WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for November, 1997: Re: varicose veins

Re: varicose veins

From: R.Daniel (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 11 Nov 1997 20:04:30 -0600 (CST)

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At Tue, 11 Nov 1997, Becky wrote: >
>I have been experiencing a "squeezing" sensation of pressure in certain
>areas of my legs recently, especially right below and behind the knees.
>It feels vascular in origin. I have had two blood clots, one in each
>lower leg this past summer following liposuction of the thighs. Two
>months ago I underwent abdominal surgery (hysterectomy, Burch, and a&p
>repairs). I have recently noticed the beginnings of spider and vericose
>veins. I'm 34 y/o.
>
>Question: What is the primary cause of vericose veins? What can a person
>who has just begun to notice them do to prevent them .... or at least
>slow their seeming inevitability? Can undergoing abdominal surgery bring
>them on earlier?
>
>Thanks in advance,
>
>--
>Becky
>

I would recommend that you see a vascular surgeon who specialises in venous disorders. He/she will be able to help you much more than I. Varicose veins are weaknesses in the wall of the veins. This causes a ballooning out of the side of the vein. They can be caused by excessive pressure inside the vein. The excessive pressure can come from many sources. Prolonged standing, and pregnancy are two of the most common causes. They can lead to clotting and then if they break loose they can go to the lungs and be what is known as pulmonary embolism. This can be very serious and even fatal. So see a varicose vein specialist and work on preventing these kinds of problems.

-- R.Daniel Braun, MD

"Heisenberg might have slept here" Unknown or Indecisve

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