Phlebeurysm – Varicosity

Varicose Veins

What are varicose veins?

Phlebeurysm – increase and swelling of veins. Varicose veins can occur in any part of body, but is particularly common superficial varicose veins in the legs.

Causes of varicose veins

Veins have valves, skipping one side blood, which goes back to the heart. Varicose veins develop in the case, when damaged venous valves. This increases the blood pressure on the walls of veins, It causes stagnation of the blood and increases the size of the veins, often visible to the naked eye.

Risk factors for varicose veins

Varicose veins are more common in women of childbearing age and older. Other factors, which increase the likelihood of developing varicose veins include:

• The presence of family members with varicose veins;
• Hormonal changes during puberty, pregnancy or menopause;
• Pressure on the veins of the pelvis, in connection with pregnancy;
• Obesity;
• Sitting or standing work for a long period of time, without much movement;
• Smoking.

Symptoms of varicose veins

Varicose veins can cause:

• Increase, deformation and swelling of veins, which are visible through the skin;
• Unhealthy feeling of heaviness in the varicose veins or generally in the legs, especially after prolonged walking or standing;
• Cramps in legs;
• Stinging or throbbing pain in the legs;
• Itch;
• Swelling of the legs.

In severe cases, varicose veins can cause skin changes. These changes occur in the propagation of varicose veins and include:

• Rash;
• Skin discoloration;
• Poor wound healing in the affected area of ​​varicose veins.

Diagnosis of varicose veins

The doctor will ask about your symptoms and medical history, and perform a physical examination. Varicose veins are easily visible on the skin. To determine the extent of damage can be assigned to an ultrasound or Doppler ultrasound.

Treatment of varicose veins – How to treat varicose veins on the legs?

Possible treatment of varicose veins can include one or more of the following methods::

Lifestyle changes for varicose

• Avoid being in standing position for long periods of time;
• Rest in bed, lifting legs above heart level;
• Being standing or sitting for a long time, sometimes bend the legs;
• Wear compression stockings. This will help to improve blood circulation in the veins of the legs.

The operation for the treatment of varicose veins

• Sclerotherapy – It provides an introduction to varicose vein chemical, which “glues” her;
• Radiofrequency Occlusion – destruction of varicose veins using radiofrequency energy;
• Laser or light therapy – laser or light source energy used to seal, destruction or dissolution of varicose veins;
• Surgery to remove the veins – removal (drawing) varicose veins. It is used only in severe cases of varicose veins.

If you are diagnosed with varicose veins, Follow your doctor's instructions.

Prevention of varicose veins

Varicose veins can not be completely prevented, especially if cases occur in your family. The recommendations may help reduce the risk of varicose veins:

• Maintain a healthy weight;
• Exercise regularly;
• Avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time;
• Avoid throw his legs and stay in this position for long periods of time;
• Keep your feet up while relaxing;
• Wear support stockings.