Sir, first of all, I would like to ask the following question, what is varicose?
E.Ö: Varicose veins are the enlargement of the veins under the skin, taking on a curved shape and lengthening. .
Who has varicose veins?
E.Ö: Varicose veins is a pathology that can occur in anyone in general terms. Varicose veins are more common in people who have factors that trigger the formation of varicose veins; in the elderly, in case of varicose veins in family or close relatives (genetics), pregnancy, hormonal changes (pregnancy, menopause, puberty, use of hormone medication, etc.), workers in occupations that require long standing (barbers, hairdressers, surgeons, nurses, teachers, etc.). ) we encounter the development of varicose veins more frequently. We can even hinder its progress. For this, the group that is especially at risk needs to change their lifestyle. In other words, it is very important for people with varicose veins in the family who have to work for a long time to do regular sports, stay away from smoking, wear comfortable and loose clothes that do not tighten the legs, not wear high heels, and rest with their feet stretched out.
What will happen if the heir has developed?
E.Ö: Patients with varicose veins must have regular inspections. If left untreated, they can cause vein occlusions, bleeding and serious wounds on the legs.
So, what are the current approaches in the treatment of varicose veins?
E.Ö:The traditional method in the treatment of varicose veins was open surgery and we still continue to use it in some patients. In the treatment of varicose veins, first of all, doppler ultrasound is applied to the patients, is there venous insufficiency in the deep and superficial vein system? We check this first. If there is no such situation and the patient has capillary varices (telangiectasia), we apply sclerotherapy or radiofrequency treatment to them.
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