Varicose veins
Varicose veins is a common condition observed in practice whereby patients present with dilated, tortuous and elongated veins, especially on the legs. However, any vein in the body if gets twisted, stretched out or looses elasticity, could be labeled as varicose.
The veins have certain valve like mechanism which allows the blood to move upwards toward the heart. The valves have leaflets. When the leaflets loose their elasticity, the valves loose their capacity to push blood upwards; hence there is a back pressure which leads to further elongation of the veins. The veins also have reduced elasticity. As a result, the veins get 'tortuous' or twisted; as well as hardened. The veins, thus, become visible as zigzag vascular tubes, especially on legs.
Varicose veins affect especially the depending parts of the body that is lower limbs, which gets even worse when one tends to stand longer. People in the business of standing for long, such as sales people, policemen, plastic surgeon (tend to stand for hours during surgery), etc. are risk of developing varicose veins.
Causes of Varicose veins:
Varicose veins are caused by weakened valves and veins in your legs. Normally, one-way valves in your veins keep blood flowing from your legs up toward your heart. When these valves do not work as they should, blood collects in your legs, and pressure builds up. The veins become weak, large, and twisted.
Varicose veins often run in families. Aging also increases your risk.
Being overweight or pregnant or having a job where you must stand for long periods of time increases pressure on leg veins. This can lead to varicose veins.
a. Occupational: Standing long hours
b. Genetic tendency
c. Deep vein thrombosis: A condition which affects the valves of veins
d. It might get triggered during pregnancy and due to obesity
Symptoms of Varicose veins:
a. Painfulness of legs
b. Visible tortuous veins on the legs (of affected parts) (See photo.)
c. Swelling of legs and ankle
d. Restless leg syndrome (due to pain.)
e. Bleeding due to minor injury
More serious symptoms include:
a) Swelling and calf pain after you sit or stand for long periods of time.
b) Skin changes,
such as:
Color changes.
Dry, thinned skin.
Inflammation.
Complications of Varicose veins:
a. Ulcer formation
b. Bleeding
c. If eczema on the affected parts, there may be infection leading to wounds which may take time to heal
d. Thrombophlebitis: Due to clot formation in the veins, due to sluggish circulation
Treatment of Varicose veins:
a. Non-medical treatment:
Postural correction and changes form important part of treatment for varicose veins, as under:
a. Always keep your legs elevated on a pillow during sleep (in case of varicosity of leg veins)
b. Avoid long standing, form a habit of sitting down
c. Ware suitable stockings
b. Surgical treatment:
If you need treatment or you are concerned about how the veins look, your options may include:
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Sclerotherapy to close off the vein.
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Laser treatment to destroy the vein.
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Radiofrequency treatment to close off the vein.
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Surgery to tie off or remove the vein.
Surgery may be indicated if varicosity is very severer.
c. Homeopathic treatment:
Homeopathy works very well for mild to moderate cases of varicose veins. It helps to reduce pain, control further varicosity, reduces swelling. Homeopathy also helps significantly in the cases which have varicose ulcers. Homeopathic treatment is strongly recommended for all cases of varicose veins except for those which are truly surgical in nature.
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