Varicose veins in men

There is an opinion that varicose veins are considered a female disease.However, for several years, more than 55% of the total number of patients visit our clinic.The male sex does not care about the aesthetic aspect: he is not afraid of spider veins or severely swollen veins, which is why many patients still postpone seeing a doctor “until later”.

This can be explained by the fact that at first varicose veins manifest themselves weakly, and the stronger sex often leaves this disease to chance.Over time, the disease causes more discomfort: heaviness in the legs, pain, swelling of the veins, appearance of blood clots and ulcers.Concomitant venous diseases also appear, the treatment of which is surgical.

Treatment of varicose veins

Methods and timing of treatment of varicose veins in each patient depend on the degree of neglect, tests and health status.

At the initial stage

Hardware massage of the lower limbs— pressotherapy (also called intermittent pneumocompression or hardware lymphatic drainage for varicose veins).The cosmetologist uses the device to select the optimal regimen recommended individually for the patient at a certain stage of the disease and indications.The device applies wave-like pressure to the patient's legs (alternating high and low), which forces blood and lymph to actively flow through the affected tissues.The session lasts approximately 40 minutes.The procedure can be performed at any age, men and women.Immediately after the session, you can resume your daily activities.

Sclerotherapy.Treatment of varicose veins without surgery.A medicine is injected that glues the walls of the canal together.The procedure is painless.After the operation, it is obligatory to wear special textiles and walk for an hour.The procedure is performed without anesthesia.The injections do not leave scars.

Compression jersey (socks, tights and stockings).Individually selected.Anti-varicose vein underwear has a similar appearance to regular underwear, but there are no seams.The fabric is made of nylon, microfiber and lycra.The fabric is breathable and pleasant to the touch.More information and choice recommendations in the article - Compression stockings: how to choose, compression class, sizes.

In advanced stages

Laser coagulation.Insertion of the light guide into the affected vessel by a single puncture without incisions.The radiation occurs on the area damaged by the weld.Laser light heats the affected walls of blood vessels and varicose formations, thereby closing the varicose vessel.This procedure does not require hospitalization.Immediately afterwards, the patient can return home independently.

Miniphlebectomy.Varicose veins are removed by puncture.This technique is used to remove suprafascially located tributaries of any diameter.Local anesthesia is used.The essence of this method is to remove and remove varicose veins using special hooks from punctures separated by 1-2 mm from the skin.The veins are not ligated, the punctures do not require suturing and hemostasis is achieved by elastic compression.After several months, postoperative skin scars are practically invisible.

Compression clothing for varicose veins

At the beginning and after treatment, men are recommended to wear individually selected compression garments.Anti-varicose vein underwear has a similar appearance to regular underwear, but there are no seams.The fabric is made of nylon, microfiber and lycra.The fabric is breathable and pleasant to the touch.

Compression jersey for men is divided into:

• stockings for varicose veins of the thighs;
• tights if both legs are affected;
• knee-length socks if the disease is in the calves or just above the knee.

You should buy underwear at the first signs of illness.

Tips for wearing support stockings:

1. Put on your underwear carefully so as not to tear the product.
2. File your toenails and fingernails to avoid tearing your underwear.
3. Put it on in the morning, without waiting for swelling.
4. Remove compression garments before going to bed.
5. If it is difficult for an overweight patient to put on compression garments on their own, it is recommended to purchase a device for putting them on.
6. Wash clothes in lukewarm water with baby soap.To prevent water from getting on the silicone, tighten the upper part with thread and clean the elastic with a cotton pad dipped in alcohol.

Prevention

In order not to feel what varicose veins are, we recommend following simple rules:

• alternate work and rest;
• limit physical activity and standing work;
• exclude visiting saunas and baths;
• switch to a healthy lifestyle;
• promptly contact a phlebologist as soon as you notice the first symptoms of varicose veins;
• exercise therapy.