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patients suffering from varicose veins complications
— Advanced Treatment Procedures are less painful and patients get discharged on the same day —
Patiala, April 23, 2022: 65-year-old Daljeet Singh from Patialawas suffering from Bilateral Varicose Veins (swollen and tortuous veins) in his left leg which had caused him acute pain, swelling and a dilated bluish bulge under the skin.The Patientapproached Dr Ravul Jindal, Director, Vascular Surgery, Fortis Hospital Mohali, on 16th March this year. A Doppler ultrasound scan revealed impaired valves in the left leg and darkening of the skin, known as Stage C3, which is characterized by acute swelling in the legs (Edema).
Bilateral Varicose Veinsare swollen and painful veins caused by damaged valves that allow blood to travel in the wrong direction. A delay in treatment would have caused chronic ulcers in the Patient’s leg.The team of doctors led by Dr Jindal conducted successful Laser Ablation of the left leg varicose veins followed by Foam Sclerotherapy last month.
Laser Ablation is aminimally-invasive pain management procedure that uses heat to destroy tissue. Foam Sclerotherapy is used to treat bulging varicose veins and spider veins. The Patient was discharged on the same day of the procedure post effective and successful treatment at Fortis Mohali and is able to walk with ease. He has fully recovered and leading a normal life today.
65-year-old Paramjeet Kaur from Patiala was also suffering from varicose veinsdue to which she had extreme pain, muscle cramping and swelling in her left leg. The Patient met Dr Jindal recently where her Doppler ultrasound scan revealed impaired valves of the leg. She underwent successful LaserAblationin the legand was discharged on the same day of the procedure. The Patient has fully recovered and leading a normal life.
Discussing the latest technological advancements in the treatment of varicose veins, Dr Jindal, said, “The modern advancement treatment options are less painful and ensures early recovery. The procedure takes about 30 minutes and the patient can go home within an hour of the procedure. Also, the patient is on fewer medications and post-procedure care.”
