According to medical statistics, vascular diseases are among the most common diseases among the population from 18 to 90 years.Together with the diseases of the respiratory system, vascular pathologies from year to year actively obtain the distribution rate and the statistical indicators are inexorably growing.
The area of risk of incidence is constantly increasing.After all, there are many reasons for the development of vascular pathology, such as varicose veins.Attention to their veins is mainly paid to people with a hereditary predisposition to vascular diseases and congenital pathologies of the vessels.Most of the future patients of the phlebologist office do not even realize that for a long time they developed a disease.This happens both because of the inattention and due to the low awareness on what are the causes and clinical picture of the disease of the blood vessels.And only when the varicose veins accepted the state of the neglected, the symptoms begin to manifest themselves, which forms an almost complete picture of what is happening in him.From this moment, people most often begin to contact specialists.But, since it has already become clear, at this stage, fighting the disease is no longer so easy.Does this mean that the operation on the veins is required?How do events develop when the patient is addressed to the doctor?In what phase and is it really necessary to remove the veins?On what are the principles of the surgical treatment of varicose veins of the lower ends and how rehabilitation chases it, read in our article.
Is it possible to cure varicose veins without surgery?
When there is a health problem, most of us have a manifestation of this quality of the personality as a tendency to exaggerate.We represent the most global problem than it really is.In this regard, after discovering varicose veins on the legs, many believe that the only option to get rid of its signs is surgical treatment.Furthermore, even "in colors" they begin to imagine that, having been getting rid of the varicose expansion of the veins of the lower limbs, they will have a long rehabilitation.Hypertrooforo the scope of the problem, often refer to a visit to a specialist and consequently we do not receive the necessary treatment, which would have been prescribed after consultation.And how really everything goes?
To understand the situation and understand if it is possible to do without surgery, below we will give indications for surgery for varicose veins:
- deformed subcutaneous veins due to the prolonged development of the pathology;
- Symptoms of venous circulatory disorders (persistent swelling of the distal parts of the lower limbs, increased effort and a feeling of gravity) in combination with dilated subcutaneous veins and without them;
- trophic changes in the soft tissues of the lower part of the leg (often inside);
- Some forms of thrombophlebitis.
If there is the possibility of avoiding surgery for varicose veins of the lower ends, the specialist will always start the treatment with precision based on the scheme that will do so.
In the event that a positive dynamic is not traced for the time assigned to conservative therapy, only the operation will help to get rid of varicose veins.
There is more than an effective modern method to conduct an operation to eliminate varicose veins.Among these, the specialist will choose the patient as appropriate as possible.Furthermore, having diagnosed the varicose veins and deciding that the operation is necessary, the doctor not only states that there are certainly indications for the surgical treatment of varicose veins, but also for the fact that there are no contraindications such as:
- decompence for hypertension;
- ischemic disease in a phase of exacerbation;
- Leather lesions in the exacerbation stadium - dermatitis, eczema, etc.;
- pregnancy to all its terms;
- lactation;
- age of the patient;
- Infectious diseases in the aggravation phase;
- Oncology during active treatment;
- Severe diabetes mellitus;
- Extremely neglected phase of vascular pathology.
All the surgical treatment methods, also the invasive operation of disposal to eliminate varicose veins, have their characteristics.In this regard, the list of testimonies and contraindications according to which the removal of varicose veins on the legs with the selected surgical way can be modified both for the increase and in the direction of decrease.Only a doctor can objectively determine which is better and if it is worth performing an operation for varicose veins in order to eliminate the veins on the leg, which the disease continues to influence more and more.
Varicose veins on the legs: types of operations
When the doctor is diagnosed with varicose veins and can no longer do without surgery, the specialist considers various types.Correlates the adequacy of each possible operation for varicose veins in each patient individually, taking into account the characteristics of the course of the disease.
What operations are operations for varicose veins?The treatment of varicose veins is quickly carried out through different main methods: gluing (sclerosis), dressing (crossed) and removal (phlebectomy) affected by the pathologies of the veins.
How is it an operation to remove varicose veins on the legs?To perform each of the above treatment methods, different tools and technologies are used: sclerosantia, ozone, laser cunning, etc.At the same time, other questions are presented, what is better?For example, an operation that implies the mechanical removal of a vein on the leg or glue it with a laser?
