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The varicose vein ("tortuous
veins") represents an irreversible dilatation of a
venous segment. Due to the dilatation the venous valves
are not able to function as they should. This malfunction
results in reflux (blood flows in the wrong direction,
i.e. towards the feet) and congestion (accumulation of
blood).
1. healthy
leg veins
2. severe
alterations of leg veins (varicose veins) |
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If the vein disorder already exists, it is high
time to take action and, above all, receive treatment. In addition
to the tips on prevention which, even now (providing the functional
ability of the locomotor system of the patient allows it), continue
to be a sensible supplement to therapy, a doctor should decide which
treatment to institute in the individual case.
Except in the case of a complication such as phlebitis, thrombosis
or varicose vein haemorrhage, both doctor and patient have
sufficient time to consider which type of treatment will be the best
in this particular case. Since, by now, there are so many different
types of treatments, it is almost impossible for the patients
themselves to decide which will be the most effective in their
particular case. Below is an overview of the most important types of
treatment; they can be divided into three main groups: |
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Medicinal treatments
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Compression
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Surgery
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