Complaints about pain in the veins in the legs are quite common. The main reason for this condition is poor circulation in the lower extremities. Pain due to vascular pathologies can be nagging or aching, very strong or barely noticeable.
To eliminate such a symptom, diagnosis and treatment are needed under the supervision of a phlebologist.
As a rule, even before pain appears, people notice that the leg is swollen, a vein is swollen, or a spider vein has appeared. Many people are in no hurry to see a doctor, considering these symptoms to be a cosmetic defect. The appearance of pain indicates that the disease is progressing and has already gone quite far. As is known, many vascular pathologies do not manifest themselves in any way in the early stages.
The most common causes of pain in the veins of the legs are the following diseases:
With varicose veins, blood stagnates in the veins, they expand, become tortuous, their walls lose elasticity, and there is a danger of blood clots. At risk are:
A characteristic symptom of varicose veins is venous nodes under the skin
Main symptoms of the disease:
Sometimes patients with varicose veins complain that there is a tugging sensation under the knee. This symptom may indicate the formation of a blood clot, so it should not be ignored.
This is an inflammation of the walls of the superficial veins with the formation of a blood clot in the lumen of the vessel. Any superficial veins are affected.
Legs with thrombophlebitis may swell and become very painful.
Blood clots in deep veins are most often found in people who are paralyzed and bedridden for a long time. The disease often occurs without symptoms. The classic manifestations are as follows:
It should be said that these symptoms are not specific. In many patients with the classic clinical picture of thrombosis, the disease is not confirmed, while patients without symptoms are given such a diagnosis.
If the disease is not treated, blood clots can break off, travel through the bloodstream into the pulmonary artery and close its lumen.
This condition develops in people who have had deep vein thrombosis. Characteristic signs of the syndrome are insufficiency of the valve apparatus and impaired outflow of venous blood. On the one hand, small blood clots are resolved or replaced by connective tissue, which grows into capillaries, and the patency of the vessel is restored. On the other hand, damage occurs to the valve flaps, which become insolvent.
Symptoms of postphlebetic syndrome:
One of the signs of thrombosis is swelling of the affected limb
If the veins on your legs are protruding, inflamed and painful, and there are other symptoms of varicose veins or thrombophlebitis, you should first consult a doctor, and this should be done as quickly as possible. It is important to make a correct diagnosis and begin treatment in a timely manner to stop the progression of the disease.
As a rule, diseases that cause pain in the veins of the legs require an integrated approach, which includes:
Treatment is primarily aimed at eliminating symptoms and improving well-being, slowing the progression of the disease, and preventing complications.
A diet for pain in the legs due to vascular pathologies should solve two main problems - thin the blood and normalize body weight.
The fact is that excess weight increases the load on blood vessels, so you need to get rid of it by including more protein foods in the menu and reducing the amount of simple sugars.
With varicose veins, the blood usually becomes more viscous, circulates worse in the vascular bed, and there is a risk of blood clots.
Sweet sodas, energy drinks and alcoholic drinks are absolutely not suitable.
You need to exclude from the menu all foods that contribute to blood thickening, or limit their consumption. These include:
For varicose veins, the body needs the following substances:
Alcoholic drinks dehydrate the body, promote the gluing of red blood cells and increase blood clotting, leading to the formation of blood clots.
Smoking leads to narrowing of blood vessels and thinning of their walls. Smoking destroys vitamin C, which is responsible for the production of elastin and collagen, and therefore for healthy vascular walls.
If you have problems with your veins, first of all you need to get rid of bad habits, otherwise the treatment will not be effective.
Wearing special knitwear does not eliminate the disease or cure it. Hosiery performs the following functions:
In addition, compression tights and stockings are an excellent preventive measure for pathologies of the veins of the lower extremities. They preserve the natural physiological position of the vessels and do not cause side effects in the absence of contraindications.
Compression stockings reduce discomfort and pain in the legs with varicose veins
To treat veins, medications are used for internal and local use, which should strengthen the venous walls, improve blood flow in the vessels, relieve inflammation and swelling, and slow down the development of the disease. The following groups of drugs are usually prescribed:
At the initial stage, external agents (gels and ointments) help well:
For internal use from the group of venotonics, Detralex, Phlebodia 600, Venarus, Venoruton are prescribed. Anticoagulants include Fraxiparine and Clexane, and antiplatelet agents include aspirin, Vasobral, and Tiklid. Some drugs have several actions at once.
