How to treat varicose veins of the lower extremities?

Question
Hello doctor,
I went to the doctor and diagnosed venous insufficiency (chronic) (peripheral) of the lower extremities. Now, I have pain like squeezing the calf, feeling of pins and needles, swollen feet, edema in the ankles and pain in the soles of the feet. The veins are swollen and prominent, causing a feeling of heaviness and pain. So the doctor asked me how to treat varicose veins in the lower extremities? What medicine do I need? Thank you doctor.
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Answer
Answered by Doctor Nguyen Van Duong - Cardiovascular Center, Vinmec Central Park International General Hospital.
Hello,
With the question “How to treat varicose veins of the lower extremities? ", the doctor would like to answer as follows:
Varicose veins in the lower extremities will have symptoms of stiff calf pain, leg edema, ankle edema, plantar pain. However, to know the exact severity, you should see a cardiologist for evaluation. If medical treatment fails to respond, intravenous or surgical intervention can be used.
If you still have questions about venous insufficiency of the lower extremities, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wishing you lots of health.
Best regards!