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My mother has some varicose veins.
It doesn't seem that serious in the picture.
The hospital said that you might need varicose vein surgery.
Your age is soon approaching seventy.
I'm wondering if surgery is really necessary... I'm worried.
I also know someone with varicose veins who said I might also have varicose veins.
They told me to be as cautious as possible and not to push myself too hard.
These are the blood vessels behind my leg.
There are signs that the blood vessels may slightly bulge or protrude.
My mother is a bit more severe than this.
Varicose veins... I looked it up once...
Varicose veins are a progressive condition that is difficult to heal naturally.
After a long period, complications such as rare leg swelling, calf pain, numbness, and cramps may occur.
It is said to be a condition that can cause complications such as deep vein thrombosis.
It's so... scary... and my mother also has diabetes.
Not only should you worry about diabetic complications, but also about venous insufficiency complications in the legs.. ㅠ
I will share the information about the varicose vein I found here.
A leg with bulging, prominent veins
Many people only think of symptoms like those in the picture above when they hear the term 'varicose veins.'
However,
This condition where the veins protrude like this indicates severe progression of varicose veins in the legs.
It is just one of the many symptoms of varicose veins.
On the contrary, the clinical experience gained from treating thousands of patients is
Most varicose veins in the legs
It does not become visible or protrude to the naked eye.
In many cases, it appears outwardly that there is no significant difference from a normal leg.
This is called "latent varicose veins."
For this reason, an accurate diagnosis at the early stage is most important for varicose veins.
Below are the typical symptoms that may suggest the presence of varicose veins.
This allows you to easily perform a self-diagnosis.
▶ Calf pain that feels like a pulling sensation
▶ Cramping in the legs frequently occurs
▶ Feeling a pulling sensation in the legs and swelling easily
▶ Burning sensation and severe pain in the legs and feet
▶ Blood vessels are visible or palpable on the leg
There is a family history of varicose veins.
There is a tingling pain as if the sole of the foot is numb.
A skin disease has developed on the leg and does not heal well.
Blue or red blood vessels are visible to the naked eye on the leg.
The feet and legs feel cold and numb, as if suffering from cold extremities.
Even just walking a little or standing causes easy leg fatigue.
My mom... has many symptoms that are very similar to her condition ㅠㅠ
Almost all symptoms match... Sigh...
Vascular ultrasound examination
A precise diagnosis of varicose veins is made through vascular ultrasound examination.
To determine whether the valve inside the vein is malfunctioning, causing blood to flow backward in the opposite direction of the heart.
However, it is the know-how of discovering problematic blood vessels through vascular ultrasound examination.
They say that the most important criterion in choosing a varicose vein hospital.
The key to treating varicose veins is not about which equipment is used for the surgery.
The ability to accurately identify only the problematic blood vessels that require surgery among numerous blood vessels through testing and diagnosis.
Unlike the latest equipment that can be acquired simply by providing money
The know-how to find hidden problem vessels that cause symptoms
Because it cannot be easily acquired without extensive clinical experience.
The fundamental principle of all current treatments for varicose veins is to identify the problematic blood vessels and close them off.
From lasers to Venaseal and Clarivein, the basic principle is the same; only the methods of closing the blood vessels differ.
Treatment for varicose veins involves locating the problematic blood vessels embedded within the leg.
It is necessary to close this so that blood can bypass through normal blood vessels.
Since the blood vessels are not directly visible in front of the eyes
The ability to accurately identify problematic blood vessels through vascular ultrasound is more important than anything else.
If the problematic blood vessel is not properly identified, symptoms may recur after surgery.
Inexperienced practitioners may risk over-treatment.
Depending on a doctor's clinical experience and level of proficiency, some doctors consider a problematic vessel as a single vessel.
Another doctor can assess it with ten points.
In particular, early varicose veins in the legs that are not visible to the naked eye or
In the case of latent varicose veins, diagnosis is only possible through vascular ultrasound examination.
Even if there are no apparent symptoms, it is highly recommended to undergo a vascular ultrasound examination.
Treatment methods
If the reflux exceeds the standard value in the vascular ultrasound examination results, surgical procedures including endovenous laser surgery are necessary.
It can be combined with sclerotherapy.
The diagram below shows the criteria for determining whether surgery is necessary based on vascular ultrasound.
In the case of vascular sclerosis therapy, it can only be effective when symptoms of varicose veins in the legs are not severe.