Heparin and drugs containing it are considered one of the most effective direct anticoagulants. It is prescribed both in the form of injection solutions and in the form of ointment.
Heparin for injection is prescribed only in hospital settings
There are often cases when surgical intervention is no longer possible. Traumatic methods of classical surgery are gradually becoming a thing of the past, they are being replaced by minimally invasive ones, in which the vein is not removed, but is acted upon in such a way that it is excluded from the bloodstream. These include laser treatment and radiofrequency ablation. These methods are characterized by a low percentage of complications and rapid rehabilitation of the patient.
For deep vein thrombosis, thrombectomy may be indicated. Surgery to remove a blood clot is important if there is a risk of gangrene or pulmonary embolism.
There are many folk recipes to relieve pain in the veins of the legs. The most famous and frequently used:
A proven remedy for varicose veins - chestnut tincture
To help your feet, you should do the following:
If you experience pain in the veins of your legs, you need to hurry to see a vascular surgeon or phlebologist. Perhaps this is just fatigue and the consequences of too much stress, and it will soon go away on its own, but still, most often these are signals of vascular disorders.
Many people perceive the situation when a vein in the leg is swollen only as a cosmetic problem. But this happens only until such unpleasant symptoms as pain, burning or severe swelling are added to the unaesthetic appearance of the leg.
If you do not see a doctor in time and start treatment, the disease will only develop, which can lead to the most unpleasant consequences. This article will discuss why veins appear on the legs and what to do in such a situation.
In most cases, the cause of enlarged veins in the lower extremities is varicose veins. The vein swells as a result of stagnation caused by the reverse flow of venous blood. As there is too much blood in the vein, its walls stretch and become inelastic. If hypertension (high pressure in the system) continues for a long time, chronic venous insufficiency occurs. In advanced stages, the pathology is expressed in trophic ulcers on the skin of the legs.
Varicose veins are quite widespread. Every fourth person in the world suffers from it. Moreover, varicose veins are much more common among women: for every four patients there are three women. The greatest likelihood of developing the disease is observed among people over the age of 35-40 years.
Note! Varicose veins can manifest themselves with almost imperceptible symptoms over a long period of time. Therefore, even if the swelling of the veins in the legs is not accompanied by pain or other unpleasant sensations, it is necessary to immediately seek advice from a phlebologist. Moreover, most likely, you will have to not only begin treatment, but also radically change your lifestyle in order to eliminate the factors that led to the appearance of varicose veins.
From an etymological point of view, the main factors leading to the development of varicose veins include:
Predisposing factors also include:
Varicose veins can largely be attributed to occupational diseases. A considerable part of those suffering from varicose veins are those whose profession involves prolonged sitting at the workplace (office workers, for example) or, on the contrary, involves constant standing (salespeople, hairdressers, waiters, etc.). Also, people often become victims of varicose veins due to excessive enthusiasm for fashion trends. Beautiful things are not always comfortable (high heels, tight jeans, etc.) and can be a provoking factor for the occurrence of pathology.
Advice! If the work involves a sedentary position, it is recommended to perform physical warm-up regularly throughout the day (every 2-3 hours).
Another significant factor for the occurrence of varicose veins is genetic predisposition. This is especially true for girls whose mothers have varicose veins.
Pregnancy is also conducive to varicose veins. During pregnancy, the veins in the lower extremities become thinner and lose their elasticity. The causes of deformities are changes in hormonal balance and high load on the legs due to increased body weight. The acute phase of the disease is most often observed immediately before and after childbirth.
Visual visibility of veins is also possible for other reasons not related to varicose veins:
Varicose veins occur in several stages, which include seven stages (from zero to six). At stage zero, there are no external symptoms, and diagnostic measures are usually ineffective. In this case, the patient experiences minor pain and heaviness in the affected limbs, periodic swelling, and cramps at night.
At the first stage, the veins become noticeable and begin to protrude slightly above the skin. At the second stage, the dilation of the veins becomes even more visually pronounced: bluish nodes appear from the veins. At the third stage, severe swelling is added. The fourth stage may be accompanied by eczema and lipodermatosclerosis.
The most severe stages of the disease are the fifth and sixth. Trophic ulcers appear on the skin. Blood clots may appear. In especially severe cases, the pathological process affects the deep veins of the lower extremities.
