Sclerotherapy is the technique Oklahoma City endovascular specialist Dr. Dominic Pedulla uses to treat varicose and spider veins. Using a concentrated medical solution, sclerotherapy closes off problem veins, eliminating their appearance and reducing instances of discomfort caused by this condition.

Recovering from the treatment of your varicose veins will depend on several factors. The first is the type of treatment Oklahoma City vein doctor Dominic Pedulla determines will best suit your needs. The two types of treatments offered by Dr. Pedulla are sclerotherapy and endovenous laser therapy. Your specific needs will determine the type of treatment you require.

For years, sclerotherapy has been known as an effective treatment for spider and varicose veins on the legs. But did you know that sclerotherapy is just as effective at treating spider veins on other parts of your body including your hands, arms, neck, and face? In fact, Oklahoma City vein doctor Dominic Pedulla can effectively use sclerotherapy on any body part that suffers from this unsightly condition.

Understanding Sclerotherapy

Skinny jeans may look great, but are they a threat to your health? One of the risk factors for varicose veins is clothing that is too tight around the groin and upper legs. Because tight clothing restricts blood flow, avoiding skinny jeans is an ideal way to reduce your risk for the unsightly, painful experience of many vein problems.

Additional Concerns

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) occurs when a blood clot forms deep in the vein. More common in the lower legs, this deep vein problem can lead to serious health concerns including pulmonary embolism. DVT may also be the cause of your varicose veins. During your initial consultation with Oklahoma City vein doctor Dominic Pedulla, it will be determined if you are suffering from DVT to ensure you receive the proper treatment for your disorder.

Long Flights

Many people throughout Oklahoma City work in an office environment. In these workplaces, it is not uncommon for people to sit for upwards of eight hours a day, standing up only to take short breaks before returning to long hours of sitting.

Women who wear high heels may be putting themselves at a higher risk for developing varicose veins. This does not mean that you cannot wear high heels, but rather that you should choose your high heels wisely and take other precautions such as maintaining a healthy weigh, not smoking, and exercising regularly.

Oklahoma City vein doctor Dominic Pedulla will be happy to discuss ways you can help prevent varicose veins during your consultation. Below are some ways you can continue to wear heels while still reducing your risks.

One of the most common deep vein problems is deep vein thrombosis (DVT.) DVT is caused by a blood clot, usually in the lower leg, that can lead to serious health concerns including death. Symptoms of DVT include pain or swelling in the calf, that is intensified upon standing. If you experience the symptoms of DVT, it is crucial to your health that you contact Oklahoma City endovascular specialist Dr. Dominic Pedulla as soon as possible.

Travel and DVT