There is an opinion that varicose veins are considered a women's disease.
However, for several years now, more than 55% of all patients have visited our clinic.The male sex does not care about the aesthetic aspect: they are not afraid of spider veins or severely swollen veins, which is why many patients still postpone seeing a doctor until “later”.
This can be explained by the fact that varicose veins appear weak at first and men often leave this disease a chance to occur.Over time, the disease causes more discomfort: heaviness in the legs, pain, swollen veins, blood clots and ulcers.Venous diseases also appear at the same time, treatment is carried out surgically.
Treatment of varicose veins
The methods and timing of treating varicose veins in each patient depend on the level of neglect, testing, and health status.
In the early stages
Massage the hard parts of the lower limbs— pressure therapy (also called intermittent pneumatic compression or hardware lymphatic drainage for varicose veins).The cosmetologist uses this device to select the optimal treatment regimen recommended individually for each patient at a given stage of the disease and indication.The device applies wave-like pressure to the patient's legs (alternating high and low), forcing blood and lymph to actively circulate through the affected tissues.The lesson lasts about 40 minutes.The procedure can be performed at any age, men and women.Immediately after the session, you can return to your daily activities.
Sclerotherapy.Treatment of varicose veins does not require surgery.A medicine is injected to glue the walls of the root canal together.This procedure is not painful.After surgery, it is mandatory to wear special textiles and walk for an hour.The procedure is performed without anesthesia.The injections do not leave scars.
Compression garments (stockings, tights and stockings).Selected individually.Anti-varicose underwear has a shape similar to classic underwear but without seams.Fabrics include nylon, microfiber and lycra.The fabric is breathable and pleasant to the touch.More information and selection recommendations in the article - Compression stockings: how to choose, compression types, sizes.
In advanced stage
Laser coagulation.Insert the light guide tube into the affected vessel by making a single puncture without making an incision.Radiation occurs on the damaged area through welding.Laser light heats the affected blood vessel walls and varicose veins, closing the varicose veins.This procedure does not require hospitalization.Immediately after that, the patient can go home on his own.
Removal of small veins.Varicose veins are removed through punctures.This technique is used to remove branches located on the scale of any diameter.Local anesthesia is used.The essence of this method is to remove and remove varicose veins using special hooks from separate 1-2 mm punctures in the skin.Veins are not ligated, punctures do not require sutures, and hemostasis is achieved by elastic compression.After a few months, the scar on the skin after surgery is practically invisible.
Compression garments for varicose veins
During the initial stages and after treatment, men should wear individually selected compression garments.Anti-varicose underwear has a shape similar to classic underwear but without seams.Fabrics include nylon, microfiber and lycra.The fabric is breathable and pleasant to the touch.
Compression shirts for men are divided into:
- stockings to treat varicose veins in the thighs;
- tights if both legs are affected;
- Wear knee socks if the condition is in the calf or just above the knee.
You need to buy underwear at the first sign of the disease.
Tips for wearing compression socks:
- Wear underwear carefully so as not to tear the product.
- File your fingernails and toenails to avoid tearing your underwear.
- Apply in the morning without waiting for swelling.
- Remove compression garments before going to bed.
- If it is difficult for an overweight patient to put on compression garments on their own, it is advisable to purchase a device to put them on.
- Wash clothes in warm water with baby soap.To prevent water from getting on the silicone, tighten the top with thread and clean the elastic with an alcohol pad.
prevent
In order not to feel what varicose veins are, we advise you to follow simple rules:
- alternate work and rest;
- Limit physical activity and standing work;
- exclude visiting saunas and baths;
- switch to a healthy lifestyle;
- promptly contact a phlebologist when you notice the first symptoms of varicose veins;
- exercise therapy.