All have tried, and your surgeon informs you that you need varicose vein removal. Do not despair, because sometimes surgery really is the best way. And that would not only agree to the removal of varicose veins, but also to ask how to prepare for this and how this happens.
Varicose vein removal – debunking the myths
As with all surgery, with removal of the varicose veins , which we are trying to pull a little longer, do not walk, do not even think about it. But, unfortunately, the problem is that is not going anywhere. Processes that alter the veins is irreversible, and the longer we postpone the meeting with the surgeon, the more problems we have to confront, because it is the most important for varicose veins time. His to lose. I had to wait for a dysfunctional junction? What prevents us to go to the surgeon?
There is a myth that the removal of the veins will have a negative impact in the future on the bloodstream. This is incorrect. The removal of the saphenous veins does not prevent the normal flow of blood and safe for the body, as with the saphenous vein (namely, their effect on the varicose veins) usually lasts no more than 10% of the blood. 90% of the venous blood is transferred to the deep and the so-called connecting veins of the legs.
Another myth, which says that such operation is poorly tolerated body that has lost a large amount of blood and numerous cuts of a long time to heal, which restrict our movement. But it is not. Progress far ahead of us, and running instances will not get even a tenth share of such terrible pain. Moreover, in recent years, widespread method for seamless varicose vein removal – removal without incisions, through the holes in the skin. Such intervention is especially useful in the early stages of varicose veins.
So, if there are indications for surgery should not delay in its implementation, because the sooner it is undertaken the sooner will come the normalization of blood flow and the treatment of other diseases and complications varicose veins.
Varicose vein removal – indications and contraindications
There is more evidence, surgery to remove varicose veins:
- if extensive varicose veins:
- if the saphenous vein pathologically enlarged;
- if varicose saphenous veins accompanied by increased fatigue and leg swelling;
- if in the face of signs of violation of the outflow of blood — feeling of weight, swelling, fatigue of the legs;
- varicose veins accompanied by trophic ulcers;
- in acute thrombophlebitis of varicose veins.
However, indications for surgery, there are contra-indications. So, operations are not conducted:
- in the late stage of varicose veins
- for high blood pressure
- in ischemic heart disease
- in severe infectious processes
- older patients
- inflammation of the feet, eczema, pyoderma, erysipelas, etc ..
- do not perform operations during pregnancy.
It is also important to know that during surgery they may use different drugs, and if you have intolerance or are allergic to any medications, especially Novocain, and iodine-containing substances, if you are taking any medications, be sure to tell your doctor.
Varicose vein removal - what is the procedure and what happens after that?
Preparing for surgery to remove veins completely easy
- Take a shower,
- Completely shave the leg where the surgery will be performed,
- Before surgery, the skin must be healthy and without any disease pustular
- If the operation is intended not under General anesthesia prior to the surgery, prescribe the mandatory enema
- Operation come in spacious footwear and clothing.
Surgical removal of varicose veins is about 2 hours. As a result of surgical interventions, patients the veins are removed. Marks on the skin after the surgery for removal of varicose veins are almost invisible – only 3-5 mm. During surgery for varicose veins is used in anesthesia. In the case of detection of incorrect operation of the valves of the veins, performs the correction insolvent valves to restore the normal flow of blood.
After the vein surgery is necessary to follow certain recommendations, most of which elastic compression. After surgery, the patient is recommended around the clock for 1.5—2 months to use elastic bandage or elastic stockings. In addition, if you want to restore the function of the operated leg prescribed venotonic drug.
Also from the first hours after surgery is recommended, to turn, bend your legs, etc, But simply lifting the end of the bed by 8-10 cm greatly improves venous blood flow. The next day after surgery for varicose veins is ligation with the use of compression hosiery or elastic bandages on both legs, from the toes to the knee. You can go just after the ligation. After the removal of veins recommended physical therapy and light massage as prevention of thrombosis. About two weeks you should not do aerobics, gymnastics or spinning classes, as well as saunas and baths. Elastic compression, which is necessary is not less than 2 months after his release from the seams.