Sclerotherapy is a treatment modality in which and medicine is injected into the blood vessels or lymph vessels, which causes them to narrow down or shrink. The procedure is completely non-invasive and all it takes is a small injection. The solution that is used during the procedure is known as a sclerosant. It is an age-old technique with a wide spectrum of benefits.
Indications
Sclerotherapy is commonly used for the effective management of patients with venous ulcers.
Other conditions that call for the need for sclerotherapy include:
- Varicose veins, a condition marked by swelling or bulge in the veins of the lower limbs.
- Malformations in the lymph vessels
- Haemorrhoids
- Hydroceles, which is marked by the accumulation of fluids in the cavities in the digestive tract.
Procedure
- The procedure does not involve the use of anaesthesia or any other sedatives
- You will be required to lie down on your back with your legs up
- The needle will be inserted into the vein and the solution will be administered
- In some cases, you will need a follow up to block the vein completely.
Benefits
Various benefits of sclerotherapy include:
- The procedure is quite safe and effective
- It is pocket friendly
- The procedure comes with minimal complications
- The technique is minimally invasive
