Everyone who reaches a certain age, regardless of whether they are men or women, faces the problem of varicose veins. This problem, which is not only age-related but can be seen in adolescence and sometimes even childhood, occurs due to different factors. Cardiovascular Surgery Specialist Prof. Dr. Semih Barlas, while commenting on Turkey’s varicose vein report card, says: “Varicose veins are the general definition given to the problem that manifests itself with many symptoms for a long time. The veins located in the upper layers between the tissues in our legs (superficial) or located lower down, close to the bones (deep) This vascular disease may be caused by venous hypertension, which develops due to the leakage of the internal valves. Sometimes, when it starts to show no symptoms, it can be caused by thin capillaries in the skin. “They can be seen in a wide range of conditions, from varicose veins to wounds that last for months.”
Stating that in 19 different studies, the frequency of the disease could increase from 46 percent to a very high rate of 84 percent. Dr. Barlas said: “Advanced age, gender, presence of this problem in the family, tissue looseness such as hernias or sole flattening, work that requires sitting or standing for long periods of time, lifestyle, obesity, excessive and rapid weight gain or loss, leg traumas, leg veins. Previous clots, some hereditary vascular diseases, high estrogen hormone levels, pregnancy, increased number of births are among the causes of varicose veins. 9 percent of patients do not show any symptoms and are diagnosed incidentally. In the later stages of the disease, swelling, skin color changes and wounds may occur in the ankles.
“The incidence rate in women can reach 71 percent.”
“Varicose veins are more common in western countries, North America and Europe than in Africa. Depending on gender
When examined according to chronic venous disease, pregnancy, menopause, hormonal
It is more common in men than in men due to factors such as drug use. Varicose veins can be seen not only in the elderly but at all ages. According to one study, 25 percent of those affected by the disease are individuals under the age of 50. On the other hand, the incidence increases with age.”
“The disease can occur at any age in a person whose parents do not have varicose veins.”
The probability is seen as 20%, and if the mother or father has it, it is 25-62%. in question here
If it is a girl, the rate is 60%, and if it is a boy, it is 25%. Both mother
and if the father has chronic venous disease, the child to be born will be either a boy or a girl.
Regardless, the incidence of the disease reaches 90%. However, varicose veins are now a health problem that can be treated in all seasons with developing technologies. We can eliminate the disease quickly and without disturbing the comfort of the person with Superficial Foam Sclerotherapy (VFS) and Superficial Laser (VL) treatments used for the treatment of thin capillaries in the legs.
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