{"id":11099,"date":"2025-08-27T22:29:43","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T19:29:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dryavuzbesogul.com\/varis-nedir\/"},"modified":"2025-09-02T11:25:51","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T08:25:51","slug":"varis-nedir","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dryavuzbesogul.com\/en\/varis-nedir\/","title":{"rendered":"What is Varicose Veins? What Causes Varicose Veins, How to Treat Varicose Veins?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Varicose veins are dilated, tortuous superficial veins that commonly develop in the legs due to venous valve insufficiency. They are a frequent vascular disorder that may cause discomfort, swelling, and cosmetic concerns.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Risk factors for varicose veins include genetic predisposition, prolonged standing, obesity, and pregnancy. These factors increase venous pressure, leading to progressive vein dilation and valve dysfunction.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Diagnosis relies on clinical examination and duplex ultrasound imaging, which evaluates venous reflux and identifies the extent of venous insufficiency. Accurate diagnosis guides appropriate therapeutic strategies.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Treatment options range from lifestyle changes and compression therapy to minimally invasive procedures such as endovenous laser ablation and sclerotherapy. Surgical vein stripping may be considered for severe cases.<\/span><\/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n
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Other Names<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Varicose veins, superficial venous insufficiency<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Affected System<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Circulatory System (Venous system)<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Causes<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Dysfunction of vein valves, weakness of the vessel wall<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Risk Factors<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Genetic predisposition, prolonged standing, pregnancy, obesity, age, female gender<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Symptoms<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Prominent, swollen veins in the legs; pain, feeling of heaviness, edema, itching, night cramps<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Diagnostic Methods<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Physical examination, Doppler ultrasonography, venous mapping<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Complications<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Venous ulcer, skin changes, thrombophlebitis, bleeding<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Treatment Methods<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Today, cancer-free surgery is performed without anesthesia, without incision. Vascular embolization is performed with a catheter under ultrasound guidance and the patient is discharged the same day and resumes normal life.<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Prevention<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Regular exercise, healthy weight, avoidance of prolonged standing or sitting<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Frequency of Appearance<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Very common; seen in about -25% of adults<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n

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Prognosis<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n

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Symptoms can be reduced with treatment, but may not be completely prevented<\/span><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n

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