Varicose veins are described as swollen and twisted veins sometimes surrounded by patches of flooded capillaries known as spider veins. They mostly appear on legs and feet. Although they can be mildly painful and disfiguring, they are usually considered harmless. When exacerbated, they become can hinder circulation to the point of causing swollen ankles, itchy skin, and aching in the affected limb.
Causes of Varicose Veins
The main cause of varicose veins is usually weak vein walls and valves. This occurs when the walls of the veins become stretched and lose their elasticity. As a result, the valves weaken.
The valve’s misfunction can cause the blood to leak and flow backward. As a result, the blood collects in the veins, which become swollen and enlarged.
The reasons why the walls of the veins stretch and the valves in your veins weaken are not fully understood. Some people develop the condition for no obvious or apparent reason.
These are the main reasons that may cause this condition:
- Gender: Females are more prone to have this condition
- Genetics: having a close family member with varicose veins
- Age
- Body weight
- Having a sedentary job.
- Pregnancy
Treatment:
There are several treatments for varicose veins:
- Laser treatment: The light energy from a laser is causes the bulged vein it to gradually fade or disappear.
- Sclerotherapy: chemical injections make the vein collapse its walls. Henceforth, can no longer transport blood.
- Ablation with catheter-assisted methods that use heat with radiofrequency waves or lasers to destroy and ultimately close the vein
- Surgical removal, or stripping.
For these procedures, it is important to avoid injuring nerves and surrounded tissues. nerve injury can cause long-term numbness near the treatment site. Injury to the vein or surrounding tissues can cause heavy bleeding and blood clots. An infrared medical vein finder is needed for these procedures. Portable Medical Vein Finder: Vdetector-P1 draws a map of the addressed veins and surrounded arteries and tissues to avoid complications related to varicose veins treatment. The Vdetector-P1 offers a projection depth of 10mm and has 4 different colors to suit the patient’s skin tone.
