Learn about the worsening symptoms of varicose veins in the summer, as well as prevention and treatment methods.

 

Varicose veins often worsen during the summer. As the temperature rises, blood vessels dilate, leading to increased blood pooling in the legs, which compresses surrounding muscles, skin, and nerve tissues, exacerbating symptoms and pain associated with varicose veins.

Symptoms of varicose veins

 

Swelling or pain from varicose veins is often overlooked or dismissed as insignificant. If left untreated, the blood vessels in the calf area become bumpy and bulging, resembling worms crawling.

 

My legs swell, frequently cramp, and easily become tired.

 

It can cause skin pigmentation, dermatitis, vasculitis, bleeding, and in severe cases, skin ulcers.

In addition, symptoms such as sole pain and frequent cramps during sleep also occur.

 

Indigestion and constipation can be caused, and in women, hormonal changes such as irregular menstruation or menstrual pain can worsen venous circulation, making proper diagnosis and treatment important.

Prevention of Varicose Veins

To prevent varicose veins, avoid tight clothing and shoes that constrict up to the knee area, and opt for shoes that allow comfortable ankle movement.

 

It is most important to develop the habit of moving your legs frequently.

 

Avoid standing or sitting for long periods, change your posture frequently to promote healthy blood circulation, and stretch regularly.

 

Avoid crossing your legs while sitting, and maintaining a low-salt diet and proper weight also helps in prevention.

Treatment methods based on symptoms of varicose veins

 

Varicose veins are treated differently depending on the symptoms.

 

Initially, effective results can be achieved through moderate exercise, rest, and wearing compression stockings.

 

In cases of severe symptoms, removing the function of the duodenal vein, which has lost its function due to reflux, can be helpful.

 

Depending on the condition of the blood vessels, various methods such as amputation, local vascular resection, laser surgery, and sclerotherapy can be performed. Recently, advances in treatment have made it possible to resume daily life immediately after surgery with minimal scarring.