What can happen with venous disease?
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A hemorrhage because of rupture of the varicose vein: this may bleed copiously. Lie down, raise your leg to a vertical position, and call the doctor. If someone is with you, the person can tie a tight bandage at the place where the bleeding is occurring, tightening it just enough to stop the hemorrhaging of the varicose vein itself, without cutting off all the circulation in the leg.
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Phlebitis
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Ulcers
Ulcers represent the most severe stage of chronic venous insufficiency and are very disabling for daily life. They need to be treated with the appropriate measures, including drugs which have an important role.
What happens in venous disease?
The blood travels through two types of conduits in the body: the arteries and the veins. The arteries carry the oxygen-rich blood containing nutritious elements from the lungs to the organs. Once it has taken on cell waste, it returns to the heart, then the lungs through the veins.
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The causes of venous disease
There can be several reasons why the walls of the veins distend.
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How can venous disorders be prevented?
To preserve the vein condition you were born with: help venous return and limit the circumstances that could make the situation deteriorate!
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What examinations are to be conducted?
It is not always necessary to conduct examinations: your doctor generally does not have any difficulty with the diagnosis, particularly if you have varicose veins and they are visible when you are standing.
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The treatment of venous disease
The earlier the diagnosis is made, the less constrictive the treatment and the greater the chances of success will be.
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Phlebitis
If your legs suddenly swell, particularly if you are pregnant, go immediately to hospital since you may have PHLEBITIS or VENOUS THROMBOSIS.
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Dr Elkik
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