All are tried, and your surgeon informs you that you have varicose vein removal. Do not despair, because sometimes surgery really is the best way. And it's not just that you need to agree to the removal of the varicose veins, but also to ask how to prepare for it and how it happens.
Varicose vein removal – debunking the myths
As with all surgery, with removal of the varicose veins we are trying to drag a little longer, do not go, do not even think about it. But, unfortunately, the problem is not going anywhere. Processes that change the veins are non-refundable, and the more we delay the meeting with the surgeon, the more problems we will have to face, because the most important for varicose veins time. His to lose. I need to wait for the dysfunctional junction? What prevents us to go to the surgeon?
There is a myth that the removal of the veins will have a negative impact in the future of the bloodstream. This is not true. Removal of the saphenous veins do not prevent normal blood flow and safe for the body, because through the saphenous vein (namely their affect veins) normally lasts not more than 10% of the blood. 90% of the venous blood is transferred to the deep and t.n connecting veins of the legs.
Another myth says that such an operation is ill-tolerated by the body that have lost large amounts of blood as well as numerous pieces for a long time to heal, limiting our movement. But, it is not. Progress far ahead, and to working on cases will not get even the tenth part of such terrible suffering. Moreover, in recent years, widespread method of easy varicose vein removal – removal without incisions, through punctures of the skin. Such intervention is particularly useful in the early stages of varicose veins.
So, if there are indications for surgery should not delay its implementation, because the sooner it is undertaken the sooner will come the normalization of the flow of blood and to cure other diseases and complications of varicose veins.
Varicose vein removal – indications and contraindications
There are several indications for surgery for removal of varicose veins:
- if extensive varicose veins:
- if the saphenous vein pathologically increased;
- if varicose saphenous veins is associated with increased fatigue and leg swelling;
- if in the face of signs of violation of the outflow of blood — feeling of weight, swelling, fatigue of the legs;
- varicose veins accompanied with trophic ulcers;
- in acute thrombophlebitis of varicose veins.
However, indications for surgery, there are contraindications. Also, operations are not conducted:
- in the late stage of the varicose veins
- for hypertension
- in ischemic heart disease
- in severe infectious processes
- older patients
- inflammation of the feet, eczema, pyoderma, erysipelas, etc.
- do not conduct operations during pregnancy.
It is also important to remember that at the time of surgery may be used for different kinds of drugs, and if you have intolerance or are allergic to any medicines, especially Novocain, and iodine-containing substances if you are taking any medications, be sure to inform your surgeon.
Varicose vein removal - what is the procedure and what to do?
Preparing for surgery to remove veins completely simple
- Take a shower,
- Completely shave the leg where the surgery will be performed,
- Before the operation, the skin need to be healthy and to be free from any pustular diseases
- If the work is planned to be done under General anesthesia prior to the operation prescribe a mandatory enema
- The operation came in the roomy footwear and clothing.
Surgery for removal of varicose veins is about 2 hours. As a result of the surgical intervention, the patients veins are removed. Traces of the skin after surgery to remove varicose veins are almost invisible – only 3-5 mm. In the course of surgery for varicose veins is used in anesthesia. In the case of the detection of improperly functioning 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, of which the most elastic compression. After surgery, patients are recommended around the clock for 1.5—2 months to use elastic bandage or elastic stockings. Additionally, to restore the function of the operated legs prescribed venotonic drugs.
Also, since the first hours after surgery is recommended to turn, to bend the legs, etc. But simply lifting the end of the bed by 8-10 cm, greatly improves the venous flow of blood. The next day after surgery for varicose veins is ligation with the use of compression hosiery or elastic bandages on both legs from the toes to the knee. Allowed to go only after the ligation. After removal of the veins be recommended physical therapy and light massage and as a prevention of thrombosis. For two weeks you need to do aerobics, gymnastics or spinning classes as well as sauna and bath. Elastic compression is required not less than 2 months after his release from the seams.