I already tried that, but the doctor informs you that you need varicose veins removal. Don't despair, because sometimes surgery is the best way to do it. But don't just accept that the removal of varicose veins, but also to ask, how to prepare, how this is done.
Varicose veins removal – debunking the myths
As with any surgery, the removal of the varicose veins are trying to pull a bit, don't go, don't even think about it. But, unfortunately, the problem is that it's not going anywhere. Processes to the change in the veins is irreversible, the longer we postpone the surgery, the more trouble you have to face, because the most important for varicose veins time. The to lose that. Should I wait for a dysfunctional junction. What's to stop the surgeon?
There is a myth that veins removal will have a negative impact in the future, into the bloodstream. This is incorrect. Removal of the saphenous veins do not hinder the normal blood circulation safe for the body, because the vein is the saphenous (namely, that the affect the varicose veins) is usually not more than 10% of the blood. 90% of the venous blood through the deep, called connecting veins in the legs.
Another myth says that a such surgery is poorly tolerated by the body that lost a large amount of blood, as well as several pieces long time to heal, limiting your movement. But it's not. Progress forward, running case, don't get even the tenth part of such terrible suffering. In fact, in recent years, widespread method of seamless varicose-vein removal – the removal without incisions, through punctures to the skin. This procedure is especially useful in the early stages of varicose veins.
So, if it is assumed that the surgery didn't have to postpone the execution, because the sooner it takes place the earlier the normalization of the blood circulation cure other symptoms, complications, varicose veins.
Varicose veins removal – indications, contraindications
Several signs suggest the surgical removal of varicose veins:
- if you have extensive varicose veins:
- if the vein is the saphenous abnormally enlarged;
- if varicose saphenous veins accompanied by increased fatigue, swelling in the legs;
- if my face is a sign of violation of the outflow of blood — a feeling of heaviness, swelling, fatigue in the legs;
- varicose veins accompanied by trophic ulcers;
- in acute thrombophlebitis, varicose veins.
However, the indications for surgery, there are contraindications. So, operations are not performed:
- late stages of varicose veins
- high blood pressure
- the ischemic heart disease
- the severe infectious processes
- elderly patients
- the inflammation of the foot, eczema,, erysipelas, etc.
- no operation during pregnancy.
It is also important to note that during the surgery, can be used for different drugs, if you intolerance or are allergic to any medication, especially Novocain, and iodine-containing substances, if you are taking medicine, be sure to tell your doctor.
Varicose vein removal - what is the procedure and what after?
Preparation for the surgery to remove veins completely simple
- Shower
- Completely shave the leg where the surgery will be performed,
- Before the surgery, the skin needs to be healthy and to be free of pustular diseases
- If the operation planned by general anesthesia before the surgery prescribe the mandatory enema
- The surgery come, spacious, footwear, clothing.
Surgical removal of varicose veins 2 hours. As a result of the surgical intervention, the patients veins removal. The marks on the skin after the operation to remove the varicose veins are almost invisible – only 3-5 mm. During the surgery, the varicose veins are used in anesthesia. In case of detection of improperly functioning valves in the veins performed correction insolvent valves to restore the normal blood flow.
After vein surgery is necessary to follow some recommendations, of which the majority are elastic compression. After the surgery, the patient is recommended around the clock for 1.5—2 months elastic bandage or elastic stockings. Furthermore, to restore the function worked the legs prescribed venotonic drugs.
Also in the first hours after surgery is recommended to turn, elbows, feet, etc. But simply lifting the end of the bed by 8-10 cm, significantly improve venous blood flow. The next day after the surgery, the varicose veins are ligation is the use of compression stockings or elastic bandages on both legs, from the toes to the knee. Go just after ligation. After removing the veins recommended physical therapy, light massage, like the prevention of thrombosis. For approximately two weeks you should not do aerobics, gymnastics or spinning class, as well as a sauna, a bath. Elastic compression is required, not less than 2 months after the release of the seams.