Varicose veins
of the legs
Varicose veins - one of the most common vascular disease, namely - the fans. Varicose can be observed in different areas of the body: the legs, hands, pelvis, scrotum, etc.
It should be noted that varicose vein
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Causes of Varicose Veins
Currently, there are many theories of varicose veins. However, the common main reason for varicose veins feet is considered a violation of valvular veins. As already mentioned, the valves of veins do not allow blood to go in the opposite direction, and provide only the flow of blood to the heart. Reasons for lack of function of valves of veins are different: thi
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Manifestations of varicose veins
The most basic and main features of varicose veins include:
- Heaviness in the legs
- The presence of varicose saphenous veins.
Often the diagnosis of varicose veins on the legs does
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Diagnosis of varicose veins
It would seem that there is nothing easier than to identify varicose veins on the legs. Suffice it once carefully inspect feet and you can see the extended and twisted veins. But that's not enough. A simple inspection can not determine the state of deep vein leg and hip (they just can not see with the naked eye), and that is very important for the correct cho
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Treatment of varicose veins
Varicose veins can be both conservative and surgical. Choice of treatment depends on the form of the disease, its stages, changes in the skin, the presence of venous ulcers, as well as comorbidity.
Let's dwell on the conservative treatment of varicose veins. Conservative treatme
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Compression therapy for varicose veins
As already noted, the conservative treatment of varicose veins does not lead to a cure of the disease. Conservative treatment is carried out to:
- Prevention of varicose veins
- Stopping or slowing progression of varicose veins
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Surgical treatment of varicose veins
At present, surgical treatment of varicose veins is one of the key. However, it should just mention that surgical treatment is indicated, not all patients with varicose veins.
If you are pregnant or have given birth, it is recommended to wait at least 6 weeks before you consider surgery, as
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