Vascular Cardiologist and Varicose Veins Specialist in Mumbai
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Doctor House Cardio Vascular Centre
207, Doctor House, Opposite Jaslok Hospital Pedder Road, Mumbai 400026.
Varicose veins are enlarged, tortuous veins seen in the legs and feet. They may occur as small spider veins or may become extremely enlarged. Varicose veins progress over a period of time, later giving rise to symptoms and may be multiple complications in some patients.
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a serious condition that occurs when a blood clot forms in a vein located deep inside your body. Deep vein blood clots typically form in your thigh or lower leg, but they can also develop in other areas of your body.
A Peripheral Angiogram is a broad term used to describe a study of the peripheral circulation. This test is usually performed when your doctor suspects that you may have a significant blockage in one or more of the arteries of your peripheral circulation.
Gangrene is defined as a localized death and decomposition of body tissue, resulting from obstructed circulation or bacterial infection. Foot gangrene, as a part of diabetes or atherosclerosis, has become a major medical problem.
Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy (HBOT) is the breathing of 100 % oxygen while inside a treatment chamber, at a pressure higher than sea level pressure (ie, greater than 1 atmosphere absolute; ATA). The treatment may be carried out in a monoplace chamber.
Why Should you get treated by us?
Symptoms due to Varicose Veins
Common Types of Varicose Veins Treated
Conservative Methods of Treatment of Varicose Veins
Newer Treatment Modalities for Treatment of Varicose Veins
Why is it Important to treat Varicose Veins?
Our Medical Director, Dr. Shoaib Padaria, performed the first documented case of the Endovenous Laser for Varicose veins in the country on 6th January 2003, at Jaslok Hospital, Mumbai. The patient was a leading Family Physician of Mumbai, who is doing very well even now, 17 years later. Since then, our team has performed over 16,000 treatment procedures, and have treated many more patients with conservative methods.
Dr. Shoaib Padaria is an expert in Vascular Interventions, having set up the first dedicated Vascular Interventional department at Jaslok Hospital in 1991. Our doctors utilize the best and the latest equipment and techniques to deliver the highest quality of medical care. Over the years we have been trusted by patients from over 30 countries who have come to us for their procedure. Offering the best possible medical care, ethically, is our motto.
Dr. Shoaib Padaria is the pioneer of Endovenous Varicose Veins Treatment, please call us at +91 22 23525001.
The primary symptoms of varicose veins are highly visible, misshapen veins, usually on your legs. You may also have pain, swelling, heaviness, and achiness over or around the enlarged veins. In some cases, you can develop swelling and discoloration. In severe cases, the veins can bleed significantly, and ulcers can form.
Dr. Shoaib Padaria is the pioneer of Endovenous Varicose Veins Treatment, please call us at +91 22 23525001.
Varicose veins can take on a variety of appearances, but usually, they look swollen, twisted, and discolored, coupled with pain and discomfort. There are many vein care treatments available to alleviate varicose vein symptoms and appearance.
Types of Varicose Veins:
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Dr. Shoaib Padaria is the pioneer of Endovenous Varicose Veins Treatment, please call us at +91 22 23525001.
In general, doctors are conservative when treating varicose veins. You’ll probably be advised to make changes to your lifestyle, instead of trying more aggressive treatments.
Dr. Shoaib Padaria is the pioneer of Endovenous Varicose Veins Treatment, please call us at +91 22 23525001.
With newer technological advances, there are many new methods of treating Varicose Veins. However, we must understand that a newer and latest technique does not necessarily mean that it is the best. Each patient's Varicose Veins have a different pattern and severity, and our specialists will determine what treatment procedure is best for you. Methods of Treatment are as follows:
Dr. Shoaib Padaria is the pioneer of Endovenous Varicose Veins Treatment, please call us at +91 22 23525001.
The goals of treatment are to relieve symptoms, improve appearance, and prevent complications such as serious skin ulcers or sores, deep vein thrombosis, skin color changes, and bleeding. Bleeding from varicose veins is a medical emergency.
Dr. Shoaib Padaria is the pioneer of Endovenous Varicose Veins Treatment, please call us at +91 22 23525001.
A senior bank executive, with long standing varicosity in the right leg. Symptoms of pain in the leg, on standing or prolonged sitting, and swelling of the feet, especially in the evenings. Laser was used to close the incompetent great saphenous vein, and Sclerotherapy to close the distal segment of this vein. The collapse of the distended vein is well appreciated immediately after the procedure.
This 40 year old dock worker, with a job involving standing continuously, developed severe varicosities on the back of the left leg. One month following his laser treatment, we can appreciate the improvement, with marked decrease in the size of his varicose veins.
This 65 year old housewife had severe varicosities since last 40 years. Since 8 years she had severe pain in both thighs and legs on standing. The pictures below show the large varicosities in the right leg and thigh immediately before and after treatment. The last picture shows the result 6 weeks after treatment, with no visible varicosities.
This 21 year old college student developed large varicose veins in the right leg, causing pain and discomfort on standing and walking. There was associated incompetence of the great saphenous vein. Laser treatment was performed, with immediate collapse of the varicose veins. The pain relief was immediate.
This 70 year old had severe night cramps in the left leg due to his varicose veins. Following treatment, the cramps were relieved within 2 weeks.
This 45 year old cook has a standing job. As a complication of long standing varicose veins, he developed a large varicose venous ulcer, which did not heal for over two years in spite of regular dressing. He underwent laser closure of his incompetent vein, along with closure of incompetent perforator veins. Over the next two months, there was complete healing of his varicose ulcer.
This courier boy, who had to cycle everyday for several kilometers during his work, had severe varicosities in both his legs. He could not afford to get surgery done since this would mean he would have to stop work for at least one month. He underwent laser treatment, and resumed his cycling within 48 hours.
40 years old male Businessman, Mr SR had severe varicose veins since many years which had gradually developed into a large non healing ulcer inAnterior leg since7 month. He was finding difficulty in standing for a long period of time at his work place. He underwent Endovenous laser procedure , followed by Regular dressing for ulcer . Within 2 days he resumed back to his work without any discomfort . The ulcer healed well over a period of next 5 weeks.