Varicosis - Signature Care

How does varicosis start?

Varicosis begins as small capillaries and may have spidery shapes that enlarge & spread over time, and may appear in different places and degrees (blue-red-purple) in separate places of the body in women & men.

Symptoms of having varicose veins:

• The appearance of the veins in a dark purple or blue
• The appearance of twisted and swollen veins on the leg often looks like ropes.

Signs of varicose veins & their painful symptoms when they appear may include:

• Painful or heavy feeling in the legs.
• Burning sensation, Spasms & muscle contraction, and swelling in the lower legs.
• Aggravation of pain after sitting or standing for a long time.
• Itching around one or more of the veins.
• Changes in skin color around varicose veins.

Spider veins look like varicose veins, but smaller. They are found near the surface of the skin and are often red or blue. They appear on the legs & can also be noticed on the face. They vary in size and often look like a spider’s web.

Common causes of varicosis include the following:

• Pregnancy
• Menstruation interruption (Amenorrhea)
• Standing for long periods
• Obesity
• People over 50 years old
• Having a family history of varicosis
• Hormonal changes
• Wearing tight clothes

How to treat varicosis?

First, you need to undergo a diagnosis of varicosis by a specialist doctor. Not only will he examine your legs and study your medical history, but he will also perform an ultrasound scan of your varicose veins.

This study in the treatment of varicosis allows you to see any obstacles to the movement of blood in the vessels. The doctor will also assess the function of your veins. After that, he will make an accurate diagnosis.

There’re many ways to treat varicosis or (varicose veins):

• Radiofrequency vascular ablation. The structure of the veins is restored from the inside.
• Venous pulse occlusion. The vessels are affected by the streams of steam, allowing them to penetrate any part of the veins.
• A special laser is used to treat varicose veins.
• Vessel valves are glued together using biological glue. VenaSeal

Prevention of Varicosis

There is no way to completely prevent varicosis. But improving blood circulation & muscle tension, to reduce the possibility of developing varicosis, you must consider the following tips:

• Follow an active lifestyle (with sedentary work), try to move more, take breaks, and exercise.
• Don’t cross your legs when sitting
• Don’t wear too tight clothes
• Avoid high heels shoes or wear them rarely
• Choose bicycling and swimming as an exercise
• Include healthy foods in your diet
• Control your weight
• Get rid of bad habits
• Drink a lot of fluids
• Obese people should lose weight. Although obesity is not a direct cause, the pressure of extra weight on the legs may cause a poor return of the veins in the legs and increase dilatation of the veins (varicose veins).
• Women should take special care of their legs during special periods such as menstruation & pregnancy. Take more rest and massage her legs frequently to help blood circulation and avoid dilatation of the veins (varicose veins).

If you’re using these simple tips, you will not only reduce the possibility of complications but also prevent diseases. The basic rule is “prevention is easier than cure” If you notice yourself having symptoms that indicate varicose veins, contact your doctor for a consultation.