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| Symptoms
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Heavy,
tired, tensioned legs
are initial symptoms of
varicose veins.
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Night time
cramps may occur
in feet and calves.
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Water retention
in the
legs (edema).
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The final
stage is the
development of so-called
“open leg sores” (ulcus cruris).
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A fotodocumentation
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What are varicose veins?
Varicose veins are expanded, extended and snaky veins that become
visible under the skin as blue or red veins.
The superficial veins of the legs are affected most frequently
by this condition.
What causes varicose veins?
The main purpose of the vein system is to transport the blood
to the heart against the force of gravity. Not only the heart,
but also the calve muscles, play a key role in pumping blood
through the veins. Whenever we move, the blood is pumped in
the direction of the heart. In the veins, venous valves, which
literally take on the role of valves, prevent the blood from
flowing back. If blood is congested in the legs due to insufficient
exercise, the veins are over expanded and overextended. The
venous wall is subsequently encapsulated, causing the creation
of varicose veins. Moreover, the overextension makes it impossible
for the venous valve to close, which worsens the congestion
of blood.
Diagnosing varicose veins
Experienced physicians used color code Doppler sonograpy
(color ultrasound examinations) to determine whether the deep
veins are continuous, whether the venous valves are working
and in which direction the blood is flowing.
Contrast x-ray images of the veins (plebography) are taken in
rare cases.
Treatment of varicose veins
The object of every therapy is to stop the porousness
of the veins as early as possible.
In very severe cases, the entire altered vein is remove from
the shin to the groin (varicose vein stripping). This therapy
is possible only if the deep leg veins are continuous and the
entire vein trunk can no longer be preserved. If the patient
is suffering from mild to moderate discomfort and the large
venous valves are still intact, the affected vein sections are
removed through cosmetically favorable small surgical cuts into
the skin.
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| Risk
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Genes
The disposition to develop weak connective
tissue and varicose veins as a result, is genetic.
Hormons
Female hormones (estrogen)
cause the connective tissue
to become supple.
Lack of exercise
Sedentary work
(standing or sitting) cause the
connective pump to become
inactive.
Obesity and smoking
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