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F.A.Q. - najczęściej zadawane pytania
What are the most common venous disorders? What complications accompany venous disorders? Is it true that "interior varicose veins" cannot be cured? How do varicose veins come about (occur)? What percentage of patients with varicose veins can be cured? Are "spider veins" a form of varicose veins? Does pregnancy increase the occurrence of varicose veins? Can ulcers on the leg be cured? Which medical specialist should I consult when I have problems with varicose?
What are the most common venous disorders?
The most common venous disorders include:
- Varicose veins
- Spider veins
- Venous inflammation (thrombosis)
- Clots
- Ulceration of the leg
- Varicose vein eczema
- Bleeding from ruptured varix
What complications accompany venous disorders?
There are many possible complications that accompany venous disorders and their frequency and seriousness depend on the level of progression of the disorder. The most serious and most threatening to life are haemorrhages, changes in blood clotting and chronic ulceration of legs. Less dangerous but problematic complications include swelling, feelings of "tired legs", painful leg ,cramps at night and itchiness of the skin.
Is it true that "interior varicose veins" cannot be cured?
This is false. "Interior varicose veins" can be effectively and safely treated with microsurgery without need for hospitalization.
How do varicose veins come about (occur)?
Very simply put, the problem arises as a result of complications of proper blood circulation from the feet to the heart. Some reasons, among others, are the weakening of the venous walls, markedly thinner than the walls of the arteries, and incompetent venous valves, that is "one-directional valves" located in the veins every 8-10 cm that prevent the backflow of blood in the direction of the feet.
What percentage of patients with varicose veins can be cured?
Up to 95%! This is possible through carefully planned treatment, since the venous system consists of three sizes of veins: small, medium and large. These veins work together and are rarely all affected at the same time. Therefore, it is possible “to invite” the healthy superficial and deep veins to cooperate in the treatment of those that are diseased in order to bring about proper blood circulation without using miraculous medical techniques (arterial prostheses) used in treating arterial diseases.
Are "spider veins" a form of varicose veins?
Yes, these are a non-threatening form of disease of the smallest (up to 1mm diameter) veins located just under the skin. < /br> Although they are not dangerous, they can cause various problems and disfigure female legs (less frequently male legs). On the other hand, "spider veins" located on the ankles and feet almost always indicate advanced diseasing of the entire venous system and require immediate attention from a phlebologist.
Does pregnancy increase the occurrence of varicose veins?
Yes, especially if there is a familial genetic tendency toward varicose veins, the pregnant woman is overweight and works in a standing position. Luckily, with early consultation with a phlebologist, during the first trimester of pregnancy, the risk of getting varicose veins or their intensity can be reduced by up to 60%.
Can ulcers on the leg be cured?
Yes. Problems may include ulceration associated with diabetes or arteriosclerosis of the lower extremities. As a result of knowing the causes of ulceration and implementing totally new methods of treatment it is possible to successfully treat 80 – 85% of ulcers.
Which medical specialist should I consult when I have problems with varicose veins?
You need to consult a phlebologist, a specialist in venous disorders. Phlebology is a recent area of medicine that deals with venous disorders. Finding an appropriate specialist may not be easy. Phlebologists with proper knowledge and experience most frequently specialize after being orthopae.