Varicose Veins

• Varicose Veins


  Dilated veins, usually in the lower extremities:
• Varicose Veins

  The most common cause of varicose veins is hereditary weakness of the valves of the veins.
• The clinical manifestations of varicose veins are as follows:

  • Dilated, purplish, tortuous veins
  • Leg edema
  • Heaviness in the legs
• Collaborative Management for varicose veins:

  • Elevation of the legs
  • Use of compression or support stockings.
  • Sclerotherapy. Injection of sclerosing agent into the varicose veins.
  • Surgery: vein ligation and stripping.
• Varicous Vein: Post op

  • The priority consideration after vein surgery is prevention of thrombophlebitis. Early ambulation prevents thrombophlebitis.
  • Monitor for bleeding postop.