Standing or sedentary lifestyle, insufficient exercise, unhealthy diet, smoking and alcohol abuse – all these factors negatively affect the condition of the blood system and can cause varicose veins, blood clots and cardiovascular disease. The condition of the circulatory system helps to diagnose a phlebologist, a doctor specializing in the accurate diagnosis of venous vessels. Phlebology deals with the treatment of varicose veins, spider veins and phlebitis, as well as the prevention of vascular diseases.
Symptoms of problems with the circulatory system in the legs, which may lead to venous insufficiency and the formation of varicose veins, include a feeling of heaviness in the legs, swelling of the calves, ankles and feet, increasing in the evenings, after a whole day of work, especially standing. Such problems are often accompanied by spider veins appearing on the legs, professionally called telangiectasias, i.e. visible, thin, red-purple veins and broken capillaries. These problems should be alarming signal and the reason to make an appointment with phlebologist. As circulatory failure progresses, thickening of vessels under the knees, around the ankles, swelling and irreversible damage to blood vessels appear in the legs. The development of varicose veins may, over time, make it impossible to move efficiently, and even lead to inadequate blood supply (anemia) and the appearance of dangerous limb ulcers.
Phlebological diagnosis of varicose veins it is usually performed with the use of a non-invasive and fast Doppler ultrasound examination (Doppler examination). Doppler ultrasound is an accurate ultrasound examination that is used to detect arterial and vein diseases, enabling diagnosis at an early stage of the disease development and allowing for quick treatment. The ultrasonic wave sent by a special head bounces off the blood vessels, creating an image of them on the monitor and allowing the assessment of blood flow in the vessels and finding potential vessel constrictions, damage or pressure points.
Treatment of varicose veins by a phlebologist runs in a minimally invasive and efficient manner. Phlebologist on the basis of the diagnosis, he chooses the appropriate method of treatment, depending on the case and the stage of the changes. In the treatment of phlebological treatments such as laser therapy, echototherapy, ultrasounds, massage and lymphatic drainage to improve blood and lymph circulation are used, and sclerotherapy i miniflebektomia aimed at removing malfunctioning vessels in the circulatory system.
Sclerotherapy is one of the techniques used in treatment of varicose veins. Sclerotherapy it consists in causing the fusion and complete closure of vessels that are unable to transport blood efficiently. The vessel closure is triggered by injecting a special substance in the form of a liquid or foam into a malfunctioning vessel. Thanks to the treatment skleroterapii varicose veins are absorbed. Sclerotherapy is carried out in series repeated every 2 weeks. The number of treatments is adjusted by the doctor phlebologist depending on the case, but it usually takes about two to three months for the entire treatment process. After the procedure, you can perform work and function normally, it is only advisable to wear special compression stockings.
Removal of inefficient veins is carried out using a special technique: miniphlebectomy, consisting in making mini-cuts with a diameter of 2 to 5 millimeters through which the conductor is led out and removed. After the inefficient vessel is removed, its functions are taken over by other, efficient veins, and the blood does not remain in the ineffective vessel. The circulatory system is improved.
Doctor phlebologist apart from treating varicose veins in the legs, she also deals with the treatment of all kinds of edema, swelling tendency and the appearance of bruises. Phlebologist is also the right specialist for consulting problems with haemorrhoids, i.e. haemorrhoids, ulcers and venous thrombosis.
An indication for consultation with doctor phlebologist spider veins and varicose veins have been observed on the body, as well as swelling, bruising or itching of the skin on the legs and frequent cramps in the calves, pain in the area of the veins.
The family predisposition to the occurrence of varicose veins may also be a reason for examining the condition of the veins. In the case of varicose veins, the most important thing is prevention. Wearing comfortable shoes and non-compressive clothes, healthy lifestyle, proper diet – limiting fatty meals, iron supplementation and hydration of the body, regular physical activity, taking care of stimulating blood circulation – massages, lymphatic drainage, yoga can help protect against varicose veins.