Varicose Veins
What is venous insufficiency (varicose veins)?
Varicose veins are a disease of the veins carrying dirty blood in our bodies. Because of the disturbances in the structure of the vein wall and lost of functions of the valves that prevent the blood from escaping from the veins, the pressure inside the veins increases. As a result, the veins become wider and deformed over time. It may cause serious complaints in some people, and in some people it may cause no complaints. Abortion of blood of veins is called venous insufficiency, and veins becoming apparent are called varicose veins. Varicose veins are very common in the community. There are varicose veins in every five or six people. Diagnosis is easy because the varicose veins are visible and the larger ones can be felt with a finger.
Although varicose veins are perceived by most people as a cosmetic problem, they may actually impair the quality of life of the person by causing complaints such as pain in the legs, fatigue, burning, cramps, and swelling in the ankle. Large varicose veins may rarely clot, bleed, or create ankle wounds if present for too long.
Varicose veins are more common in the following individuals:
- People with varicose veins in her family (inherited): Varicose veins have hereditary effects. If varicose veins were seen in the mother, father or sibling, there is a greater likelihood that this person will have varicose veins. However, this does not mean that the person will definitely have varicose veins. In the same way, the person may suffer from varicose veins although no one in the family was observed with varicose veins.
- In Women
- In those who have given birth (especially in those who have given 2 and more births)
- Overweight people (especially women)
- Varicose veins are more common for long-term residents (such as teachers) or long-term occupants.
Varicose veins should be treated if you are complaining, or if the appearance disturbs you.
With the correct Doppler ultrasound examination and correct physical examination, non-surgical treatment methods can be determined.
Nowadays, the main vessel problem can be treated by methods such as intravenous Laser, Radiofrequency or Adhesive. The treatment of capillary varicose veins can be done by laser, radiofrequency ablation or foam sclerotherapy. In this way, all varicose veins species, which were previously treated surgically, can now be treated with new methods without surgery.
What are varicose veins types?
Capillary varicose veins:
Capillary varicose veins are hair-thin, red-purple varieties that do not protrude from the skin. These are sometimes not varicose veins, and are also called enlarged capillaries.
Capillary varicose veins never grow into medium size or large varicose veins.
These varicose veins are much more common than large varicose veins in society. It is seen in 5-6 of every 10 normal people.
Capillary or capillary varicose veins may be very common in both legs, as can be a few in a very small area of the limbs.
They often cause cosmetic problems due to their appearance. However, if it is particularly common, it may cause pain, tingling and itching in areas with varicose veins.
As with all other varicose veins, Capillary varicose veins also disappear completely with foam sclerotherapy or radiofrequency ablation treatment applied in our clinic.
Medium varicose veins (reticular varicose veins)
Medium varicose veins are lightly curved, dark green-violet colored varicose veins with a diameter of 2-3 mm. These varicose veins are usually located at the back of the knee but can be seen all over the leg. They can be individual or in networked structures. It may require treatment due to the appearance of such as capillary varicose veins, or the complaints they cause. Medium varicose veins are also treated with foam sclerotherapy or radiofrequency ablation, and are the easiest varicose veins to treat. There is almost no chance of repetition after treatment.
Mixed varicose veins:
The same person may have mixed appearances such as both large and medium varicose veins, and medium-sized and capillary varicose veins.