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Pros And Cons Of Compression Stockings

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In mild cases it is advised that the patient uses compression stockings and life style changes mentioned previously, however for more severe cases surgery can be done. One of these surgeries is sclerotherapy in which the veins are injected with a drug that will close the vein. This procedure most likely will not need a long recovery period and patients can resume walking within a few minutes after the procedure is finished. It is advised that the patient avoids tanning and heavy exercise for a couple of weeks. Compression stockings are used to maintain pressure on the treated veins. The cons of this procedure are itching, bruising, discoloration, and scaring which may occur following the procedure.
Laser treatment will damage the vein and cause

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