What is varicose veins?

In the most basic terms, it is called varicose veins when the veins expand and become convoluted and puffy. Sometimes it can be seen as a spider web (spider vein). Varicose is a sign of venous insufficiency.

The veins carry blood to the heart and contain valves to ensure that the blood flow is unidirectional towards the heart. Excessive pressure and obstruction in the veins cause backward leakage from these valves, resulting in varicose veins.

Although varicose veins are frequently seen in women, the probability of being seen in men is quite high. Varicose veins appearing in the lower part of the legs mean deterioration of health for both sexes, and are also an important problem for both sexes in terms of aesthetics. Women who are uncomfortable with varicose veins on the legs try many solutions and try hard to eliminate this problem.

What causes varicose veins?

Many factors play a role in the formation mechanism of varicose veins. Varicose veins may occur due to pregnancy, obesity, standing for a long time, certain occupations, being a woman, birth control pills and hormone treatments, wearing tight clothes, constipation, old age and genetic factors.

Varicose veins occur as a result of insufficiency of the venous valve. The blood constantly runs back and pools. This leads to increased pressure and swelling in the vein. Over time, the expansion of the vein increases and curls occur. Varicose veins can occur at any level of the veins.

There may be venous insufficiency in the groin, as well as lower leg insufficiency. Sometimes the cause of varicose may be a clot in a vein. Blood pools behind the clogged vein and the vein expands.

How is Varicose Veins Treated?

Removal of varicose vein is the most traditional method. However, it is both laborious and takes a long time to recover. Vein sclerotherapy is another method to correct varicose veins by foaming into the vein. However, this method has a high probability of recurrence of varicose veins.

In the laser treatment method, a catheter is inserted into the vein and a beam is sent from the laser device to burn the vein.

In the radiofrequency method, radio waves are sent into the vein with the help of a catheter. During this time, a heat is generated and the vein is burned. During these procedures, only local anesthesia is used and patients can be treated as a day-care and can leave the hospital.