A.J. Valenson, M.D.
Vascular Interventional Radiologist | Vascular & Interventional Radiology
4747 Bellaire Blvd STE 575 Bellaire TX, 77401About
Dr. A.J. Valenson is an interventional radiologist practicing in Bellaire, TX. Dr. Valenson specializes in minimally invasive, targeted treatments. Interventional radiologists use X-Rays, MRIs and other advanced imaging to put catheters in the body in order to treat the source of the disease internally. Many conditions that once required surgery can now have less risk, less pain and fewer invasions when treated by an interventional radiologist.
Education and Training
Yale School of Medicine 2006
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A.J. Valenson, M.D.'s Expert Contributions
Can varicose veins be fixed with medications?
Hello, that is a very good question. Generally speaking, there are some recognized natural supplements and medications that can help relieve some of the symptoms from vein disease in some patients, by helping to reduce inflammation and helping some veins function better. This includes an oral medication called Vasculera, available by prescription in the United States. Healthy lifestyle measures can also reduce symptoms and these include healthy diet and weight, exercise, compression stocking use, frequent leg elevation, and walking/exercise. However, since venous disease is a result of malfunctioning veins, the most effective treatments are procedures geared towards treating the "bad" (malfunctioning) veins. A.J. Valenson, MD READ MORE
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