Early diagnosis gives successful results in the treatment of varicose disease, also known as an occupational disease, which develops due to genetic causes, standing or sitting for a long time, which is a vein disease.
Stating that the most important cause of varicose disease is the genetic structure from the family, Private Health Hospital Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist Dr. Alper Özbakkaloğlu also stated that the probability of this disease is twice as likely to occur in those with varicose veins in their family.
GENETIC AFFECTS
Giving information about the varicose, Dr. Alper Özbakkaloğlu said, “Varicose veins are vascular enlargements and visual disturbances in the legs due to the increase in pressure on the veins in the legs and the deterioration of the structure of the valves in the veins in the vein wall. The most important of the main causes of venous insufficiency is familial. People with a genetic predisposition are 2-3 times more likely to have varicose veins. Varicose veins are more common in women. Pregnancy plays a role in increasing this figure. It is seen at younger ages in those with a family history, and at a later age in those who stand for a long time for professional reasons such as teachers or doctors, or because of positional disorders.
HIGHER SUCCESS IN EARLY TREATMENT
Stating that varicose can be seen in all of the legs, Dr. Özbakkaloğlu said, “In varicose disease, it starts to appear as spider web-like capillaries. Then, the greener vein, which we call Reticular Varicose, begins to become clear. In an advanced stage, the veins called Varicose Veins, which have a diameter of 6 to 12 millimeters, show a prominent, serpentine feature, become swollen and protrude from the skin. In the next stage, edema and discoloration begin to occur at the ankle level. At more advanced levels, it also causes wounds in the ankle and around it. In fact, although varicose veins is always thought to cause cosmetic discomfort, in untreated cases, this can go as far as non-healing wounds and persistent discoloration. This process progresses faster in some patients. This situation completely varies according to the lifestyle of the patient. Therefore, early intervention makes the treatment outcome more successful.”
THE RISK OF VARICOSE IS INCREASED IN PREGNANCY
Emphasizing that the risk of varicose veins increases during pregnancy, Dr. Alper Özbakkaloğlu said, “Especially because gaining and losing excess weight increases the load on the veins, it increases the recurrence of varicose veins. Wearing high heels and standing in hot environments for women also increase the risk of varicose veins. It is observed that varicose veins increase slightly in weight sports. As the intra-abdominal pressure increases in women, especially during pregnancy, the pressure on the veins also increases. As a result, 70 percent of women develop varicose veins due to pregnancy. After birth, varicose veins decrease slightly, but do not completely regress. It tends to be more permanent, especially after the second birth. We strongly recommend the use of compression stockings suitable for pregnant women. We recommend that they apply to cardiovascular surgery for surgery or drug treatment after the breastfeeding period is over.
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