A varicose vein was first discovered in the 15th century by Leonardo da Vinci. The name variance vein is derived from a Latin word ‘varix’ which means twisted. The term varicose vein was first co-related with venous ulcers in the mid 16th century. Varicose veins are very common around 25% of all adults are having varicose veins. Mostly, they occur in the legs. Especially, it is seen in women.
What is Varicose Vein?
Varicose veins are also named as varicose or varicosities which occur when our vein enlarged, dilated, and overfilled with blood. Varicose vein seems to be swollen or raised having bluish-purple or red colour. Sometimes, they are painful.
Cause of Varicose Vein
Veins have leaflet valves to prevent the backward flow of blood into the vein. Legs muscle get pumped they return blood back to heart against gravitational force. But when vein gets varicose, the valves do not work properly. It may also cause due to some potential reasons:-
* fat
* due to the age factor
* because of pregnancy
* sometime it may be inherited
* might be due to the long hour standing
Symptoms of Varicose Vein
* ankle swelling in evening
* aching in legs
* The appearing of brownish-yellow colour around the affected area
* cramps may also be developed
* dryness, itchiness and redness on the affected area
* minor injury might have the excess of bleeding than normal or it will take a long time to heal.
Complications of Varicose Vein
* blood clotting in affect vein
* pain and tenderness
* inability to walk
* skin ulcers
* bleeding might also be there
Prevention of Varicose Vein
* regular exercise
* lose some weight
* using compression stocks
* avoid long-term standing
* take some natural herbs
Surgery of Varicose Vein
If the prevention not working as its very late then your doctor may take some surgical steps.
Vein ligation and stripping are the two surgical methods for the treatment of varicose vein. In this surgeon makes cut on the skin and remove the varicose vein through incisions. Vein-stripping is overcome by new technology.
Other Treatment Option
* microsclerotherapy, liquid chemical injection is used to block off a smaller veins
* laser surgery, light energy is used to block off a veins
* sclerotherapy, foam or liquid chemical injection is used to block off a larger vein
* endovenous ablation therapy, heat and radio waves are used to block off a vein
* endoscopic vein surgery, a small lighted scope inserted through a small incision is used to block off a vein
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