Treatment of chronic venous insufficiency in Kharkiv

Chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) is a pathological condition of the vascular system characterized by impaired venous blood flow. In most cases, the disease develops against the background of varicosis of the lower extremities and leads to persistent microcirculatory dysfunction of the surrounding tissues. Muscles do not receive enough nutrition, painful cramps begin. But the first symptoms of the disease are heaviness in the legs, rapid fatigue when standing or during other physical activity.

What is CVI?

In a healthy body, the well-coordinated work of blood vessels and surrounding muscles is responsible for the blood outflow from the legs back to the heart. But under the influence of various factors, the vein walls lose their elasticity, deform, and stagnation of fluid begins. It is due to overload caused by:

• overweight;
• pregnancy;
• constant static loads (“standing” work).

Hormonal disorders, insufficient physical activity, smoking, genetic predisposition increase the likelihood of chronic venous insufficiency. The gradual weakening of the veins destroys their valves - the vessels cease to cope with their functions.

Congestion intensifies, a patient experiences such manifestations of the disease as:

• edema;
• pain in the legs;
• trophic changes in the skin.

In the early stages, CVI is painless, so many people postpone a visit to a phlebologist. Treatment of chronic venous insufficiency at the initial stage brings quick and tangible results. It is recommended to consult a specialist at the first symptoms of pathology: varicose veins in the legs, periodic swelling of the lower extremities.

People with the following risk factors should pay particular attention to vascular health:

• age 40 and older;
• playing sports at a professional level;
• genetic predisposition (a family history of relatives with varicosis, thrombosis, other vascular diseases);
• overweight (obesity);
• diabetes mellitus of any type;
• taking hormonal drugs;
• women during pregnancy and lactation.

You can consult a phlebologist at the medical center “ON Clinic Kharkiv”.

How to treat venous insufficiency?

Treatment of venous insufficiency is aimed at maintaining blood vessels and relieving unpleasant symptoms. For this, the following is prescribed to a patient:

• phleboprotective drugs. They increase the elasticity of venous walls, protect them from micro-ruptures;
• drugs that thin the blood and facilitate its movement along the bloodstream;
• medicines with a mild diuretic effect to prevent edema.

If chronic venous insufficiency has led to the appearance of trophic ulcers, local therapy is necessary. Aseptic ointments are applied to the wounds, which accelerate the healing of tissues; elastic bandages are applied to the ulcerations. Also, for many vein diseases, phlebologists prescribe wearing compression stockings.

Vascular surgeon deals with the surgical treatment of chronic venous insufficiency. Usually, surgery involves the removal of the destroyed veins. This allows to distribute the load on the remaining vessels and arteries and normalize their work. Modern surgery uses minimally invasive treatment methods that reduce risks for patients and accelerate the rehabilitation period.

You can undergo examination and treatment by a competent phlebologist in Kharkiv at the medical center “ON Clinic Kharkiv”. To do this, make an appointment for a consultation using the contact numbers of the medical center.