Characteristic symptoms of varicose veins:
It should be noted that varicose veins do not go away on their own, and therefore, in order to prevent the disease from developing to late stages and complications, it is necessary to begin treatment in a timely manner. In the initial stages, you can do without surgery, and if intervention is still recommended, it will be minimally invasive. If the disease is advanced, you will have to resort to classic phlebectomy. This type of operation is the most radical way to solve the problem.
Before prescribing treatment to a patient, he is examined by a doctor and sent for a diagnostic examination. Diagnostics include Doppler or duplex sonography, computed tomographic venography, magnetic resonance venography and other procedures at the discretion of the physician.
One of the key problems that needs to be solved with varicose veins is the elimination of discomfort in the patient. This cannot be called a treatment for varicose veins - these are only actions aimed at relieving the symptoms of the disease. However, one of the doctor’s tasks is to provide the patient with a decent quality of life during the period of treatment and reduce the unpleasant manifestations of the disease, which is a completely solvable task. Also, drug therapy allows you to consolidate the effect of treatment in other ways.
There are such methods of conservative treatment:
Note! Thermal procedures for varicose veins are strictly not recommended. After a hot bath or sauna, the veins protrude more, and pain appears in the legs. In addition, elevated temperature provokes the accelerated development of pathology.
Conservative treatment of varicose veins is a long process. The task of the patient and the doctor is the need to maintain the normal state of the vascular system in order to prevent the acceleration of the development of the disease and the onset of complications.
Note! Effective treatment of varicose veins is always a complex task. The disease cannot be cured with medications or compression garments alone. You will need to switch to a healthy lifestyle: start eating right, moving more, giving up bad habits.
If conservative therapy for varicose veins does not bring results, the disease is actively progressing or a complication occurs, surgery cannot be avoided. The goal of surgical intervention is to exclude the affected vein from the blood flow system.
There are two types of operations - radical (classical phlebectomy) and minimally invasive (sclerotherapy, laser therapy, miniphlebectomy, stripping). Minimally invasive techniques are not traumatic and are easily tolerated by patients, but are applicable only in the early stages of varicose veins. If the process has gone far, you will have to do a radical operation.
The main preventive rule is to try in advance to avoid or exclude from your life any provoking factors that can lead to the appearance and development of varicose veins. If any symptoms of varicose veins are detected, you should not delay visiting a doctor, because the sooner treatment is started, the easier it is to cope with the problem.
When the vein behind the knee hurts, you need to visit a doctor and be examined for the presence of varicose veins. Many people do not attach much importance to this disease, but in fact, disruption of the circulatory system can lead to unpleasant consequences. Advanced varicose veins can develop into thrombosis. And if a blood clot forms in the popliteal region, there is a high probability of it breaking off.
According to statistics, almost half of the world's population suffers from varicose veins. To understand how this disease develops, you need to know the principle of operation of the human circulatory system.
Blood moves through the body in large and small circles. This circulation occurs thanks to the heart: its rhythmic contractions help push blood through the arteries, aortas and vessels.
The movement of blood from top to bottom to the lower extremities is carried out due to gravity. But when the blood reaches the legs, it needs to turn around through the vessels and somehow rise. This is done due to valves located in the veins, thanks to which blood flows in only one direction - upward.
During the contraction of the heart, blood rises upward through the vessels, and the valve immediately fixes its position at a given level. The next heart contraction promotes further blood circulation and its fixation by the valves, and so on.
The movement of blood upward is facilitated not only by the work of the heart, but also by the muscles of the legs. With their regular contraction and relaxation, the vessels alternately compress and relax, which leads to vigorous pushing of blood upward. This is how the body of a person who does not suffer from varicose veins works. Enlarged veins in the legs cause the valves that respond to the outflow of blood from the lower extremities to stop closing.
Due to the gap formed between them, the outflow of blood slows down. And impaired blood circulation, in turn, leads to even greater stretching of the veins. In addition, a violation of the outflow of blood causes the formation of blood clots - thrombi - in the cavities of the veins. Most often, they cause pain in the vein behind the knee.
In most cases, varicose veins affect women. This is due both to the structural features of their circulatory system and to their individual predisposition to pathology. Often this disease manifests itself during pregnancy.
When a pathological process forms in the vein in the popliteal region, the patient is concerned about symptoms such as:
If the disease is neglected and treatment is not started in a timely manner, varicose veins can develop into thrombosis.
With this disease, blood clots form in the lumens of the veins, leading to disruption or complete cessation of blood flow. If blood clots appear in deep veins, the disease is called phlebothrombosis.
