Varicose Vein Consultation : Symptoms, Treatment & Recovery

Varicose veins occur when the veins in your legs lose their ability to efficiently push blood back to the heart, leading to a gradual buildup of toxic blood in the legs. Over time, this can cause cumulative damage, including skin darkening, skin damage, ulcerations, and muscle pain.

In your case, since the condition is at stage 2, it is advisable to get it treated sooner rather than later to prevent further damage. The main treatment options include a laser procedure and a glue closure procedure. The laser procedure is more affordable and usually takes about 45 minutes, with minor pain due to heat, though about half of patients report no pain at all. The glue closure uses medical-grade super glue to seal off the veins. 

Post-procedure, you can typically walk within 3–4 hours, and you will need to wear compression stockings from 8 am to 8 pm for about two months. Medications such as antibiotics, blood thinners, painkillers, and gastric protectors may also be prescribed.

There is a small chance of recurrence, about 5%, due to genetic weakness in the veins, and any residual veins can be treated with a quick 10-minute sclerotherapy in the OPD. The procedure can be done under either local or spinal anesthesia, with minimal side effects; only around 5% of patients report a headache after spinal anesthesia.