All have been judged, and your surgeon informs you that you need varicose veins removal. Don't despair, because sometimes surgery really is the best way. And not only has to agree to the elimination of varicose veins, but also to ask how to prepare it and how it happens.
Removal of varicose veins – debunking the myths
As in all surgery, with the removal of varicose veins we are trying to pull a little bit more time, do not walk, do not even think about it. But, alas, the problem is that it is not going anywhere. The processes of change that the veins is irreversible, and the time we can postpone the meeting with the surgeon, the more problems we will have to face, because the most important for varicose veins time. The your lose. Should I wait for a dysfunctional junction? What prevents us from going to the surgeon?
There is a myth that the removal of the veins will have a negative impact in the future in the bloodstream. This is incorrect. Removal of the saphenous vein does not impede the normal flow of blood and safe for the body, because through the saphenous vein (that is to say, its affects varicose veins) normally runs for more than 10% of the blood. 90% of the venous blood is transferred to the depth and the so-called connecting veins of the legs.
Another myth says that this type of surgery is poorly tolerated by the body that has lost a lot of blood and numerous cuts a lot of time to heal, restricting the movement. But it is not. Progress far ahead, and running instances, not even reaching his tenth participation of such terrible suffering. In addition, in recent years, widespread method of seamless varicose veins removal removal without incisions, through punctures of the skin. This type of intervention is particularly useful in the early stages of varicose veins.
Therefore, if there are indications for surgery should not delay your application, because as soon as it is done the sooner will come the normalization of the flow of blood and the care of other disorders and complications of varicose veins.
Removal of varicose veins – indications and contraindications
There are several indications for surgery to remove varicose veins:
- if extensive varicose veins:
- if saphenous vein pathologically enlarged;
- if the varicose veins saphenous veins is accompanied by an increase of the fatigue and leg swelling;
- if in the face of signs of violation of the exit of blood — a feeling of heaviness, swelling, fatigue of the legs;
- varicose veins accompanied by trophic ulcers;
- acute thrombophlebitis of varicose veins.
However, indications for surgery, there are contraindications. Thus, the operations are not carried out:
- in an advanced stage of varicose veins
- for hypertension
- in the ischemic heart disease
- in infectious processes serious
- elderly patients
- swelling in the legs, eczema, pyoderma, erysipelas, etc.
- not perform transactions during pregnancy.
It is also important to remember that during the surgery can be used various drugs, and if you have an intolerance or allergy to any medication, especially Novocain, and iodine-containing substances if you are taking any medication, be sure to inform your surgeon.
Removal of varicose veins - what is the procedure and what to do after?
Preparation for the surgery to remove the veins completely simple
- Take a bath,
- Completely shaving of the leg, where the surgery will take place,
- Before the surgery, the skin needs to be healthy and to be free from any pustular diseases
- If the operation is planned to do under General anesthesia, before the operation prescribe a compulsory enema
- The surgery get large footwear and clothing.
Surgery to remove the varicose veins is of 2 hours. As a result of the surgical intervention, the patients veins are eliminated. Marks on the skin after an operation to remove varicose veins are almost invisible, only 3-5 mm. During the surgery of the varicose veins is used in anesthesia. In case of detection of malfunctions of the valves of the veins, is carried out the correction insolvent valves to restore normal blood flow.
After the vein surgery is necessary to follow some recommendations, most of which elastic compression. After the surgery, the patient is recommended around the clock for 1.5—2 months to use bandage elastic or half elastic. In addition, to restore the function of the operated legs prescribed venotonic drugs.
Also, since the first hours after surgery is advised to turn, to bend the legs, etc. But, simply, of the lifting of the end of the bed by 8-10 cm greatly improves venous blood flow. The next day after the surgery of varicose veins is the ligation with the use of compression hosiery or bandages, elastic on both legs from the toes to the knee. Allowed to go only after the ligation. After the withdrawal of the veins recommended physical therapy and light massage as a prevention of thrombosis. Around two weeks you should not do aerobics, gymnastics and spinning classes, as well as sauna and bath. Elastic compression is necessary to have not less than 2 months after his release from the seams.