A thrombus is a blood clot that forms as a result of a slowdown in blood flow, increased blood clotting, or disturbances in the structure of the vessel wall.
When a blood clot forms under the knee, a person may experience pain and discomfort in this area. However, it should be remembered that in half of the cases blood clots in the deep veins do not cause any sensation in patients. If a clot has formed in a superficial vein, the patient will be bothered by the following symptoms:
If the disease becomes progressive, blood clots begin to form throughout the great saphenous vein. This condition is dangerous because a floating blood clot can form in the iliac vein. If a moving thrombus breaks off, an embolism of a pulmonary artery can occur and the patient’s death.
With the progressive nature of thrombophlebitis of the small saphenous vein, clots spread from the small to the popliteal veins, where there is also a high probability of their rupture.
Why is popliteal vein thrombosis most dangerous? The fact is that a person’s knees are constantly in motion, and along with them the veins bend and unbend, and this can lead to the rupture of a blood clot.
Which doctor should I contact when a vein in my leg below the knee hurts?
Pain under the knee in the back of the leg can be caused not only by varicose veins and thrombosis. So, the cause of pain under the knee can be:
To determine the cause of pain under the knee, you need to contact a therapist, who, based on the patient’s complaints, will refer him to a specialist - an orthopedist, traumatologist, neurologist or osteopath. If there are pathological processes in the veins, contact a phlebologist or vascular surgeon.
It should be borne in mind that pain can also be caused by inflammation of the lymph node located under the knee. This disease can be recognized by the presence of infected wounds in the feet and legs, swelling of the skin under the knee, pain when walking and trying to bend the leg.
Often thrombosis of the popliteal veins is asymptomatic, and if the vein in the leg directly below the knee hurts when walking or squatting, then this is attributed to osteochondrosis or pinched sciatic nerve.
Thrombosis of the popliteal vein can be diagnosed using duplex ultrasound angioscanning with color mapping. This method is considered one of the most accurate and safe and makes it possible not only to detect blood clots, but also to assess their size, mobility and location. In addition, using this diagnostic method, the condition of the vein walls and the degree of thrombosis are assessed, and the speed of blood flow is determined.
In addition to duplex ultrasound scanning, Doppler examination, venography, and blood cultures are used to detect thrombosis and varicose veins.
Treatment can begin only after establishing the exact cause of pain under the knee. When pathological processes in the veins are identified, treatment is primarily aimed at eliminating inflammation and reducing pain.
Varicose veins under the knee are treated using 3 main methods:
The choice of treatment method depends on the stage of the disease, the degree of manifestation of varicose veins, the individual characteristics of the patient and the presence of any complications.
Conservative therapy includes taking medications, vitamins, following a diet, performing physical therapy, massage, and wearing compression stockings.
Sclerotherapy is a selective treatment of affected veins by injection of special solutions. Thanks to this technique, not only dilated veins disappear, but also the clinical manifestations of the disease - pain, swelling, cramps, severe fatigue of the legs. However, it should be borne in mind that sclerotherapy can only be used in the initial stages of the disease.
Surgery is performed to remove varicose veins in order to normalize blood flow, and operations to eliminate blood clots are performed only in extreme cases when there is a threat to the patient’s life. To prevent a detached blood clot from entering the pulmonary or cardiac arteries, special vena cava filters are used, which are installed in the lumen of the vein and trap blood clots, preventing them from moving further along the arteries.
Thrombosis is treated with anticoagulants, phlebotonics, antibacterial agents, angioprotectors, and thrombolytic drugs. If the patient has pain in the veins behind the knee, the doctor may prescribe a pain reliever.
Varicose veins can be localized almost anywhere in the body and have a variety of manifestations. Often, when pain occurs under the knee, it is difficult to immediately determine its true cause.
In such cases, many people mistakenly think that they have a disease of the joints or ligaments and go to a traumatologist for help. Therefore, in order to diagnose a particular pathology, it is necessary to correctly determine the source of pain and the corresponding symptoms.
Pathological dilatation of veins is a consequence of damage to the connective tissue apparatus of blood vessels. As a result of this, thinning and dilation of their walls occurs, which leads to stagnation of blood flow.
This disease can occur in any person, but some people belong to the so-called risk groups, in which the likelihood of developing varicose veins increases.
