In the disease called varicose veins, these venous vessels enlarge, their diameters increase abnormally, and as a result, they lose their flexibility. Again, as a result of the deformation of the valves in the vein and the enlargement of the vein, the blood flow cannot resist gravity as a result of the valves not closing sufficiently. Blood that cannot return to the heart accumulates in the feet and pools (stasis). The resulting stasis causes the accumulation of dirty blood in the tissues.
Stasis in the advanced stage causes circulatory disorder, and wounds begin to form in the skin and subcutaneous tissues that cannot be fed adequately. This condition is called venous insufficiency, and the swelling of the veins is called varicose veins. Depending on the severity of the disease, venous insufficiency may present with more than one symptom such as pain, swelling, numbness, and restlessness. The prevalence of various degrees of venous insufficiency in the population is estimated to be 15-20%. The widespread use of Doppler ultrasound has helped us to understand the importance and prevalence of the disease. Complaints and aesthetic concerns caused by the disease cause psychological negative effects on people. Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist Assoc. Dr. Deniz Translation gave information about the subject.
OBESITY DATA TRIGGERS
Today, obesity is an important health problem. Increasing fat mass, especially in the feet, disrupts the venous circulation and may eventually lead to the development of varicose veins. Feet filled with high volumes of fat increase the circulatory load of the heart. Weight gain should be limited, if necessary, professional help should be sought in this regard.
GENETIC FACTORS
Genetic and familial factors are also important in the formation of varicose veins as in every disease. Since the disease shows a genetic predisposition in some people, the disease can be seen in them and their family members.
Constantly standing and/or being inactive is also a risk factor for this disease. It should be noted that while standing, blood circulation moves against gravity. Again, during the movement, the vessels between the muscles are compressed and expanded, helping the blood flow with the pump mechanism. Prolonged inactivity or standing causes these mechanisms to be disabled. The continuous effect of gravity increases the load on the veins and their valves, and the resulting pressure causes enlargement of the veins and venous insufficiency.
Tobacco and cigarettes contain toxic substances that destroy all systems in our body. It directly affects the structure of the vessels and normally the vessels that can contract and relax are deformed. Deformation disrupts the structure of the vessels. As a result, venous insufficiency and varicose formation occur.
Clothing that hugs and tightens the body can block the venous circulation that moves up from the feet. As a result, stasis occurs. The resulting stasis triggers the enlargement of the veins and the formation of varicose veins.
Conservative methods including wound care and compression stages can be tried. Again, it is important for the person to have an active lifestyle, to do sports and to strengthen their muscles. It is necessary for the treatment to choose more loose and airy clothes instead of tight clothes. Obesity should definitely be prevented. This is also important for your cardiovascular health.