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KUVEMPU UNIVERSITY
SAHYADRI SCIENCE COLLEGE
Submitted by:
Ms. Monisha H M
I Sem I MSc
Sahyadri Science College
Shivamogga
Guide:
Dr. Jamuna K S
Lecturer
PG Dept of biotechnology
Sahyadri Science College
Shivamogga
SEMINAR TOPIC ON : VARICOSE VEINS
CONTENT
• Introduction
• History
• Stages of Varicose veins
• Formation of varicose veins
• Symptoms and risk factors
• Causes
• Prevention and Diagnosis
• Conclusion
• References
VARICOSE VEINS
• The veins which get enlarged ,detailed and over filled with blood.
• Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged varicose, but the veins
most commonly affected in legs.
• Because of standing and walking upright increases the pressure
in the veins in lower body.
• Varicose veins develops when the small valves inside the veins
stop working properly.
• Its common in female.
HISTORY
• The earliest record of varicose veins is in the papyrus of Ebers,
written 1550 BCE, where the author described them as
“tortuous and solid, with many knots, as if blown up by air”,
and recommended people leave their veins in place.
• Varicose veins are very common affecting about 30% of people
at same point in time. They are more common with age.
Women are affected twice as often as men. Varicose veins have
been described throughout history and have been treated with
surgery since at last A.D. 400.
HOW VARICOSE VEINS FORM
STAGES
• Stage one- Spider veins
• Stage two- Enlarged,ropy varicose veins
• Stage three- Edema without skin changing
• Stage four- Skin changes and discoloration
• Stage five- Skin changes with healed ulceration
• Stage six- Skin changes with active ulceration
SYMPTOMS AND RISK FACTORS
• Swollen legs and ankles and form a spider veins
• Veinsare blue or dark purple
• Legs fell heavy especially after exercise
• Skin in the affected area is red dry and itchy
• When suddenly standing up some individuals experience leg
cramps
• Most of the People with varicose veins also have restless legs
syndrome.
• Abnormal blood vessels.
CAUSES
• Family history
• Being a over weight
• Lifestyle
• Pregnant
DIAGNOSIS
• If the patient has on symptoms or discomfort and is not
bothered the sight of the varicose veins, treatment might nit be
necessary. However, if there are symptoms, treatment may be
required it reduce pain it discomfort, address complications, or
swelling.
• Some patients my also want treatment for cosmetics reasons .
They want to get rid of the “ugly” varicose veins.
TREATMENTS
• Surgery
• Sclerotherapy
• Ayurvedic Treatment
ENDOVENOUS LASER TREATMENT (EVLT)
PREVENTION
• Wearing stockings
• Avoiding standing or sitting still long period.
• Eating a high-fiber, low salt-diet
• Maintaining proper weight
• Exercising regularly
CONCLUSION
REFERENCES
• Clinical study of the primary varicose veins in the lower limb.
• Durahm, Mackaayajc, Duplex assessment of clinically
diagnosed venous insufficiency, Br J Surg. 1992; 79:155-61.
• Laing W. chronic venous disease of the legs. 1992. London:
office of health economics.
• Beattie Dk, Golledgej, Grteenhaghrm, Daviesrm, Davies AH,
quality of life assessment in vascular disease to words a
consensus, Eur. J. Vascendovasc Surg. 1997; 13, 9-13.
VARICOSE VEINS

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VARICOSE VEINS

  • 1. KUVEMPU UNIVERSITY SAHYADRI SCIENCE COLLEGE Submitted by: Ms. Monisha H M I Sem I MSc Sahyadri Science College Shivamogga Guide: Dr. Jamuna K S Lecturer PG Dept of biotechnology Sahyadri Science College Shivamogga SEMINAR TOPIC ON : VARICOSE VEINS
  • 2. CONTENT • Introduction • History • Stages of Varicose veins • Formation of varicose veins • Symptoms and risk factors • Causes • Prevention and Diagnosis • Conclusion • References
  • 3. VARICOSE VEINS • The veins which get enlarged ,detailed and over filled with blood. • Varicose veins are twisted, enlarged varicose, but the veins most commonly affected in legs. • Because of standing and walking upright increases the pressure in the veins in lower body. • Varicose veins develops when the small valves inside the veins stop working properly. • Its common in female.
  • 4. HISTORY • The earliest record of varicose veins is in the papyrus of Ebers, written 1550 BCE, where the author described them as “tortuous and solid, with many knots, as if blown up by air”, and recommended people leave their veins in place. • Varicose veins are very common affecting about 30% of people at same point in time. They are more common with age. Women are affected twice as often as men. Varicose veins have been described throughout history and have been treated with surgery since at last A.D. 400.
  • 6. STAGES • Stage one- Spider veins • Stage two- Enlarged,ropy varicose veins • Stage three- Edema without skin changing • Stage four- Skin changes and discoloration • Stage five- Skin changes with healed ulceration • Stage six- Skin changes with active ulceration
  • 7. SYMPTOMS AND RISK FACTORS • Swollen legs and ankles and form a spider veins • Veinsare blue or dark purple • Legs fell heavy especially after exercise • Skin in the affected area is red dry and itchy • When suddenly standing up some individuals experience leg cramps • Most of the People with varicose veins also have restless legs syndrome. • Abnormal blood vessels.
  • 8.
  • 9. CAUSES • Family history • Being a over weight • Lifestyle • Pregnant
  • 10. DIAGNOSIS • If the patient has on symptoms or discomfort and is not bothered the sight of the varicose veins, treatment might nit be necessary. However, if there are symptoms, treatment may be required it reduce pain it discomfort, address complications, or swelling. • Some patients my also want treatment for cosmetics reasons . They want to get rid of the “ugly” varicose veins.
  • 12.
  • 14. PREVENTION • Wearing stockings • Avoiding standing or sitting still long period. • Eating a high-fiber, low salt-diet • Maintaining proper weight • Exercising regularly
  • 16. REFERENCES • Clinical study of the primary varicose veins in the lower limb. • Durahm, Mackaayajc, Duplex assessment of clinically diagnosed venous insufficiency, Br J Surg. 1992; 79:155-61. • Laing W. chronic venous disease of the legs. 1992. London: office of health economics. • Beattie Dk, Golledgej, Grteenhaghrm, Daviesrm, Davies AH, quality of life assessment in vascular disease to words a consensus, Eur. J. Vascendovasc Surg. 1997; 13, 9-13.