Varices/Venous disease
Varices (varicose veins) of the legs are dilated, so-called “cirsoid”, dysfunctional, near-surface leg veins that are often not only a cosmetic problem but may also be accompanied by substantial complaints and complications.
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They are usually caused by a congenital, hereditary weakness of the connective tissue. The venous wall and the venous valves are weakened, which causes the reflux of blood into the superficial and profound leg veins. As a result, congestion of the blood, referred to as “stasis” and, as a consequence, swelling and a feeling of tension in the legs occur. The development of this disease is particularly facilitated by standing for long periods of time (e.g. in the job), physical inactivity, overweight or pregnancy.
As a consequence, muscle cramps (at night), dyschromia, venous inflammation (varicophlebitis) up to painful ulcers on the lower leg (“ulcerated leg”) may occur.
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As a consequence, muscle cramps (at night), dyschromia, venous inflammation (varicophlebitis) up to painful ulcers on the lower leg (“ulcerated leg”) may occur.
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Active contribution of the patients by avoiding physical inactivity!!
Physical therapy , aquarobics, i.e. exercising in cold water
Early-stage compression treatment, use of compression or support stockings
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Physical therapy , aquarobics, i.e. exercising in cold water
Early-stage compression treatment, use of compression or support stockings
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Heavy, tired, swollen legs – the first warning symptom
Apparently dilated leg veins, from so-called spider veins up to lateral branch and trunk varicosis
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Apparently dilated leg veins, from so-called spider veins up to lateral branch and trunk varicosis
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Anamnesis – interviewing the patient, also asking about affected family members
Examination of both legs in standing position without clothes
Ultrasonic examination (Duplex sonography)
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Examination of both legs in standing position without clothes
Ultrasonic examination (Duplex sonography)
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Conservative: exercising, physical therapy, compression stockings
Sclerotherapy: obliteration of varices by injection of medication
Radio frequency therapy: by inserting a radio frequency probe into the vein, it is coagulated during the retraction process by means of the heat generated at the top of the probe
Surgical: depending on the type and extent of the varices, various treatment methods can be applied:
Removal of the lateral branches by means of small incisions without suture (minimally invasive)
“Stripping”: complete removal of a superficial main vein
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Sclerotherapy: obliteration of varices by injection of medication
Radio frequency therapy: by inserting a radio frequency probe into the vein, it is coagulated during the retraction process by means of the heat generated at the top of the probe
Surgical: depending on the type and extent of the varices, various treatment methods can be applied:
Removal of the lateral branches by means of small incisions without suture (minimally invasive)
“Stripping”: complete removal of a superficial main vein
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