Serious consequences of varicose veins

In daily life, varicose veins are a common disease, but many people don’t know much about varicose veins. Some people even think that it is not a disease but a normal phenomenon, and varicose veins will not kill people, so they don’t take this disease seriously at all. In fact, this awareness is wrong. Severe varicose veins may cause amputation. Many people miss the best time for treatment due to carelessness.

Among the many patients with varicose veins, there are still quite a few people who have realized the harm and impact of varicose veins on the human body, and they pay special attention to the condition in daily life, understand the maintenance methods, and actively cooperate with the treatment. Especially some mild patients, in order to prevent the disease from further developing, have also taken targeted protective and treatment measures. Because they have a deeper understanding of varicose veins and understand the impact and consequences it has on the body.

Now, let me share with you what harm varicose veins can cause to the body.

Hazard 1: Edema combined with eczema

Due to venous reflux, edema of the affected limb may occur, which is often mild in the morning and severe in the evening. When edema worsens, it can cause eczema.

Harm 2: Ulcers and leg rot

The skin of the affected limb becomes itchy, and erosions and ulcers appear. Due to insufficient blood supply to the tissue, the ulcerated tissue becomes thinner, the skin becomes black and hard, and eventually necrotizes.

Hazard 3: Venous damage

The venous wall is weak and the venous pressure is high. Long-term insufficient blood supply will cause atrophy of muscle and fat tissue, making varicose tissue protrude under the skin, which can easily cause ulcers and damage the venous wall.

Hazard 4: Venous thrombosis

Varicose superficial veins are prone to blood clots, causing pain and affecting walking. If not treated in time, they will spread upward or to the deep veins, causing deep vein thrombosis, increasing the risk of pulmonary embolism, and endangering life.

Hazard 5: Amputation

If varicose veins develop into ulcers and cause leg ulcers, and if they develop into other diseases, severe cases may eventually lead to amputation.

Hazard 6, Appearance

The skin in the area where varicose veins pass is malnourished for a long time and is very fragile. Once varicose veins rupture, it can easily cause heavy bleeding.