Should I get sclerotherapy if I have blood in my legs?

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Hello doctor! I am 27 years old this year, I have blood nets under the skin on both legs, my grandmother and mother also have it. I don't know if it's genetic or not. Currently, my legs have a lot of red blood under the skin, I notice that it seems to be more than a little bit more each day than before. My legs don't cause pain or pain, but they cause a lot of loss of beauty in my legs, I lose confidence when wearing short pants. I have studied the method of sclerotherapy but do not know if this method is absolutely safe? I am very afraid that the injection will improve the blood under the skin but it will affect my health. Can the doctor advise me if I have blood in my legs, should I get sclerotherapy? I would like to thank you.
Nguyen Kim Ngoc (1994)
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Hello Ngoc, according to the signs you give, your grandmother, mother and you may have varicose veins of the lower extremities (spider veins), which are webs superficial veins just below the skin. The disease runs in families, but is not linked to genetics. The older you get, the more likely you are to get varicose veins. People who are sedentary or fat also often experience these symptoms.
In addition to being as unsightly as you worry, the disease can cause more serious complications if left untreated. Sclerotherapy as you learn is an effective treatment. But for good treatment effect and prevention of complications, you should see a cardiologist at specialized medical facilities or hospitals under Vinmec Health System. Based on your health status, your doctor will have more specific discussions about whether blood vessels in the legs should be injected with sclerotherapy.
First of all, you should change your lifestyle so you should increase exercise and control your weight. If you apply it diligently, it will also reduce the phenomenon of varicose veins.
Thank you for trusting and sharing questions to Vinmec. Wishing you good health always.

Answered by Master, Specialist II Pham Tuyet Trinh - Head of Inpatient Unit - Cardiovascular Center - Vinmec Times City International Hospital