Venous reflux is the medical term for the backward flow of blood in your leg veins caused by faulty (leaky) one-way vein valves. It is the root cause of varicose veins, leg heaviness, ankle swelling and venous ulcers. At Dr. Raja's Vein & Intervention Clinic in Bathinda, Punjab, we accurately diagnose venous reflux with Colour Doppler ultrasound and treat it with minimally invasive laser ablation.
What Is Venous Reflux?
Healthy leg veins carry blood upward toward the heart against gravity using a series of one-way valves. When these valves become weak or damaged, blood leaks backward and pools in the lower leg — this is venous reflux. Over months and years, the increased pressure stretches the vein walls into bulging varicose veins and damages the surrounding skin.
Symptoms of Venous Reflux
- Aching, throbbing or heavy legs — worse at the end of the day
- Swelling around the ankles
- Visible bulging varicose veins or spider veins
- Itching, burning or restless legs at night
- Skin discoloration (brown staining) near the ankles
- Non-healing wounds or venous leg ulcers
How Venous Reflux Is Diagnosed
Venous reflux is diagnosed with a Colour Doppler ultrasound of the leg veins. The scan maps the great saphenous vein, small saphenous vein and perforator veins, and measures the duration of reverse flow. A reflux time greater than 0.5 seconds in superficial veins confirms the diagnosis.
Treatment for Venous Reflux in Punjab
The most effective treatment is to seal the diseased refluxing vein with one of these minimally invasive options performed by Dr. Ambrish Raja:
- Endovenous Laser Ablation (EVLA) — laser fibre seals the vein from inside
- MOCA — mechanical & chemical closure with no heat
- Foam Sclerotherapy — for residual veins
All procedures are walk-in, walk-out, with no cuts and no stitches.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is venous reflux serious?
Untreated venous reflux progresses over time and can lead to chronic leg swelling, skin damage, eczema, bleeding from varicose veins and venous ulcers. Early treatment prevents complications.
Can venous reflux be cured?
The diseased refluxing vein cannot be repaired, but it can be permanently sealed using laser ablation, MOCA or sclerotherapy. The body then naturally redirects blood through healthy veins.
Does venous reflux require surgery?
No. Modern minimally invasive techniques have replaced traditional vein-stripping surgery. Procedures are done under local anaesthesia and patients walk home the same day.
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