If a person has varicose veins, any of the following warrant a visit to a health care provider:
Inflammation, discoloration, or ulceration of the skin or swelling of the calf or leg is more typical of problems related to the deeper veins, especially a blood clot.
Unexplained pain or swelling in a leg particularly suggests a blood clot. Varicose veins by themselves do not usually cause a leg to swell.Varicose veins alone are relatively harmless, but every now and then they can cause minor problems.
If the skin overlying the vein is thin or irritated, minor trauma from a bump or even shaving can tear the vein and cause bleeding. In this case, elevating the leg and applying pressure for several minutes should be enough to stop the bleeding. If it does not, you may need to visit your hospital emergency department.
If, at any time, you feel chest pain or have trouble breathing, this may indicate the presence of a blood clot in the blood vessels of the heart or lungs. You should go to a hospital emergency department immediately.Having varicose veins does not necessarily mean you will eventually have a blood clot or that a blood clot somehow caused them.
In rare instances, however, a clot increases pressure in the veins by blocking blood flow.
This elevated pressure will cause backward flow of blood through weakened valves, creating varicose veins.
For this reason, you should see your health care provider if your leg is swollen or if you experience worsening pain in the leg, or if you should suddenly develop varicose veins and you do not have any of the common risk factors such as pregnancy.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
How can compression stockings help with varicose veins?
Compression stockings work simply by reducing the amount of blood and pressure in the veins. There are various types of stockings available, and some may apply more pressure than others.
The main problem with compression stockings is that the blood will return to the veins soon after the stockings are taken off. They also may be uncomfortable for some people, and therefore, they may not worn for long enough to have any benefit.
These stockings typically lose their pressure if washed a few times, so they may need to be replaced from time to time.
The main problem with compression stockings is that the blood will return to the veins soon after the stockings are taken off. They also may be uncomfortable for some people, and therefore, they may not worn for long enough to have any benefit.
These stockings typically lose their pressure if washed a few times, so they may need to be replaced from time to time.
Varicose Veins Treatment Self-Care at Home
Treatments are available for varicose veins. Many of them are simple things you can start right now.
Elevate your legs as much as possible.
If you can take half-hour breaks during the day to rest, do it. It is important to raise your legs up above the level of your heart to get the maximum effect, and to do this for about a half-hour each time.
Wear compression stockings (such as Ted Hose or Jobst stockings). The key is to put them on in the morning before you start walking around and before your veins become more swollen. If you try them and experience worsening pain, especially after you have been walking, remove them and see your health care provider. You may have problems with the blood supply to your legs (the arterial supply, which provides oxygen).
If you are overweight, try to lose weight. A healthy diet high in fiber and low in fat and salt can help.
Avoid alcohol, which can cause the veins in your legs to dilate.
See your health care provider if you have problems such as chronic constipation, urinary retention, or
chronic cough. Relieving conditions that are causing you to strain may help with the varicose veins.
Avoid wearing tight clothing such as girdles or belts.
Do not cross your legs when sitting.
Walking is good exercise. It can help the muscles force the blood out of the deeper vein system.
If you are driving on a trip or working at a desk all day, try to get up and walk around every hour or so to allow the muscles to pump the blood out of the veins.Treatments are available for varicose veins. Many of them are simple things you can start right now.
Elevate your legs as much as possible.
If you can take half-hour breaks during the day to rest, do it. It is important to raise your legs up above the level of your heart to get the maximum effect, and to do this for about a half-hour each time.
Wear compression stockings (such as Ted Hose or Jobst stockings). The key is to put them on in the morning before you start walking around and before your veins become more swollen. If you try them and experience worsening pain, especially after you have been walking, remove them and see your health care provider. You may have problems with the blood supply to your legs (the arterial supply, which provides oxygen).
If you are overweight, try to lose weight. A healthy diet high in fiber and low in fat and salt can help.
Avoid alcohol, which can cause the veins in your legs to dilate.
See your health care provider if you have problems such as chronic constipation, urinary retention, or
chronic cough. Relieving conditions that are causing you to strain may help with the varicose veins.
