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is sclerotherapy painful?
Patient's Query
Is sclerotherapy painful?
Answered by Samruddhi Bhartiya
Sclerotherapy does not generally hurt, but as this procedure requires injections, thus it can get painful at times:
- Some chemicals known as sclerosants are injected, which cause pain. Especially If they get deposited outside the vein into the surrounding tissues.
- Sclerosants irritate the targeted vessel, causing them to swell and cut off the flow of blood or lymphatic fluid, thus forcing the vessels to shrink.
- If not pain, some patients still experience discomfort or cramping during the procedure, but these symptoms diminish quickly.
- Most patients are able to return to their daily activities immediately after undergoing this procedure.
- Take acetaminophen-based pain medicine such as Tylenol to treat any pain or discomfort following this treatment.
- Elevating legs in an appropriate manner will help deal with post-sclerotherapy pain as well!
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Answered by Dr. Rahul Agarwal
Sclerotherapy is not very painful. only the superficial veins that are injected can cause temperory mild pain. you will be given some analgesia to avoid this pain and can be kept very comfortable during the procedure.
Dr. Rahul AgarwalVascular surgeonCARE Hospitals, Gachibowli Hyderabad
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