In a way... In my mother's case, since it's not severe yet, it might be better to prevent it early with vascular sclerosis therapy.
In surgical procedures
Fundamental resection, a traditional surgical method
Intravenous laser surgery, radiofrequency surgery, Venasil, Clarivain, etc.
However, fundamental removal surgery carries the risk of complications and a longer recovery period after the operation.
And because it uses wire, a major disadvantage is that it leaves a significant scar.
It seems that it is not commonly practiced these days.
Intravenous laser surgery
Insert a fiber optic slightly thicker than a hair into the vein and emit a laser.
This method involves damaging the endothelium of the blood vessel to close the problematic vessel.
The most commonly used treatment method currently has a shorter recovery period compared to traditional root extraction surgery.
There is an advantage that it leaves no scars.
I used to think only surgeries that leave a lot of scars, but I realized how much medical technology has advanced.
High-frequency surgery involves inserting a high-frequency catheter instead of a laser fiber optic.
A surgical method that closes problematic blood vessels by releasing heat at 120°C inside the vessel.
The treatment principle is similar to endovenous laser surgery, which induces vascular fibrosis.
If intravenous laser surgery and radiofrequency surgery are methods that close blood vessels using heat,
Venaseal injects cyanoacrylate into problematic veins.
It is a concept of sealing the inner wall of a blood vessel by adhesion.
Since it uses adhesive rather than heat, it causes less pain, similar to laser/high-frequency surgery.
There is an advantage of leaving no scars or other damage.
ClariVein (percutaneous mechanochemical ablation) is the most recently introduced treatment method for varicose veins in the legs.
Using a rotating catheter to induce physical stimulation on the inner wall of the vein
At the same time, inject the solution of STS (Sodium Tetradecyl Sulfate) used in vascular sclerosis therapy.
This is a treatment method that blocks the problematic blood vessel.
Each surgical method has its own advantages and disadvantages.
It cannot be definitively stated that one is superior.
But no matter how expensive and state-of-the-art the equipment is
It remains true that all surgeries are ultimately performed by the doctor's hands.
For example, methods such as endovenous laser surgery, endovenous radiofrequency ablation, Venaseal, and ClariVein.
In cases of surgery, when the diameter of the problematic blood vessel is large or the protrusion is severe,
It was necessary to perform concurrent venous stripping surgery.
However, depending on the hospital's expertise, it can be performed without concurrent venous stripping.
It has become even better because they developed a treatment method that can be performed without an incision.
An incision was necessary due to catheter insertion.
In the case of high-frequency surgery, a catheter that does not require incision is used.
It is now possible to perform the procedure without an incision.
Ultimately, treatment for varicose veins is more about the surgical equipment or surgical methods than anything else.
Understanding of the attending physician regarding the veins in the lower limbs, including the veins, and related aspects
The fact that the amount of clinical experience accumulated influences the cure rate, so I researched many hospitals.
I think I need to choose.
And varicose veins cannot be treated with compression stockings and exercise..ㅠㅠ
Principles of varicose vein treatment
Therefore, the surgery does not involve regenerating the damaged valve.
There is significance in closing the vein where the damaged valve is located and removing it from the body.
If a fundamental dissection is performed and a wire is inserted after the incision to bring the vein outside the body
Surgical methods such as laser, high-frequency, VenaSeal, and Clarivein.
This is a method of occluding the blood vessel within the body.
It is just a difference in method, but the treatment principle of removing problematic veins from the body is the same.
Will removing blood vessels from the body have a negative impact on health?
Removing already damaged blood vessels is better for health.
The blood moving through that vessel flows into the deep veins via other veins.
And then, since they move back to the heart, it is said to have the effect of improving overall blood circulation.
Treating it during the initial symptoms stage costs less.
The cost of surgery for varicose veins varies depending on the severity of the patient's condition.
The cost is not uniformly fixed.
However, it is fundamentally proportional to the number of veins that need to be treated.
Since costs are calculated, the number of problematic veins caused by varicose veins is small.
They say that early treatment can reduce the costs...
I was just worried, but I took this opportunity to properly research and learn the information.
Quickly examining my mother's condition and performing the procedure promptly will also reduce costs.
I think the pain can also be reduced.
I am leaving the information I obtained below the source.
I hope this can help those who are 고민되는 like me.
