Varicous veins and chronic venous insufficiency Flashcards
What are varicous veins
Large twisted veins (usually in the leg)
How does it occur
Gravity causes veins to enlarge and this causes the valves to become regurgitated. This causes a backflow of blood and pooling, causing enlargement and twisting
Do they usually occur in superficial or deep veins
Superficial veins
Where is another common place for varicous veins in men
The left testicular vein
What is a varicous vein in the testicular vein known as
Varicocele
What are the symptoms of a varicocele
Bag of worms appearance on scrotum that gets larger when standing and smaller when lying down
What is chronic venous insufficiency
Pooling of blood in veins leading to inflammation, fibrosis and ulcers
What are other symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency
Hyperpigmentation, oedema, pruitis and pain
Risk factors
Prolonged standing, crossing knees and obesity
Treatment
Manual compression, compressive bandages, raise legs above the heart and surgery (vein transplant, repair and/or removal
