When choosing a doctor to treat varicose veins in Chicago it is important to keep three things in mind. First, how long has the doctor been treating varicose veins in the Chicago area? If they tend not to stay in one place for too long, then they may not be committed to you as a patient. Second, do they use the most recent treatments for varicose veins? In Chicago, not all doctors are willing to stay on the cutting edge of treatment. Finally, do they treat each patient as a unique individual? Dr. David Loiterman has provided personalized varicose vein treatment in Chicago using cutting edge techniques for over two decades.
Minimally-invasive sclerotherapy is one of the most trusted and effective treatments for spider and varicose veins. Sclerotherapy is an injection based procedure that usually lasts between 15 and 30 minutes and has a full recovery time of only a few weeks. Immediately after sclerotherapy, the patient is able and encouraged to walk, and he or she may be advised to wear special compression stockings to aid in healing and reduce potential bruising. Though sometimes a single sclerotherapy session provides sufficient treatment, it is not uncommon for a patient to undergo two or more sessions over a period of several weeks in order to maximize the improvement of the affected veins.
There are many options available for the treatment of spider veins. Perhaps the simplest is to start wearing specially designed support stockings that provide varying amounts of pressure to the legs to increase blood circulation and reduce the appearance of spider veins. Changes in lifestyle can also be effective, especially careful monitoring of weight, hygiene, and salt intake. The most popular medical treatment for spider veins is sclerotherapy, the injection of a salt-based solution into the affected veins. Also effective is laser therapy. This method causes the veins to shrink, though sclerotherapy is the preferred method for larger spider veins.
The distinctive spider veins, swollen ankles, and skin discoloration caused by varicose veins are easily recognizable. What are not so well known are the causes of varicose veins and the treatment options available. Varicose veins are primarily a hereditary condition, though in some cases conditions such as pregnancy, obesity, prolonged standing, or blood clots can be the cause. In all cases, a defect in the veins allows blood to flow backwards and collect thus enlarging the veins. Popular non medical treatments for varicose veins include sclerotherapy (an injection therapy that shrinks the veins,) and endovenous thermal ablation (a laser treatment that causes veins to contract.)
Dr. David Loiterman has been treating varicose veins in the Chicago area for over two decades. He employs state of the art techniques and is widely respected among Chicago doctors. He is committed to regarding each patient as an individual, and he goes out of his way to create a course of treatment that is specifically tailored to each person.
