Diagnosis of varicose veins

Varicose veins - a complex chronic disease caused by varicose veins. For the diagnosis and treatment of varicose veins you should contact your doctor to profile - phlebologist. If you notice at the initial symptoms of varicose veins (described in a previous article), will soon refer to a specialist in diseases of veins. But, unfortunately, often in patients with varicose veins this is not possible, on this they are engaged in self. Still, we recommend professional treatment of varicose veins! Before starting the treatment of varicose veins, you must be diagnosed to determine the extent and complexity of the disease.

The result of the treatment of varicose veins, of course, depends on the severity of the disease. The earlier varicose veins discovered the easier and cheaper undergoing treatment. Diagnosis of varicose veins in the early stages reduces the risk of complications to zero.

In order to self-diagnose varicose veins, you need to check for these symptoms:

- Heaviness and pain in the legs at the end of the day;

- Swelling of the legs in the evening;

- Pain and fatigue in the legs after walking;

- The appearance of vascular "stars" on the lower extremities;

- Distension of muscles in the calves after prolonged standing on his feet;

- "Vatnost 'feet at the end of the working day.

If self-diagnose, you found the above listed symptoms, immediately consult a specialist. After examination, the doctor will order further investigation and make recommendations to alleviate the symptoms of varicose veins.

The next step in the diagnosis of varicose veins is usually ultrasound dipplerografiya. If necessary, your doctor may prescribe other methods.