Pregnancy also often predisposes to varicose veins. Firstly, a woman's body weight increases significantly in a short period of time. Due to the fact that the veins of the legs do not have time to adapt to such a load, lymphostasis occurs.
Secondly, all expectant mothers change their hormonal levels, which also contributes to the onset of the disease. Most often, the first manifestations of varicose veins become noticeable in the third trimester of pregnancy. However, if there are other risk factors, anxiety symptoms may appear earlier.
Obesity is also one of the main triggers of varicose veins. In addition to the high load on the legs, stagnation of blood circulation and lymph, patients with excess body weight experience a change in the lipid composition of the blood, that is, a large amount of fat appears in it. The latter settle on the walls of blood vessels in the form of plaques, disrupting blood flow.
Of course, these processes also negatively affect the heart. Signs of ischemic disease develop, and enlargement of the left ventricle and left atrium is also possible. Thus, a “closed-loop” problem arises: the vessels do not have enough resistance to push out volumes of blood, and the heart, in turn, is not able to unload them.
Endocrine diseases and hormonal imbalances are another risk factor. It has been proven, for example, that after menopause, women are much more likely to suffer from varicose veins.
Review of possible causes of pain.
Intense exercise also increases the risk of developing varicose veins. This is especially true for long-distance runners and weightlifters, who place most of the stress on their legs.
To avoid such complications, most professional athletes train in special anti-varicose stockings. The exception is swimmers. Water evenly distributes the load without having a negative effect on the veins.
People who have close relatives with this diagnosis are also predisposed to varicose veins. It is possible that this is due to genetic damage to the connective tissue and vascular valve apparatus.
If pain occurs under the knee (presumably in a vein), you should pay attention to some other symptoms that may likely be signs of varicose veins. These include:
It should be borne in mind that the presence of at least one of the above symptoms is a reason to contact a specialist for advice and examination. It is important to detect pathology at an early stage in order to avoid the possible development of complications.
The set of diagnostic measures includes two types of methods: laboratory and instrumental. The first group includes:
Based on studying the results of basic tests, the doctor decides on the need to prescribe instrumental types of research. The most accessible and informative way to determine the condition of the veins of the lower extremities is their duplex scanning, or ultrasound scanning. Using ultrasound, you can identify indicators such as:
In the practice of a phlebologist, this method is indispensable. Moreover, it is included in the standard examination of patients who are suspected of varicose veins. It is also important to assess the characteristics of blood flow as a whole. For this purpose, Doppler ultrasound with color mapping is used.
The next stage of diagnosis is venography. The procedure is performed using a special contrast agent. It is injected into the affected varicose vein and a series of x-rays are taken. The work of the vein is determined as the contrast passes through it. In addition, in this way it is possible to indicate the direction of the vascular trunk, as well as its anatomical changes.
Depending on the degree, manifestations and complications of varicose veins, three main types of therapy are relevant that can significantly improve the patient’s condition:
To limit yourself to minimally invasive methods, without resorting to risky surgical procedures, it is necessary to try to identify the disease at an earlier stage. A more loyal, non-surgical method, sclerotherapy, involves the introduction of a special substance into the vein, which, as it were, “seals” it and prevents further spread of the process.
Using a laser, the doctor cauterizes small vessels affected by varicose veins. Typically, this method is used for patients who complain about the external manifestations of varicose veins.
Microphlebectomy can also be mentioned. It involves removing the smallest venous branches using micro-instruments. The mechanism of this procedure is as follows. Radiofrequency rays dissolve the damaged area of the venous chain. The choice of intervention is determined by the attending physician based on the clinical picture, examination results and technical capabilities of the institution.
If pain appears in the vein under the knee, you should first conduct a self-examination aimed at identifying other symptoms (edema, swelling, tortuosity of blood vessels, spider veins). After this, it is best to make an appointment with a phlebologist for a consultation.
If the doctor has diagnosed the presence of varicose veins of the lower extremities, you need to change your lifestyle: lose excess weight, adjust your diet, normalize physical activity.
You may even have to change your work schedule. Of course, all this must accompany the main treatment, also prescribed by a doctor. Moreover, you should not immediately refuse the proposed surgical treatment, since often such a decision can only be caused by extreme necessity.
If there are factors predisposing to the disease, preventive measures should be taken to prevent the development of varicose veins. It is important to remember that pain under the knee can be a sign of more serious pathologies: vein thrombosis, inflammation. Therefore, there is no need to postpone the examination under any circumstances.