Avoid wearing tight clothing such as girdles or belts.
Do not cross your legs when sitting.
Walking is good exercise. It can help the muscles force the blood out of the deeper vein system.
If you are driving on a trip or working at a desk all day, try to get up and walk around every hour or so to allow the muscles to pump the blood out of the veins.Treatments are available for varicose veins. Many of them are simple things you can start right now.
Varicose vein Treatments
Laser ablation Therapy
This procedure uses no incisions or injections. Light energy from a laser is used to make the vein fade away. Laser surgery is typically used to treat smaller varicose veins. With new technology, lasers are more effective than they used to be.
Endovenous ablation Therapy
This procedure uses an energy source (either laser or radio wave) to create heat to close off the vein. A tiny incision is made in the skin, and a small catheter (tube) is inserted into the vein. A device at the tip of the catheter heats up the inside of the vein, which causes it to close off. You’re awake during the procedure, but your doctor numbs the area of the vein. You can usually go home on the same day. You may experience less pain and recover more quickly with this procedure than with some of the others.
Endoscopic vein surgery
This procedure has now by and large been given up
Ambulatory phlebectomy
In this procedure, small varicose veins are removed through small incisions in your skin. This has been replaced by foam Sclerotherapy and compression stockings.Vein stripping and ligation
In this procedure, veins are tied shut (ligation) and removed (stripping) through small incisions. The procedure is typically used in severe cases, in which the varicose veins cause pain or skin ulcers. You’re given medicine to sleep so that you don’t feel any pain during the procedure. These procedures are now being given up in favour of Foam Sclerotherapy and Laser Therapy.
Surgery is painful and has a high recurrence rate.
Friday, March 5, 2010
Welcome to Our Blog Varicose Veins kerala
Do you care your veins? Are you suffering any kind of vein problems like varicose veins, spider veins, perforator veins, telangiectasias, reticular veins, hemorrhoids, varicoceles , deep vein or chronic venous insufficiency ? Vascular surgeons are the experts in vein care.Vein Care specialists can provide you the high results with the best possible care .
Dr.Roy Varghese M.S,Ph.D,Dip.N.B,FSVS (USA) is a highly qualified and trained vascular surgeon with extensive experience in the most modern treatments of vein diseases like Endovenous Laser Treatment, TriVex System, Advanced Varicose Vein Treatment, Surface Laser Treatment ,Sclerotherapy etc.
Varicose Vein Treatments
Medical and surgical treatments are used to either remove varicose veins or close them. Removing or closing varicose veins usually doesn’t create circulation problems because the blood reroutes itself through other veins. These therapies range from approaches that don’t involve incisions or injections to those that are surgical procedures. It may be necessary to combine therapies, depending on your condition and lifestyle.Main Treatments are mentioned below:-
1. Sclerotherapy 5. Endoscopic vein surgery
2.Microsclerotherapy 6. Ambulatory phlebectomy
3.Laser ablation Therapy 7. Vein stripping and ligation
4.Endovenous ablation therapy
Dr.Roy Varghese M.S,Ph.D,Dip.N.B,FSVS (USA) is a highly qualified and trained vascular surgeon with extensive experience in the most modern treatments of vein diseases like Endovenous Laser Treatment, TriVex System, Advanced Varicose Vein Treatment, Surface Laser Treatment ,Sclerotherapy etc.
Varicose Vein Treatments
Medical and surgical treatments are used to either remove varicose veins or close them. Removing or closing varicose veins usually doesn’t create circulation problems because the blood reroutes itself through other veins. These therapies range from approaches that don’t involve incisions or injections to those that are surgical procedures. It may be necessary to combine therapies, depending on your condition and lifestyle.Main Treatments are mentioned below:-
1. Sclerotherapy 5. Endoscopic vein surgery
2.Microsclerotherapy 6. Ambulatory phlebectomy
3.Laser ablation Therapy 7. Vein stripping and ligation
4.Endovenous ablation therapy
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