Sclerotherapy is a treatment of choice and treats small varicose veins and spider veins. The treatment effectively treats the issue and has barely any severe complications. Varicose veins are generally a cosmetic condition where the appearance of the feet is affected. However, the condition may get complicated in some cases and give rise to some severe issues like pain, weakness, numbness, and more.
Boise vein treatment centers treat sclerotherapy using minimally invasive methods and ensure that the treatment has minimal side effects. Before getting into the complications post-sclerotherapy, one must understand why sclerotherapy is done and what are the possible risk factors related to sclerotherapy.
Why is sclerotherapy done?
In most cases, sclerotherapy is done to improve the appearance. Other reasons have been mentioned below:
- Cosmetic purposes: The procedure is done to improve the appearance of varicose veins. Some people do not like how the varicose veins appear, as they bulge out, appear blue, and are twisted like a web.
- Other issues: In some cases, the varicose veins may lead to severe pain, discomfort, swelling, burning sensation, or cramps while walking. Moreover, the patient may feel intense pain and cannot perform their daily chores in some cases. Such issues may require immediate medical assistance.
Complications of sclerotherapy
The treatment includes two types of complications, temporary and permanent. Temporary complications occur at the site of treatment and may result in:
- Bruising.
- Raised skin, appearing red.
- Small skin sores.
- Darkened skin.
- Multiple tiny blood vessels.
These issues subside in a few days or weeks and cause no serious damage or harm. However, permanent complications are rare and require treatment immediately:
- Inflammation: This complication is mild but may cause swelling and discomfort. A doctor may prescribe a medicine to reduce the swelling and help deal with the pain in such cases.
- Blood clot: A treated vein may get clot and require immediate treatment. The clot may travel to deeper veins and cause deep vein thrombosis in severe cases.
- Air bubbles: One of the common complications seen with sclerotherapy is the formation of air bubbles in the bloodstream. These usually do not cause any discomfort, but if they do, the air bubble could cause headaches, nausea, blurring of vision, and more.
- Allergic reaction: Some patients show allergic reactions to the solution used in sclerotherapy. However, this is not common.
Before you go for sclerotherapy, ensure to talk with your doctor about all the possible risks, factors, and outcomes of complications. Moreover, if you are pregnant, consider taking your sclerotherapy to a halt.
