Varicose veins are a common vascular ailment that affects over a quarter of the adult population, with at least a minimal degree of severity. Statistically speaking, women are at twice the peril. The areas where these veins are visible are bulging, spirally, bluish-purple, or reddish, and most frequently these areas are the legs. In addition to giving a person an appearance a worse look, they also cause physical discomfort and, in some instances, may be a symptom of an internal vascular disorder.
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Causes and Risk Factors
Varicose veins can develop as a result of multiple factors. Some of those elements that can lead to this problem are:
- Working or standing in one position for a long time without moving the body adversely affects blood circulation, making it ineffective.
- Being overweight puts more pressure on the veins in your legs.
- Ineffective or broken venous valves (which are mostly hereditary) that set the blood free to gather in veins and distend them.
- Loss of vein elasticity and malfunction of valves with old age.
All these risk factors combine and then gradually lead to the weakening of vein walls, which then bulge, become visible outside the skin, cause discomfort, and might also throb.
Recognising the Signs and Symptoms
Significant symptoms and signs suggestive of varicose veins include:
- Deformed, twisted, thick, and dark bluish or purplish veins that are visible through the skin.
- Legs that hurt, throb, get hot, or are itchy are some of the complaints that the affected individuals may have, and they occur mainly after a long time either of standing or sitting.
- Oedema in the region of the ankles and the skin around the affected veins that might be flaky or discoloured.
The initial manifestation of the disease symptoms is frequently very faint—such as minor puffiness, little tiredness, or a slight itch—but still, they should not be overlooked as permissiveness can lead to serious complications like ulcers or blood clots.
Prevention and Lifestyle Management
 The role of lifestyle choices in the prevention and treatment of varicose veins is highly substantial:
- Having a healthy weight will decrease the pressure that is put on your veins.
- Remaining physically fit, that is, by doing your leg exercises and walking, will help to increase the circulation of your blood.
- Prolonged sitting and standing should be avoided, and the positions should be changed frequently.
- Elevating your legs at rest will allow the blood to return to the heart easily.
Those measures can slow down the disease development and also make the symptoms lighter, especially if it is early treatment that is done.
Diagnostic Evaluation
Primarily, doctors usually combine some procedures to plan effective treatment:
- Physical examination (with an emphasis on standing).
- Doppler or Duplex ultrasound for the evaluation of blood flow and valve function.
- In some cases, venograms or vein mapping might be employed to get a more detailed image before any intervention.
After determining the severity of the problem, treatment can be adjusted to your individual requirements.
Treatment Methods: From Conservative to Advanced
Conservative Management
If the disease is in a mild stage or at the beginning, the following methods might be enough:
- Lifestyle changes
- Compression stockings to reduce the symptoms and facilitate venous return.
Minimally Invasive, Non-Surgical Procedures
MOST of the time these modern methods are favoured for their safety and quick recovery.
- Sclerotherapy – The injection of a substance that will lead the veins that are small to medium in size to be reabsorbed gradually until they disappear.
- Endovenous Laser Treatment (ELT or EVLT) – The laser works inside the vein making it smaller and closed.
-  Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) – The application of heat through a catheter induces vein collapse in the damaged area, making it a highly effective treatment with minimal scarring and a brief recovery period.
- Ambulatory Phlebectomy – The extraction of surface varicose veins (mostly side-branches) is done through small incisions with the help of local anesthesia.
Surgical Methods
Such cases, as those with advanced or treatment-resistant problems, may resort to the use of traditional surgical methods:
- Vein stripping and high ligation—accelerates the process by surgically removing the part of the vessel where the problem occurs.
- Phlebectomy or endoscopic vein surgery—based on ulcer formation or vein complexity
Why Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) Stands Out
According to Dr. Arvind Nanda, Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA) represents the latest and most efficient non-surgical treatment method available in Faridabad. Its benefits include:
- Minimal invasion, no visible scars.
- Typically, it is an outpatient (daycare) procedure with only about 24 hours of observation required.
- Quick return to everyday life—usually within a day.
- Reduced rate of recurrence compared to conventional surgery.
It is the job of a well-trained interventional radiologist to carry out this treatment with precision imaging guidance and precise targeted therapy, like Dr. Arvind Nanda.
Meet the Specialist: Dr. Arvind Nanda
Dr. Arvind Nanda is located in India. He is an Interventional Neuro- and Vascular Radiologist with a thirty-year track record in the industry. He trained at Sri Ramachandra Medical College (MBBS, D.M.R.E., MD) and did his further training at Zurich, Paris, Houston, and the UK. He has worked at AIIMS Delhi, Apollo, Max, and Paras hospitals, the most prestigious institutions, the most significant number of years.
He works here in Faridabad:
- Amrita Hospital, RPS City, Sector 88
- Nanda Nursing Home, Sector 15
Dr. Nanda is known for comprehensive patient care and the use of cutting-edge imaging and intervention techniques and trusted for minimally invasive treatments for varicose veins and associated vascular diseases.
Final Thoughts
Varicose veins are firstly a matter of aesthetics but they may bring severe complications if kept untreated. Early detection, lifestyle changes, and professional assessment are vital in preventing their progression.
The present treatment environment is filled with safe and minimally invasive options. Radiofrequency Ablation, among them is the most effective, convenient, and comfortable. Together with the skill of an interventional radiologist like Dr. Arvind Nanda, patients located in Faridabad are accessible to relief and comfort.