Opinion of experts
The procedure in which the laser is used is minimal.It does not require hospitalization of the patient's hospital.It is characterized by a low postoperative risk of complications, however, it still exists.In addition, the procedure is expensive and not all those who have varicose veins can afford such treatment.In any case, the doctor will decide what operation he will decide what operation he will decide, determining which conduct methods are most appropriate to the patient's situation and conditions.
Vascular surgeon, phlebologist
Osipova Ekaterina Yakovlevna
Preparation for the operation
In cases where an operation is assigned in the veins, it is necessary to undergo the preliminary preparation process organized in accordance with certain requirements.What does it include?In order for the operation to occur, regardless of the fact that the method of removing the veins with a laser or phlebectomy is chosen, it is necessary to pass a series of tests:
- General clinical tests of urine and blood;
- Coagulogram or hemostasogram for the evaluation of the coagulation system;
- blood tests for AIDS, HIV, hepatitis B and C;
- Analysis for a blood group and Rh-Concrete;
- Biochemical blood test.
In addition to passing the tests, the preparation for the operation includes exams such as:
- fluorography;
- electrocardiogram.
After the patient passes the necessary tests and exams will suffer, it will be necessary to obtain a conclusion from the therapist.If, according to the results of the tests, no deviations have been revealed and the results of the exams will not be found in the exacerbation phase, the patient will receive a conclusion on the possibility of surgery for the varicose veins of the veins of the lower ends.In the opposite case, surgery can be canceled or postponed, due to the fact that to obtain a conclusion from the therapist, a second step of analysis and/or further exams and consultations of various specialists will be needed.
How to prepare for surgery on the day of surgery?
At least 7 hours earlier, you need to refuse to eat.
Take a hygienic shower.If the varicose veins have affected the veins of both lower ends, it will be necessary to remove the attachment of the hair from both legs, starting with the inguinal fold.The surgical treatment will be performed after examining the patient from an anesthesiologist.
Opinion of experts
Pre -purchase compression linen.It will be useful after surgery.It is also worth taking care of the comfortable free cut dresses from natural materials.
Vascular surgeon, phlebologist
Osipova Ekaterina Yakovlevna
Operation: possible consequences
After the question if the operation is necessary for varicose veins it is no longer worth it, because it is done, the recovery period occurs.The patient should be ready for the fact that this period can obscure the possible consequences of the surgical intervention.
What are they?These can be temporary and fully explained complications caused by violations of the integrity of the skin and subcutaneous manipulations.These include seal, hematoma, pain, lymphorea, bruises, edema and others.After the operation, during which the veins were removed on the legs, errors could be made.And it is possible that they will lead to adverse consequences, including numbness due to damage to nerve endings, infection, a burn of the skin, etc.In addition, the consequences can be caused by the individual characteristics of the patient and by how the operation was underway.
Opinion of experts
Before and after the operation to remove varicose veins, each patient will be informed about how to act in case of complications.So, for example, if a large hematoma is formed, subject to suppuration or when the leg is unbearably injured and there is hyperthermia, it is necessary to immediately contact a specialist to prevent a deterioration of the condition.It may be necessary to prescribe physiotherapy drugs or treatments.
Vascular surgeon, phlebologist
Osipova Ekaterina Yakovlevna
After surgery to remove varicose veins through phlegbctomy, the patient has been emitted a 14 -day disease leave.In case of complications, it can be extended.As the statistics show, if the veins have been removed with a laser or other minimally invasive methods, the risk of complications is lower.Disease leave is not emitted with this surgery, but if the limb and negative consequences are still manifested, the restoration can take a certain time, for whose period, at the discretion of the doctor, a leave of illness is emitted.
Recovery after surgery to remove varicose veins on the leg
Any operation is stress for the body.The varicose veins exposed to surgery is no exception.So that the veins of the legs of the legs do not recur, as well as to avoid possible complications, it is necessary to restore the functions of the circulatory system and the whole organism.And will help the patient in this rehabilitation period.
Of course, how the rehabilitation period will occur not only on how diligent and executive the patient is.Much depends on the original state of the gesture.If the patient had varicose veins of the second stage and the laser coagulation was performed, the restrictions after the procedure performed will be less than the patient who performed a surgical operation with the physical extraction of the veins in the advanced phase of the disease, burdened by complications.
But in one way or another, for all those who have been performed on varicose veins, there are general recommendations.
And since, after the operation to remove varicose veins on the legs, many questions often arise about what and when possible and what is impossible, in our article we will talk about it.
