Phlebology
Phlebology means the study of the venous diseases. These are diseases that affect the veins of the vascular system. Varicose veins is one of the most commonly known venous diseases on the legs. They are gnarled blood vessels that are often visible through the skin as very small blood veins or larger, dilated vessels that are visible as cords.
A timely varicose vein treatment removes or prevents complaints such as painful, tired legs and fluid accumulation caused by varicose veins. The treatment also ensures that healthy veins are not affected. More than 25% of the population suffers from varicose veins. We offer the most suitable treatment method to reduce your complaints.
- Short waiting times
- You always meet the same doctor
- Close cooperation with OLVG
Symptoms of varicose veins
The signs and symptoms that arise from varicose veins depend on the stage in which the veins are located.
Symptoms in early varicose veins
- Tired, heavy and hot legs
- An itchy and tense feeling
- cramps
- Pulling or stabbing pain in your calves
Symptoms of advanced varicose veins
- Fluid retention around the ankles or lower leg
- Skin rash or eczema
- Hardening and discoloration of the skin
- Inflammation of the veins
- open leg
How do varicose veins arise?
How varicose veins arise has not yet been fully elucidated. There is certainly a congenital weakness of the vessel wall due to abnormalities in the proteins that form the vessel wall. As a result, the veins tend to widen with increased pressure. Malfunctioning valves in the veins prevent blood from flowing properly to the heart. This causes more blood flow and the veins expand further. This causes varicose veins. There are a number of factors that influence the development of varicose veins
- Hereditary predisposition to the development of varicose veins
- Having a standing profession
- Pregnancy
- Thrombosis
Risks and Complications
As with any procedure, the varicose vein treatments may involve risks and complications. You can experience the following reactions after the treatment, even though they are very rare:
- Allergic reaction to fluid from the sclerotherapy treatment
- Infection or bleeding
- Small bruising around the vein
- Pain after the treatment
- Development of new varicose veins around the previously treated veins
- Numbness around the treated varicose vein
Reduce your complaints
You cannot prevent the development of varicose veins, but there are excellent treatment methods. To reduce the complaints yourself, you can:
- Get sufficient exercise
- Training your calf muscles
- Avoid standing or sitting for long periods
- Wear support stockings
Costs without referral:
| Consultation phlebologist + duplex examination (with referral letter) | through health insurance* |
|---|---|
| Uninsured intake + duplex | € 350,- |
| Varicose vein treatment through injections* | |
| Sclerocompression therapy per leg/treatment | € 200,- |
| Sclerocompression therapy per leg - follow-up treatment within one year | € 150,- |
| Sclerocompression therapy both legs | € 400,- |
| Sclerocompression therapy both legs - follow-up treatment within one year | € 300,- |
| Compression stockings, a piece | € 20,- |
*take into account the mandatory deductible | |
| Surgical procedures uninsured care | |
| Muller | |
| Müller - very limited | € 500,- |
| Müller - limited | € 750,- |
| Müller - comprehensive | € 1.250,- |
| Müller - very extensive | € 1.850,- |
| EVLT | |
| EVLT single trunk vein | € 1.500, |
| EVLT two stock veins | € 2.250, |
| EVLT three stock veins | € 2.950,- |
These adjusted prices apply as of September 1, 2018
Reimbursement of varicose vein treatments
From 1 January 2012, a referral letter for the first consultation, including vascular examination (duplex), is mandatory in connection with the reimbursement of this. Without a referral letter, these costs are for your own account account.
After the vascular examination, it is known whether it concerns a medical or cosmetic treatment. If it is a cosmetic treatment, you must do the treatment yourself Pay. This also applies to the stockings. If it concerns medical treatment, the costs will be submitted to your insurer.
Our specialists
We strive to always have your appointments with the same dermatologist. You can ask for it if necessary. In the event of an operation, your own dermatologist also performs the operation and also provides aftercare. Since we are not a training hospital, you will not see an intern or doctor / specialist in training
Experiences with the phlebology outpatient clinic
Call us for an appointment T: 020 – 305 58 11
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