VARICOSE VEINS: COSMETIC PROBLEM OR SOMETHING ELSE…?

Varicose veins are knotty, enlarged veins that are close to the skin's surface. They are most likely visible in the legs and affect the veins of the legs. Standing and walking increases the pressure in the veins of the lower body which causes the occurrence of varicose. 

CAUSES

The precise cause is unknown, however probably a weakness in the walls of superficial veins causes varicose veins. Women are more susceptible to develop varicose veins than men, with their increased development seen during pregnancy. Along with this, 

• Prolonged hours standing
• Obesity
• Advanced Age

 

SYMPTOMS

• Bulging, bluish vein or veins
• Swollen legs
• Aches and pains in the legs
• Itching on the skin around veins
• Discolouration in the area around the veins

Most of the symptoms of Varicose veins are easily managed but a few of them may branch out into problematic health complications which may require watchful medical intervention : 

THROMBOPHLEBITIS

It is an Inflammatory process which causes blood clot(s) to form that may be found in the walls of the skin of the legs. This may be a common phenomena in pregnancy blood circulation changes.

DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS

This is one of the most complicated side effects which can cause pain and swelling in the leg, and may lead to serious complications i.e pulmonary embolism. A pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that could travel dangerously to the brain and cause a stroke, travel to the heart to cause angina and to the lungs to cause pulmonary embolism. 

Varicose veins are typically seen as slight blemishes under the skin but is a progressive disease that can lead to many different health complications if left untreated. Consult our specialist for diagnosis and treatment at Sohana Hospital Mohali for varicose veins treatment. We make efforts to understand the aesthetic needs of each patient and then proceed to fulfill them. Patient safety and satisfaction is our main goal. The team adopts high standards of surgical expertise to deliver superior quality care with varicose veins laser treatment cost at affordable prices.