Varicose veins can be treated surgically or through minimally invasive procedures. Dr. Kothurkar specializes in Varicose Veins Treatment in Pune with personalized care to ensure faster recovery and minimal discomfort.
Common procedures include management of swollen legs/DVT, angioplasty and stenting, Doppler scans, varicose vein surgery, stroke prevention surgery, aortic aneurysm surgery, and leg bypass surgery.
Early signs include leg pain while walking (claudication), numbness, cold feet, slow-healing wounds, and discoloration of the toes. Early diagnosis can prevent severe complications.
PAD is diagnosed using Doppler ultrasound, ankle-brachial index (ABI), CT angiography, or MR angiography. Dr. Kothurkar uses advanced imaging to ensure accurate diagnosis.
Yes, regular exercise, a balanced diet, maintaining healthy weight, avoiding smoking, and controlling diabetes or hypertension can improve vascular health and prevent disease progression.
Elevating legs, wearing compression stockings, exercising regularly, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding long periods of standing or sitting can help prevent worsening.
Recovery depends on the procedure. Minimally invasive treatments usually allow patients to resume normal activities within a few days, while traditional surgery may take longer.
EVLT is a minimally invasive procedure to close varicose veins using laser energy, reducing pain, scarring, and recovery time compared to traditional surgery.
Varicose veins usually cause visible bulging veins and aching, while PAD causes cramping during walking, numbness, or cold feet. A vascular surgeon in Pune can differentiate through examination and Doppler studies.
He consults at Sahyadri Speciality Hospital (Karve Road), KEM Hospital, Deenanath Mangeshkar Hospital, Sancheti Hospital, Hardikar Hospital, Columbia Asia Hospital, Poona Hospital, and Jahangir Hospital.