Treatment Of Varicose Veins
Varicose veins and Spider veins are practically a rite of passage. As we age, many of us find jagged Purple lines or swollen Bluish cords across our thighs and calves. These warped blood vessels occur in up to 60% of adults.
Spider veins are small, twisted blood vessels visible through the skin. They may be Red, Purple or Blue and mostly appear on legs and face. Their name is taken from their striking Spiderweb pattern. Varicose veins are larger blood vessels that have become swollen and twisted. They appear Dark Blue and stick out from the skin like raised tunnels. These veins can develop anywhere in the body, usually spread on legs and ankles. Healthy veins carry blood to the Heart through valves and arteries. When these valves are damaged, Blood starts pooling in the legs causing swelling of legs, heaviness, Aching pain, fatigue, skin discoloration, itching varicosities (Prominent vein). Comfortable and sedentary life-style, modern fashion, special postures adopted while performing duties have caused increased incidence of a set of diseases unheard of in the past. Varicose vein disease is one of them and is a direct result of sedentary life-style. As per estimates, 15 to 20 percent of population in India is suffering from this disease these days. Women suffer four times more than men. The increased risk of development of Varicose veins among young females are who wear tight Jeans and high heeled sandals.
TREATMENT
The treatment of Varicose veins depends upon on various factors such as :
1) Status of the Disease.
2) Body habits.
3) Associated medical conditions that occurs with other conditions. (Comorbid conditions).
METHODS
1. Conservative Treatment - a) Exercise to give strength to calf muscle.
b) To keep weight in normal limits.
c) Avoid prolong standing or sitting.
d) Compression stockings -These special shocks create positive pressure and help in blood circulation.
2. Minimal Invasive Treatment - a) Laser treatment called 'EVLT'.
b) Radiofrequency Ablation called 'RFA'.
c) Mechanochemical ablation - called 'MOCA'.
3. Definitive Treatment - Surgery.
The advantages with these new treatments are -
a) Faster recovery.
b) No need for Anaesthesia.
c) OPD procedure.
d) Less or no scar on the affected area.
e) No post operation pain. Start work from next day.
PREVENTION
i) Go for regular exercise.
ii) Avoid conditions like obesity or overweight.
iii) Do not cross legs while sitting.
iv) Avoid standing in the same position for long.
v) Keep your feet slightly raised while sleeping.
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Spider veins are small, twisted blood vessels visible through the skin. They may be Red, Purple or Blue and mostly appear on legs and face. Their name is taken from their striking Spiderweb pattern. Varicose veins are larger blood vessels that have become swollen and twisted. They appear Dark Blue and stick out from the skin like raised tunnels. These veins can develop anywhere in the body, usually spread on legs and ankles. Healthy veins carry blood to the Heart through valves and arteries. When these valves are damaged, Blood starts pooling in the legs causing swelling of legs, heaviness, Aching pain, fatigue, skin discoloration, itching varicosities (Prominent vein). Comfortable and sedentary life-style, modern fashion, special postures adopted while performing duties have caused increased incidence of a set of diseases unheard of in the past. Varicose vein disease is one of them and is a direct result of sedentary life-style. As per estimates, 15 to 20 percent of population in India is suffering from this disease these days. Women suffer four times more than men. The increased risk of development of Varicose veins among young females are who wear tight Jeans and high heeled sandals.
TREATMENT
The treatment of Varicose veins depends upon on various factors such as :
1) Status of the Disease.
2) Body habits.
3) Associated medical conditions that occurs with other conditions. (Comorbid conditions).
METHODS
1. Conservative Treatment - a) Exercise to give strength to calf muscle.
b) To keep weight in normal limits.
c) Avoid prolong standing or sitting.
d) Compression stockings -These special shocks create positive pressure and help in blood circulation.
2. Minimal Invasive Treatment - a) Laser treatment called 'EVLT'.
b) Radiofrequency Ablation called 'RFA'.
c) Mechanochemical ablation - called 'MOCA'.
3. Definitive Treatment - Surgery.
The advantages with these new treatments are -
a) Faster recovery.
b) No need for Anaesthesia.
c) OPD procedure.
d) Less or no scar on the affected area.
e) No post operation pain. Start work from next day.
PREVENTION
i) Go for regular exercise.
ii) Avoid conditions like obesity or overweight.
iii) Do not cross legs while sitting.
iv) Avoid standing in the same position for long.
v) Keep your feet slightly raised while sleeping.
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