There is an opinion that varicose veins are considered a woman's disease.
However, for several years now more than 55% of the total number of patients have visited our clinic.The male gender does not care about the aesthetic side: they are not afraid of spider veins or critical swollen veins, which is why many patients still postpone a visit to the doctor until "later."
This can be explained by the fact that at first varicose veins manifest themselves weakly and the stronger sex often leave this disease to chance.Over time, this disease causes more discomfort: heaviness in the legs, pain, swollen veins, blood clots and ulcers appear.Concomitant vein disease also appears, the treatment is treated with surgery.
Treatment of varicose veins
The method and time of treatment of varicose veins in each patient depends on the level of neglect, tests and health status.
In the early stages
Massage the hardware on the bottom of the foot— pressotherapy (also called intermittent pneumocompression or hardware lymphatic drainage for varicose veins).Cosmetologists use the device to select the optimal regimen that is individually recommended for patients at certain stages of the disease and symptoms.This device applies wave-like pressure to the patient's leg (alternating high and low), which forces blood and lymph to actively circulate through the affected tissue.This session takes about 40 minutes.This procedure can be done at any age, men and women.Immediately after the session you can return to your daily activities.
Sclerotherapy.Varicose vein treatment without surgery.An injected medicine that sticks to the wall of the canal.This procedure is painless.After the operation, it is mandatory to wear special textiles and walk for an hour.This procedure is performed without anesthesia.Injections do not leave scars.
Compression jerseys (socks, tights and socks).Selected individually.Anti-varicose underwear is similar in appearance to classic underwear, but there are no seams.The fabric consists of nylon, microfiber and lycra.The fabric is breathable and pleasant to the touch.More information and recommendations for choosing in the article - Compression stockings: how to choose, compression class, size.
At an advanced stage
Laser freezing.Insert the light guide into the affected vessel using a single puncture without an incision.Radiation occurs on the damaged area through soldering.The laser light heats the walls of the affected blood vessels and varicose veins, closing the varicose veins.This procedure does not require hospitalization.Immediately after, the patient can go home independently.
Miniphlebectomy.Varicose veins are removed through a puncture.This technique is used to remove tributaries located in the upper part of any diameter.Local anesthesia is used.The essence of this method is to remove and remove varicose veins using a special hook from a separate 1-2 mm skin puncture.The vein is not ligated, the puncture does not require sutures, and hemostasis is achieved by elastic compression.After a few months, the skin scars after the surgery can be said to be invisible.
Compression garments for varicose veins
At the initial stage and after treatment, men are recommended to wear compression garments, which are selected individually.Anti-varicose underwear is similar in appearance to classic underwear, but there are no seams.The fabric consists of nylon, microfiber and lycra.The fabric is breathable and pleasant to the touch.
Compression jerseys for men are divided into:
- stockings for varicose veins of the thigh;
- tight if both legs are affected;
- knee socks if the disease is on the calf or just above the knee.
You need to buy underwear at the first sign of this disease.
Tips for wearing compression stockings:
- Wear your underwear carefully so as not to tear the product.
- File your fingernails and toenails to prevent your underwear from tearing.
- Use in the morning, without waiting for swelling.
- Remove the compression garment before going to bed.
- If it is difficult for overweight patients to wear compression garments themselves, it is recommended to purchase a device to wear them.
- Wash clothes in warm water with baby soap.To prevent water from touching the silicone, tighten the top with thread, and clean the elastic band with a cotton pad in alcohol.
Prevention
In order not to feel what varicose veins are, we recommend following simple rules:
- alternate work and rest;
- limit physical activity and standing work;
- does not include visiting the sauna and bath;
- switch to a healthy lifestyle;
- immediately contact a phlebologist when you see the first symptoms of varicose veins;
- exercise therapy.