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Asked for Female, 68 years old from Gurgaon
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There is no medical treatment for varicose veins, calcium dobesalate has some role so does pentoxyphylline and microionised flavonoid fractions, but get treatment from specialists as they will tell you the best options there are including endovascular laser, sclerotherapy and regular use of compression stockings.
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Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery•Noida
Hello, calcium dobesilate is vasculoprotective and help in circulation of blood by decreasing thickness of blood.
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Cardiothoracic Vascular Surgery•Noida
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Varicose veins are abnormal veins that usually appear as bulging, twisting, rope-like cords in the lower extremity. It is a very common condition, nearly affecting 25% of men and 40% women. Varicose veins occur when the valves in the veins do not properly function. As a result, blood cannot flow effectively.
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Risk Factors
A number of factors can put you at risk of developing varicose veins. These may include
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Pregnancy
Age
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It might be due to varicose veins inflammation or it might be due to ligament injury in the knee. The conservative management would be to keep ice in that inflamed area during one time in a day and to wear either knee cap or varicose veins stockings.
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Varicose veins are known to be a very common problem, which result in the inflammation of veins in the body. Veins are the blood vessels, which are responsible for the transfer of deoxygenated blood from the different parts of the body to the heart. Because the blood does not contain oxygen, it has a bluish tinge. As a result varicose veins are most likely to appear bluish when swollen.
This condition is quite common in old people and some are even likely to develop slight ulcers ...more
This condition is quite common in old people and some are even likely to develop slight ulcers ...more
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Varicose Veins is a severe medical condition whereby the veins (mostly legs) become swollen, tortuous and dilated, i.e. the veins become varicosed. The Venous blood flows in an upward direction from the feet to the heart. There are special valves present in the veins that assist the upward flow of the blood.
Fatigue, prolonged standing, menopause and a number of other factors can weaken the valves. This affects the movement of the blood flow. As a result, some of it leaks and flows bac...more
Fatigue, prolonged standing, menopause and a number of other factors can weaken the valves. This affects the movement of the blood flow. As a result, some of it leaks and flows bac...more
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Varicose Veins is a severe medical condition whereby the veins (mostly legs) become swollen, tortuous and dilated, i.e. the veins become varicosed. The Venous blood flows in an upward direction from the feet to the heart. There are special valves present in the veins that assist the upward flow of the blood. Fatigue, prolonged standing, menopause and a number of other factors can weaken the valves. This affects the movement of the blood flow. As a result, some of it leaks and flows back down. Th...more
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An accidental injury from rubbing on the bed or scratching might cause spontaneous bleeding. It is dangerous in case of varicose veins and it is advisable to correct the varicose veins surgically.
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Vascular Surgeon•Hyderabad
Varicose veins are a painful swelling of the veins of the legs. The raised veins just under the top layer of the skin appear to be purplish blue. It is a common affliction and affects nearly 25% of the adult population all across the world and 10 million people in India are diagnosed with it every year.
What are varicose veins?
Varicose veins are enlarged veins that typically develop in the legs and the feet. This condition is triggered when there is something wrong with the va...more
What are varicose veins?
Varicose veins are enlarged veins that typically develop in the legs and the feet. This condition is triggered when there is something wrong with the va...more
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