Do you have swollen veins in your legs? This cosmetic defect can cause a lot of inconvenience. In addition, the gradually swollen tubercle begins to hurt, and this is a clear sign of the development of a more serious disease. If you notice protruding veins on your lower extremities, you should immediately consult a doctor. Only timely diagnosis will allow you to most accurately determine the cause of the pathology and select the optimal treatment method.
A vein in the leg can swell for various reasons. Most often, this symptom signals the development of such a serious disease as varicose veins. Today, this pathology of the circulatory system has become widespread among people of all ages. However, there are also factors that accelerate the process of swelling of veins with varicose veins.
Vein deformation due to varicose veins
Factors that provoke varicose veins include:
If your foot begins to swell and the veins in your legs swell and hurt, you should immediately consult a doctor. The thing is that varicose veins are not only a cosmetic defect that spoils the appearance of your legs, but also a serious danger to your health and even life. If you begin to show primary signs of varicose veins, be sure to reconsider your lifestyle - play sports, give up bad habits, eat only healthy foods.
Recognizing varicose veins in time is not as easy as it might seem at first glance. If you find yourself with one of the symptoms below, you should immediately consult a phlebologist.
A doctor can make an accurate diagnosis only after a thorough examination and study of test results. It is best to start treating varicose veins at the initial stage, so you should not put off going to the doctor for long.
To forget about the pain and swelling of the veins in the legs forever, you need to approach solving the problem of varicose veins with all responsibility. Elimination of primary symptoms gives only short-term results, so do not be surprised if after a while the veins again begin to protrude on the surface of the skin. Before starting treatment for varicose veins, it is imperative to perform a modern diagnosis of the circulatory system.
Depending on the results of such an examination, one of the following conservative treatment methods may be prescribed.
Taking medications that promote healing and strengthening the walls of blood vessels, improving blood circulation in the lower extremities. The most popular drugs in this category can be considered Venorutton, Phlebodia, Detralex, etc.
Strict adherence to a special diet. For varicose veins, doctors strongly recommend avoiding eating foods high in cholesterol, since this substance clogs the lumens in the blood vessels and negatively affects blood circulation, provoking atherosclerosis. In addition, the diet will help you lose excess weight, and, as a result, reduce the load on your lower limbs.
Ointments, creams and gels - eliminate pain, swelling, and relieve fatigue in the legs. It is recommended to apply this product simultaneously to both the healthy and the sore leg.
You can and should wear compression underwear only if there is no risk of varicose veins turning into thrombophlebitis. Modern manufacturers offer a large selection of products with varying degrees of compression. The doctor will tell you which socks or stockings are best for you.
Sports will help normalize blood circulation in the lower extremities. Give preference to swimming, race walking, and gymnastics. Choose only moderate loads. You will have to give up strength sports for some time.
You should not think that the disappearance of pain and swelling of the veins means that the treatment of varicose veins is completed. Get ready for the fact that you will have to fight this pathology for a long time. Be patient and be sure to change your usual lifestyle. An integrated approach to solving the problem will significantly reduce recovery time.
Have you discovered a swollen tubercle on your leg that hurts a lot, but you don’t have time to visit a doctor? You can eliminate the unpleasant symptom and relieve swelling yourself at home. However, you should always remember that such treatment will not get rid of the problem, but will only alleviate the condition for a while. First, try taking a painkiller tablet. If you have any contraindications to taking such medications or your leg hurts too often, use one of the methods presented below.
When getting rid of swelling of the veins in your legs yourself, be extremely careful. There is no need to do any manipulations if the skin at the site of swelling is inflamed and red. This may signal the progression of the pathology - the development of varicose eczema or thrombophlebitis. Such diseases are treated only under the strict supervision of a doctor.
If the veins are severely swollen and distended, emergency surgery may be needed. This procedure is prescribed by a doctor only if treatment of inflammation with conservative methods is not effective. The operation will help stop the progression of the pathology.
There is no need to be afraid of surgery. Modern clinics are equipped with innovative equipment, with which the procedure can be performed as quickly, painlessly and non-traumaticly as possible. Today, methods such as laser surgery, sclerotherapy, stripping, etc. are very popular. The choice of the most appropriate treatment method depends on the type and size of the vessel damaged by varicose veins, its location and the general well-being of the patient. Some techniques allow not only to get rid of the disease, but also to eliminate a cosmetic defect.