VARICOSE VIENS DISEASES
Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen, twisting veins often appearing blue or dark purple. This is caused due to faulty working veins and blood flow in reverse direction. Varicose veins is a serious condition if it is neglected. It is mostly seen in arms and legs.
SYMPTOMS
- Varicose veins are unpleasant with symptoms like
- Swelling, bulging or twisted
- Aching
- Painful or heavy legs
- Discoloration of skin in blue or dark purple
- Varicose ulcers or skin shrinking
- Swollen ankles
MAJOR CAUSES
The veins have one-way valves so that the blood can travel in only one direction. If the walls of the vein become stretched and less flexible, the valves may get weaker. A weakened valve can allow blood to leak backward and gradually flow in the opposite direction. When this occurs, blood can accumulate in the veins, which then become enlarged and swollen.
- Menopause
- Birth control pills or hormone replacement therapy
- Pregnancy
- Age factor
- Hereditary
- Over weight
- Sitting or standing for long periods
DIAGNOSIS FOR VARICOSE VEINS
- Physical examination
- Doppler test is an ultrasound scan to check the direction of blood flow, blood clots that obstruct veins.
- Color duplex ultrasound scan test shows color images of veins structure which is easy to identify the blood flow, blood flow speed, and clots.
- The doctor might ask the patient for referring symptoms to confirm it's a Varicose Veins.
PREVENTIVE MEASURES
- Physical Activities regularly for weight management
- Avoid prolonged standing or sitting
- Compression stockings suggested by varicose veins or vascular specialist
SURGERY
- Ligation and Stripping
- Sclerotherapy
- Radio Frequency Ablation
- Endo venous Laser Ablation
- Trans illuminated Powered Phlebectomy
The above-mentioned surgeries are performed according to the stage of diseases. Best diagnosis, treatment, and surgeries are done at VASCULAR CARE CENTER, is in Somajiguda, Hyderabad. A specialized hospital for prevention of Varicose Veins. Most eminent vascular and endovascular surgeon Dr.G.V. Praveen Kumar had performed many successful varicose veins surgeries.