The restoration or rehabilitation after the operation to remove the veins includes a series of measures that will be addressed to the maximum clash between thrombosis and normalization of blood circulation.When the veins affected by the pathology are already excluded from the bloodstream, the condition of that operated will improve daily.After all, the varicose veins are no longer progressing.To contribute to the rapid return to the usual lifestyle of the patient, a rigorous observance of all the recommendations by the doctor in the postoperative period is required.What can and cannot be done after the operation to eliminate the varicose veins of the lower ends.
After the operation: what can and cannot be done?
In order to successfully restore surgery in the veins of the lower limbs, most patients are recommended to immediately use an elastic bandage or compression products: tights, socks, golf.
At the end of the surgical procedure, it is necessary to literally start going immediately to prevent venous stagnation and the formation of blood clots.
Therapeutic gymnastics is also extremely important.The morning recharge or other general physical stress during the day must necessarily contain exercises to restore blood circulation, eliminate the threat of stagnant processes, promote the regeneration of the tissues and therefore does not occur swelling.Is it possible to stretch in general, are not contraindicated in sport?Sport is needed after surgery to remove varicose veins on the legs!There are some "but" that should not be neglected due to the registration of:
- It is not possible to perform exercises with the maximum load on the lower limbs;
- The intensity of the load should be focused on a greater number of approaches than their speed and complexity;
- exclude loads of shock and power on the feet;
- Select the sports shoes correctly;
- Sports are carried out under the control of the instructor.
Given the above, it is important to note that the aerobic and intensive passage are prohibited after surgery for varicose veins.Give preference to swimming, to walk sporty, aquaerobic, cycling, etc.
The appropriate food behavior is extremely important for the normal functioning of the body of any person and managed mainly.Therefore, the totality of adequate eating habits will make the restoration faster, will keep the weight in the necessary values, as well as strengthening ships.Perhaps specialists can be assigned a corresponding diet that will include products with a high content of nutrients and vitamins and exclude salt, spices, gas drinks, desserts, strong tea, coffee and alcohol.Regardless of how surgery was carried out, after a laser operation to remove varicose veins on the legs or after any other, tobacco smoke should be abandoned.It serves as one of the most common causes of the development of all vascular diseases, including varicose veins.
Opinion of experts
Is a large number of patients interested in the fact that the sauna and the bathing establishment are harmful?Note that visiting a sauna is severely prohibited.And the ability to visit the bathroom is determined individually by the doctor.Much depends on when removing the seams after the operation, if it was performed using cuts.Until the healing of the skin, you cannot visit exactly the bathing establishment.After, six months later, the doctor can allow you to visit the bathroom.
Vascular surgeon, phlebologist
Osipova Ekaterina Yakovlevna
Do an operation and counts that the varicose veins will retire forever without your participation in the way.Only daily efforts, overcoming and taking prevention measures you can create favorable conditions for this.Therefore, every day take care of the health of the legs and blood vessels.Follow the doctor's advice, take the excursions, actively spend your free time, take a contrast shower and a car -stormy.
Veins and varicose operations: "pros and cons"
Of course, are there always doubts that it is necessary to perform surgery for varicose veins?But regarding the surgical treatment of varicose veins of the lower ends in the context of "for or against" is independently worth it.Only a doctor, having studied the history of the patient's disease, gathering an anamnesis of the disease, having familiarized himself with the results of the tests and corresponding studies, can he certainly answer the question if and why the operation is for varicose veins?
The causes of doubts can reside in the same prevalence as the disease.After all, a specialist will never give a 100% guarantee on the care of the pathology.The risk of recurrence of the disease will persist all life.
Opinion of experts
Some surgical manipulations give a more persistent and long effect, others less.Everything is individual.Don't forget that doing the operation is just one of the first steps on the path to healing.To prevent the varicose veins of progress, a person must make efforts daily for this.And anything but patients always conscientiously perform all the recommendations received by the doctor after the operation, and therefore the varicose veins are recurring.
Vascular surgeon, phlebologist
Osipova Ekaterina Yakovlevna
Many patients, having learned that they will have to do the operation, believe that the consequences, that is to say the complications are inevitable.For this series of patients, this serves as an additional reason to doubt whether to do the operation or not.After the operation to remove the veins on the legs, the rehabilitation period can be associated with certain complications.But once again, much depends on the quality of the surgical treatment, on the individual characteristics of the patient's body and how the instructions of the specialists are observed.Therefore, it is not necessary to project a negative development of events in advance, as well as to doubt whether it is necessary to perform an operation for varicose veins or not.
For an accurate diagnosis, contact a specialist.