Varicose Veins Treatment in odisha

What are Varicose Veins?

The twisted enlarges and overflowed blood vein is called Varicose Veins. The vein that is closed to the skin surface, can become Varicose. Varicose mostly affects the lower leg in patients, due to prolonged standing or sitting in the same position. The chance of having Varicose in females is higher than in males. It can be treated by some changes in lifestyle and medication. If patients do not get relief, then they can opt for varicose vein surgery.

Why Do Varicose Veins Form?

Due to weak or damaged valves, Varicose veins form, when the heart pumps, arteries carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body and veins return blood from the body to the heart. The leg’s veins have to put pressure against gravity to return blood from the body to the heart. Due to muscle contraction in the lower leg, vein walls return blood to the heart, by the opening of tiny valves towards to heart and closing the valve to stop the blood from flowing backward. When these tiny valves in veins are weak or damaged, blood flow backward & pool in the vein. It causes a stretch or twist in the vein. If the condition of Varicose veins becomes severe, surgical treatment of varicose veins can be performed by a healthcare professional.

Severity

When Varicose Veins are left untreated or don’t recover, they become severe. Severe Varicose Veins can cause -

• Venous ulcer- Near the ankles on the skin painful ulcer can form due to severe Varicose Veins. Before the ulcer forms, a discolored spot forms, if you find it, must seek a doctor.
• Deep vein thrombosis - Deep vein thrombosis, occurs when veins deep within the legs enlarge with swelling & pain. It is a sign of a blood clot and if left untreated it can reach to lungs and cause pulmonary embolism, which is a life-threatening condition.
• Bleeding - Varicose veins when burst can cause minor bleeding, if this happens you must ask for medical attention as soon as possible.

Prevention

Varicose Veins can be prevented by the below-given points.

• Exercise- Physical activity, exercise or walking minimize the risk of Varicose veins. Keep moving and walking to increase blood flow in the legs.
• Maintain weight - Try to maintain a healthy weight, and avoid obesity, because obesity increases the pressure on veins in the legs.
• Minimize salt - Lower salt intake can maintain high blood pressure. High BP is the common cause of Varicose Vein.
• Raise leg - Keep 3-4 pillows below your legs and lay down, it will improve the blood flow in your legs. Try this 3-4 times a day to keep your legs above the heart level.
• Avoid long periods of sitting/standing - Being inactive or standing/sitting for a long time can decrease the blood flow in the legs, so frequently change your positions.
• Avoid tight clothes & high heels - Tight clothes and high heels reduce the blood flow in the legs, so try to avoid them and wear comfortable clothes and footwear.