Phlebology is a specialized section of cardiovascular surgery that studies the anatomy, physiology of blood circulation, as well as diseases of venous vessels, issues of their prevention, diagnosis and treatment. Treatment of venous diseases is carried out in departments of vascular pathology or phlebological centers by phlebologists (Greek – phlebo – vein and logos – science, knowledge).

Venous diseases today are one of the most common diseases of the vascular system, these are diseases of young people of working age, mainly from 25 to 45 years old. Untimely treatment of venous pathology is fraught with dire consequences, up to disability and death.

The venous system of the body consists of an extensive network of veins – vessels through which blood moves from organs and tissues to the heart and lungs. When moving from the lower extremities to the heart, the blood flow overcomes gravity. The function of a pump that pushes blood up through the veins is performed by muscles that contract when walking, and valves on the inner lining of the veins prevent the return flow of blood. Defects of venous valves play an essential role in the development of venous diseases: varicose veins and its consequences – chronic venous insufficiency, trophic ulcers, thrombophlebitis.

Symptoms of venous diseases requiring immediate treatment by a phlebologist include fatigue, heaviness, cramps and pain in the legs, swelling, vascular dilation on the legs, the appearance of areas of discoloration and compaction of the skin and subcutaneous tissues.

To assess the degree of venous circulation disorder and to choose further treatment tactics, diagnostics is carried out using ultrasound duplex scanning and ultrasound Dopplerography – modern high-precision methods for studying the condition of blood vessels. In the treatment of venous pathology, conservative methods (drug and compression therapy), non-surgical endovasal methods (laser coagulation, sclerosing therapy of veins) and surgical methods of treatment are used.

In modern phlebology, low-traumatic methods of treating venous diseases based on the use of endoscopic, laser, radiofrequency technologies have become widespread, allowing to minimize complications and the period of rehabilitation after the intervention. Timely treatment allows you to achieve a good cosmetic result, which is especially important for women suffering from diseases of the veins of the lower extremities.

To prevent the development of diseases of the veins of the lower extremities, phlebologists advise to follow simple, but very effective rules.

  • Exclude prolonged standing on your feet, sitting in the “foot on foot”
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  • Avoid squeezing the vessels of the legs with tight clothes and elastic bands, wearing high heels
  • To improve venous outflow from the lower extremities during rest, it is necessary to give the legs an elevated position relative to the trunk
  • To strengthen the leg muscles, self-massage should be carried out, exercise therapy should be done, and a contrast shower should be taken
  • Avoid hot baths, frequent visits to baths, saunas, excessive tanning
  • To reduce the viscosity of blood and the tendency to form blood clots, increase the amount of fluid intake to 2 liters per day
  • With the initial manifestations of varicose veins, as well as for the purpose of its prevention during pregnancy, it is recommended to use medical compression knitwear

And, of course, you should visit a phlebologist at least once a year, even if nothing bothers you. Following these tips, you will always be able to walk through life with an easy and confident gait.

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Post-Thrombotic Syndrome

Post-thrombotic syndrome is a chronic obstruction of venous outflow from the lower extremities, developing after deep vein thrombosis. Clinically, disease can manifest itself several years after acute thrombosis. Patients have a bursting feeling in the affected limb and painful night convulsions, ring-shaped pigmentation and puffiness form, which eventually acquires fibrous density. Diagnosis of post-thrombotic syndrome…

Migratory Thrombophlebitis

Migratory thrombophlebitis is an inflammatory lesion of the venous wall of the superficial or deep bed with a recurrent course. Pathology is characterized by the appearance of one or more thrombotic foci in the form of nodules or dense strands along the vein with signs of inflammation (hyperemia, swelling, soreness), which disappear without a trace,…

Lymphorrhea

Lymphorrhea is a condition in which lymph flows out onto the surface of the body or into its cavity. It develops with wounds of large lymphatic ducts, operations in areas rich in lymphatic vessels, spontaneous rupture of altered vessels against the background of a number of diseases. With external damage, a transparent, then cloudy liquid…

Lymphedema

Lymphedema is a pathological condition accompanied by increasing swelling of the soft tissues of the affected area (most often the lower extremities). It is manifested by an increase in the volume of the affected part of the body, a feeling of bursting and heaviness, trophic disorders. Lymphedema is diagnosed by vascular ultrasound, lymphangiography, lymphoscintigraphy. Treatment…

Lymphangiectasia

Lymphangiectasia is a pathological enlargement of the lymphatic vessels of a congenital or acquired nature. The skin is manifested by numerous bubbles filled with fluid, lymphorrhea, lymphostatic edema. Visceral forms disrupt the work of internal organs up to critical dysfunction. Pathology is diagnosed according to physical examination and additional tests (lymphography, biopsy with histological analysis,…

Lymphangitis

Lymphangitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the lymphatic trunks and capillaries that occurs a second time, against the background of purulent-inflammatory processes. Disease is accompanied by hyperemia and painful swelling along the course of inflamed lymphatic vessels, edema, regional lymphadenitis, high body temperature (39-40 ° C), chills, weakness. Diagnosis is carried out on…

Lymphangioma

Lymphangioma is a benign tumor, which is usually based on a congenital anomaly of the lymphatic system. Lesions can occur on any part of the body, they look like soft-tissue formations with a bumpy surface of red-brown or bluish color. Malformation often proceeds asymptomatically, being a cosmetic problem, but, reaching large sizes, gives rise to…

Varicocele

Varicocele is a varicose change in the veins of the spermatic cord, accompanied by a violation of venous outflow from the testicle. It is manifested by pulling and bursting pains, a feeling of discomfort and heaviness in the scrotum, visible expansion of veins. There may be inflammation or rupture of varicose vessels with hemorrhage in…

Varicose Eczema

Varicose eczema is a local inflammatory lesion of the skin of the lower extremities that occurs in people with chronic venous insufficiency. Dermatitis with varicose veins is represented by itchy eczematous foci on the shins in the form of wet plaques, vesicles, crusts. Inflammatory changes are combined with varicose veins, hyperpigmentation, lipodermatosclerosis and trophic ulcers.…

Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are a disease accompanied by thinning of the venous wall, an increase in the lumen of the veins and the formation of aneurysm-like nodular extensions. Usually, when talking about varicose veins, they mean an independent disease – varicose veins of the lower extremities. Varicose veins are manifested by a feeling of heaviness in…