Varicose veins of the legs

Perhaps their origin is genetics. Or perhaps varicose veins are the result of your lifestyle, obesity or a history of hormone therapy. It is possible that their cause is pregnancy, or flat foot. Varicose veins of the legs may also occur if you overuse sauna, take hot baths too often or sunbathe too much. Remember that this is a disease which, if left untreated, can lead to serious consequences. It increases the likelihood of blood clots, which, when detached from the wall of a blood vessel can reach the lungs and cause life-threatening embolism. Varicose veins can present in very different forms.

Telangiectasia - the so-called spider veins - are elongated and extended venous plexuses of small diameter. Most often they are subcutaneous and intradermal, found under knees and on the side of the thigh. They are visible through the skin as a blue-red or purple blood vessel fine lines. On the other hand, varicose veins of shins - enlarged, twisted shin veins. They are caused by excessive pressure in the venous system, which leads to the venous valve failure. If you experience swelling of legs, intensified in the evening, or a sensation of heaviness, pain and burning, it means that you need medical advice. Only a visit to a specialist will enable the correct diagnosis of your health condition. How? By means of specialist diagnostic tests which can clearly show the blood flow and venous system disturbances. This will be possible owing to the modern equipment in our facility, allowing the performance of Doppler ultrasound. Depending on the disease severity, varicose veins can be treated conservatively, with medication or surgery. Our doctors will suggest the right treatment for you, so that varicose veins of the legs are no longer a problem for you.