Patient's question:
Medical Description: Varicose veins in the right leg and upper limbs for over 20 years, with severe varicose veins in the upper limbs, some veins as thick as a thumb. The inner thigh is so twisted that it feels like touching a water bag when touched. There are blackish-red scabs on the ankles of the lower limbs. The right leg feels heavy when walking.History of Treatment and Effects: Several years ago, some medication was taken without effect, and it was not continued.
Help Needed: What are the low-risk, effective treatment methods?
Doctor's answer:
Hello, for varicose veins of the lower limbs, the best treatment is conventional surgical operation. The wounds of conventional surgery are very small, and the trauma is not significant. The laser surgery you mentioned only treats the varicose veins with laser, and it is prone to recurrence after the surgery, which makes subsequent surgical treatment more difficult and may lead to local adhesion. Therefore, it is not recommended. At the same time, in terms of diet, it is advisable to drink less or not drink beverages containing caffeine, and to eat less or not eat irritating foods. Maitong Shuntang has the functions of clearing heat, detoxifying, resolving blood stasis, promoting collateral circulation, dispelling dampness, and reducing swelling. It also has certain anti-inflammatory effects.