Varicose veins, are a special condition in which swollen, and lengthened veins appear right under the superficial skin surface, most particularly in the legs. These are the dilated veins that occur in the lower extremities connected to perforator veins. Mild and chronic venous diseases usually result in varicose veins with variable sizes.
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Different genetic and humoral imbalances are an evidential reason for the presence of an extensive network of varicose veins. These veins based on their morphological characteristics are referred to by different names which are varicosities, spider veins (telangiectasia), starbursts, thread veins, or matted veins.
Epidemiology of varicose veins
In the world population, the epidemiological data for varicose veins is reported in such a way that there is a minor stigma of varicose veins state in adults.
About 50-55% of females and 40-45% of males are expected to experience venous diseases, with half and even less the rate of varicose veins. Nearly, 20-25% of females and 10-15% of males are found to be suffering from visible varicose veins with multiple genotypic and phenotypic factors.
Risk factors of varicose veins
There are numerous primary and secondary varicose veins formed from valve incompetence hypothesized as a potential causative of varicose veins. The pathology of such twisted and enlarged veins is still debated at the health stage, but the following are some of the published clinical recommendations which are subjected to active and passive venous abnormalities.
Family history of venous disease
Weakened vascular walls
Increased blood pressure
Increased intravenous blood flow
Obesity
Chronic constipation
High body fat
Prolonged standing
Vascular tumors
Pregnancy
The anatomy of varicose veins suggests about 3m in diameter. Individuals with thinner body physic have more prominent varicose veins while in obsess individuals these veins are hidden. The pathologies often encountered because of varicose veins are
Edema
Acute thrombosis
Tenderness
Superficial vein thrombosis
Vascular ulcers
Hyperpigmentation
Diagnosis of varicose veins
The clinical diagnosis of varicose veins is initially done via physical examination. The areas of concern in the physical analysis are the type, location, depth, extent, and cause of the varicose veins. One of the first identification is assumed by deep pulse examination. The symptoms are tested for any mild, acute, or chronic venous diseases or varicose veins like vascular ulceration and atrophie blanch.
Two major medical tests which are denoted as the Brodie-Trendelenberg test and the Perthes test are employed for detecting the severity of venous illnesses. These clinical investigations primarily distinguish between superficial venous, deep venous deficiency, and venous obstruction. Venus ultrasonography is a modernized medical approach that is perfect for detecting deep superficial thrombosis. Any iliac vena cava compression that is suspected can be well-imaged by invasive venography, tomographic and magnetic resonance.
Epidemiology of varicose veins
In the world population, the epidemiological data for varicose veins is reported in such a way that there is a minor stigma of varicose veins state in adults.
About 50-55% of females and 40-45% of males are expected to experience venous diseases, with half and even less the rate of varicose veins. Nearly, 20-25% of females and 10-15% of males are found to be suffering from visible varicose veins with multiple genotypic and phenotypic factors.
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Varicose vein is a venous complication that is reported by men as well as women, however, the prevalence ratio exceeds in women in the treatment stage. The pain and inflammation of varicose veins will be vanished through therapeutic strategies like
Self-care routines like low-pressure and impact exercises
Sclerotherapy
Treatments & Procedures
Sclerotherapy is the most common treatment for improving the appearance of varicose and spider veins on the legs. It is also performed to treat symptoms.
Laser Therapy
Treatments & Procedures
A laser is a highly focused beam of light. A doctor can use a laser to treat varicose veins. Laser heat damages a vein, which makes scar tissue form.
Apart from these specified medical treatments, many conventional medications are also prescribed to patients with varicose veins. Oral medicines like Ibuprofen and Tylenol, intravenous injections like Asclera, and sodium tetradecyl sulfate as a sclerosing agent are considered the best medicines against abnormalities of varicose veins.
