ARE VARICOSE VEINS JUST A COSMETIC PROBLEM?
Varicose veins are blue twisted veins that can be seen and felt just under the skin. Sometimes they are really just a cosmetic problem, most commonly with spider veins. Spider veins are smaller versions of varicose veins that can look like red or blue stripes in a reticulate pattern. Varicose veins and spider veins are different, mainly because varicose veins can cause more serious health problems. And if your varicose veins are painful, it’s important not to ignore them.
Varicose veins occur when the one-way valves in the veins, which are supposed to prevent backflow of blood, also exit through the pool of blood in the veins. Or the vein walls may weaken for various reasons and be unable to withstand the pressure of the increased blood volume. It is believed that these factors lead to varicose veins and crooked veins which eventually lead to varicose veins.
Varicose veins can have a significant impact on quality of life. Painful varicose veins should not be ignored.
VARICOSE VEINS SHOULD NOT BE IGNORED.
दर्दनाक वैरिकाज़ नसें अधिक गंभीर समस्या का संकेत हो सकती हैं, जैसे कि रक्त का थक्का, खुले घाव या त्वचा का संक्रमण। यदि आपके पास एक वैरिकाज़ नस है जो बन रही है या दर्दनाक हो गई है, तो यह एक संकेत हो सकता है कि कुछ और गंभीर हो रहा है और आपको अपने डॉक्टर को देखना चाहिए। दर्दनाक वैरिकाज़ नसें बदतर हो सकती हैं, और जैसे-जैसे वे बिगड़ती जाती हैं, आप परिणामस्वरूप नई जटिलताएँ विकसित कर सकते हैं। यदि आप वैरिकाज़ नसों का इलाज नहीं करते हैं, तो इसके बारे में जागरूक होने के लिए छिपे हुए खतरों में शामिल हैं:
- Swelling of the legs – When pressure builds up in the veins, fluid in the blood can leak into the surrounding tissues, causing swelling. Signs of swelling may include a feeling of tightness in the skin or welts on the skin after removing socks or shoes. In more severe cases, your shoes may not fit properly and your feet may swell. Clear or yellowish fluid may even come out of the skin. This symptom can be corrected by elevating the leg and using special elastic stockings called compression stockings. If swelling persists, changes to the skin, such as crusting or discoloration of the skin, may occur.
- Skin ulcers – Varicose veins can cause swelling, which over time can lead to changes in the skin. When this happens, the skin may become less likely to heal even minor wounds. This is because the swollen tissue can restrict the flow of nutrients and oxygen to the affected tissue, which normally aids the healing process. Constant stress on the tissues can also interfere with healing and create ulcers that don’t heal. Reducing swelling is the main treatment for these non-healing boils. At this stage you should not waste time and go for laser treatment.
- Skin Infections – When the tissue expands due to swelling, it interferes with the body’s natural defenses against infection. Bacteria that are normally present on our skin can invade the body and cause a skin infection called cellulite. Swelling may increase and there will generally be separate areas of redness and heat. Medications are needed to treat skin infections. Reducing swelling can also help with the infection.
- Bleeding – Varicose veins, which are just below the surface of the skin, contain more blood than usual. If a vein is affected or cut, it can cause significant bleeding, more than you would normally expect. Or, if the skin isn’t injured, there may be a lot of bruising. Serious injuries also take longer than usual to stop bleeding.
- Thrombophlebitis – blood is more likely to clot in varicose veins. Up to 3% of people with varicose veins develop blood clots. The area becomes painful, warm to the touch, and the vein may become hard.
- Deep Vein Thrombosis – Sometimes about 25% of people who have blood clots in the varicose veins have blood clots in the deeper veins. Deep vein thrombosis is a serious condition that requires immediate medical attention. Feet may be swollen, warm, red, and painful. The greatest risk is that part or all of the blood clot can break off and travel to the lungs, causing a life-threatening condition called a pulmonary embolism.
यदि आपके पास वैरिकाज़ नसें हैं और वे दर्दनाक हैं, तो अपने डॉक्टर से बात करें। यदि आपके पास एक सूजी हुई वैरिकाज़ नस या पैर है जो दर्दनाक, लाल और स्पर्श करने के लिए गर्म है, तो कृपया गहरी शिरा घनास्त्रता के मूल्यांकन के लिए तुरंत चिकित्सा सहायता लें। याद रखें, वैरिकाज़ नसों के उपचार के लिए आपको सर्जरी की आवश्यकता नहीं हो सकती है। आज, सर्जरी के लिए न्यूनतम इनवेसिव विकल्प उपलब्ध हैं जो आपके लिए एक अच्छा विकल्प हो सकता है। अधिक जानने के लिए अपने डॉक्टर से बात करें।
Dr Prashant Pote is expert in dealing with different types of varicose vein treatment and the complex cases. Dont hesitate to ask you doubts.
