
Video Explaining The Basics of Sclerotherapy

This video gives a short, but very good basic overview of sclerotherapy. It will go into detail as to what is varicose veins and why they affect people. It will look at the use of sclerotherapy for the treatment of these veins and much more. It will show the results and also what to expect from having this procedure performed.