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Treatment of varicose veins with bio-glue is currently considered a "golden" step to treat varicose veins of the lower extremities. This technique ensures minimally invasive, safe and does not require anesthesia, which has been rated as the ideal solution for the past 10 years.1. Varicose veins of the lower extremities
Venous insufficiency of the lower extremities is one of the common chronic diseases with slow progression, but it is a cause of significant disability and affects quality of life.1.1 Causes of varicose veins of the lower extremities The causes of varicose veins of the lower extremities are varied and some of the following are common effects:
Due to age: the disease may increase the incidence in the elderly due to the degenerative process. Due to living posture: operating in a sitting or standing position for too long, being sedentary or having to carry heavy objects often... will increase pressure on the leg veins, thereby causing injuries here , leading to varicose veins of the lower extremities. Some other risk factors such as diet low in fiber and vitamins, humid working environment, overweight - obesity ... 1.2 Is varicose veins in the lower extremities dangerous? The answer is yes.
In theory, varicose veins of the lower extremities are not life-threatening, mainly just causing pain and discomfort for the patient and hindering the process of living.
However, over time, here will form blood clots and cause blood vessel embolism, leading to dangerous complications such as leg gangrene, disability...
Along with that, blood clots This can move with the blood stream to other locations and cause embolism, the most dangerous is pulmonary embolism, leading to respiratory failure and death.
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2. How does bioadhesive work in the treatment of varicose veins?
VenaSeal bio-adhesive is a medical glue used to treat varicose veins. This glue works by penetrating and sealing the abnormal vein area. Once sealed, this vein area will gradually harden, eventually being completely absorbed by the body.At that time, blood will be repositioned and circulated in another healthy vein area, so that all symptoms of venous insufficiency will disappear.
3. Steps to perform the VenaSeal bio-glue technique to treat varicose veins
When performing varicose veins treatment with bio-glue, doctors will start with an ultrasound to identify affected veins in the lower extremities.Next, the doctor will numb with local anesthetic in the skin above the abnormal vein, along with which, a small and thin catheter will be inserted. With specialized tools, VenaSeal bio glue will be injected into the target vein.
After the procedure is complete, the patient can stand up and walk normally. However, on the first day, it is necessary to avoid intense activities such as sports activities, carrying heavy objects...
4. Outstanding advantages when treating varicose veins with bio-glue
The technique of using bio-glue to treat varicose veins is highly appreciated by doctors. This is a very safe and effective method. The treatment with bio-glue is up to 95% effective, completely painless and the recurrence rate is much lower than other treatments for varicose veins such as endovascular laser or using high-frequency RFA waves.The outstanding advantage of the bio-adhesive solution is that the patient feels completely comfortable during the treatment because the area is numbed below the knee. Not only that, the bio-glue only affects the area of the veins that are dilated, the surrounding muscle tissue and nerves are completely undamaged.
The treatment of varicose veins with biological glue also brings a very high speed of recovery. According to reports, the patient can completely walk and resume normal activities immediately after this procedure. Not only that, after only one day, the patient can play sports normally without any pain reliever, anti-inflammatory or antibiotic.
5. Some tips to prevent recurrence of varicose veins
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Sit with correct posture Limit sitting cross-legged posture because this will put pressure on the thighs and pelvis, thereby hindering blood circulation. In addition, you should not sit for too long in one place.
Exercise regularly Moderate and regular exercise is always beneficial for health. To prevent venous insufficiency in the lower extremities again, you should do sports that involve the legs such as walking, cycling, swimming...
Raise your legs while resting Put a pillow under the people It will support the prevention of varicose veins, promote blood circulation easily and not block blood vessels during sleep.
Control your weight This is the main cause of varicose veins of the lower extremities today. Therefore, you should have a scientific, reasonable and healthy diet to improve weight.
The most serious complication of varicose veins of the lower extremities is the formation of thrombus in the lumen of the vessel, causing occlusion, the development of pigmented plaques on the skin and necrotic ulcers in the skin. To help customers effectively screen for this disease, Vinmec International Hospital offers a package of lower extremity venous insufficiency tests to help determine the causes, complications and grade of venous insufficiency.
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