varicose veins and Varicose veins: symptoms, treatments and causes

Varicose veins: symptoms, treatments and causes

 

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What is Varize?
Synonyms: vasinhos

Varicose veins are tortuous, dilated and insufficient veins. Any vein can become varicose, but it is more common for varicose veins to affect the legs and feet - this is because standing standing or sitting for long periods increases the pressure in the veins of the lower body.


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For many people, varicose veins and vases (a milder variation of varicose veins) are a purely aesthetic concern. For other people, varicose veins can cause pain, discomfort and even more serious problems, such as increasing the risk of circulatory diseases. Treatment may involve self-care measures or procedures to close or remove veins.

Causes
Varicose veins are dilated veins that usually occur on the most superficial part of the skin. The most common cause of varicose veins is genetic influence, since there is a strong family predisposition. It is possible to inherit veins more fragile than with age and risk factors predispose to the appearance of varicose veins.

Less commonly, varicose veins can be a sign of a more serious problem that may sometimes require treatment. These serious problems may include:

Blood clots or vein blockage
Damaged deep veins
Abnormal blood vessels (arteriovenous fistulas)
Tumors (very rarely).
Risk factors
Factors that increase the risk of developing varicose veins include:

Pregnancy
Being female
Advanced age
Excess weight and obesity
Family history of varicose veins
Spend a lot of time standing
Conditions that increase pressure in the abdomen, such as liver disease, fluid in the abdomen or heart failure
Arteriovenous fistulas
Past Deep Vein Thrombosis.
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 symptoms
Symptoms of Varize
Varicose veins may show no symptoms other than the appearance of tortuous, dilated and bluish veins just below the skin. If you have symptoms of varicose veins, they may include:

Pain, burning, or feeling of heaviness in the legs, which may be more pronounced at the end of the day
Mild swelling, usually involving only the feet and ankles
Itchy skin on the varicose vein.
The most severe symptoms of varicose veins are:

Fluid build-up and swelling in the leg
Swelling and calf pain with significant pain after sitting or standing for a long time
Changes in skin color around the ankles and legs
Dry, stretched skin.
The symptoms of varicose veins can become more severe a few days before and during the menstrual period.


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 diagnosis and exams
Seeking medical help
Some care, such as exercising, raising legs, or wearing compression stockings may help relieve varicose veins pain and prevent complications. But if the symptoms do not pass after these measures or there is concern about the complications of varicose veins, seek medical help.

At the medical appointment
Specialists who can diagnose and monitor varicose veins are:

Angiologist
Vascular surgeon.
Being prepared for the appointment can facilitate diagnosis and optimize time. That way, you can already get the query with some information:A list with all the symptoms and how long they appeared
Medical history, including other conditions the patient has, and medications or supplements that he or she takes regularly
If possible, ask a person to accompany you.
The doctor will probably ask a series of questions, such as:

When did you notice the varicose veins?
Do you feel any pain? If so, how severe is the pain?
What, if anything, seems to improve the symptoms?
Does something seem to make the symptoms worse?
It is also important to take your questions to the written consultation, starting with the most important. This ensures that you will get answers to all relevant questions before the consultation is over. For varicose veins, some basic questions include:

What is causing the symptoms?
What are the other possible causes for varicose veins?
What exams do I need?
How are varicose veins treated?
What are the alternatives to the primary approach you are suggesting?
I have other health conditions. How can I manage these conditions together?
Should I make any restrictions?
Are there any printed materials that I can take home with me? Which sites do you recommend visiting?
Do not hesitate to ask further questions if they occur at the time of the consultation.

Diagnosis of Varize
Varicose veins are usually diagnosed by doing only a skin analysis and vein appearance. During the physical examination, the doctor or physician will examine your legs, feet or any other affected areas. He or she will seek swelling symptoms, changes in skin color, ulcers and other signs of skin rupture. To study blood flow, you may need to move your legs in different positions.

If varicose veins are suspected, after a good clinical examination you will be able to do a Colorectal Doppler ultrasound scan of lower limbs.

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 treatment and care
Treatment of Varize
For most cases, varicose veins can be treated with self-care measures such as:

Physical exercise
Weight Loss
Avoid wearing tight clothing
Raise legs whenever possible
Avoid long periods of standing or sitting.
Compression socks can also be used to control varicose veins. They make a stronger compression in the ankle that decreases towards the thigh helping to direct the return of venous blood back to the heart. The amount of compression varies by type and brand. When buying compression socks, make sure they fit correctly. Compression stockings should be strong, but not necessarily tight.

In addition to these basic measures, you may need to do one of these treatments:

Sclerotherapy
Surgery, which are individualized for each person: one can use conventional surgery, laser, radiofrequency, eco guided foam or mini surgery with local anesthesia, according to the evolution of the disease. Therefore it is recommended to take care as early as possible so that the treatment is the simplest.
Varicose veins that develop during pregnancy usually improve without medical treatment within three to 12 months after giving birth.


How To Treat Varicose Veins
Medications for Varize
The most commonly used medications for the treatment of varicose veins are:

Diosmin
Hemovirtus
Hirudoid
Only a doctor can tell you which medicine is most appropriate for your case, as well as the correct dosage and the duration of treatment. Always follow your doctor's guidelines carefully and NEVER self-medicate. Do not stop using the medication without first consulting a doctor and if you take it more than once or in much larger amounts than prescribed, follow the instructions in the package insert.


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 coexisting (prognosis)
Living together / Prognosis
If you have varicose veins, you can control the problem and avoid complications with simple measures:

Wear compression stockings
Practice exercises
Maintain a healthy weight
Raise your legsAvoid long periods of sitting and standing.
Shallow varicose veins can sometimes cause mild problems such as bruising or bleeding. Small blood clots may form occasionally in the superficial veins (superficial phlebitis). Most of these problems can be treated safely at home.

In the event of a concussion, raise the leg and apply ice or cold compress the first two hours after the injury. This can help reduce the amount of bleeding under the skin and minimize bruising
If you scratch or cut the skin over a vein, it may bleed a lot. Raise your leg and apply firm pressure with a clean bandage over the bleeding site. Continue to apply pressure for 15 minutes. If the bleeding did not stop after 15 minutes, apply the pressure again for another 15 minutes. You can repeat this procedure up to three times for a total of 45 minutes
If you have noticed that a blood clot has formed in a superficial varicose vein (superficial phlebitis), seek medical help and follow the instructions.
Possible Complications
Complications of varicose veins include:

Ulcerations
Clots that can lead to deep venous thrombosis and eventually pulmonary embolism and death
Bleeding
Dry, stretched, swollen, itchy skin
Thin, fragile skin, easily injured
Changes in skin color around the ankles and legs
Fungal and bacterial infections, which can arise from skin problems due to fluid accumulation (edema) in the leg
Increased risk of tissue infection (cellulitis).