What are the precautions after early varicose vein surgery for lower limbs?

I believe everyone is familiar with varicose veins in the lower limbs, and many friends are very prone to varicose veins. Varicose veins are very harmful to us and will seriously affect the patient's work. Therefore, many people will choose surgical treatment, and many things need special attention after surgical treatment. So, what are the precautions after early varicose vein surgery for lower limbs?

1. After 2 days of applying pressure with elastic bandage, remove the part above the knee joint. The bandage and incision dressing below the knee joint will be removed after another week. It is recommended to wear medical elastic stockings every day for 3-6 months after removing the bandage, and take them off at night when resting.

2. The affected limb may have mild swelling after the operation, which is normal and usually subsides in 2 to 8 weeks. If the swelling is severe, elevate the affected limb while sleeping to promote venous return.

3. Avoid scrubbing the affected limb with a towel within one week after the bandage is removed. Please dry it with a clean towel after taking a shower. Avoid strenuous exercise within 1-2 months after surgery, depending on your recovery.

4. After the bandage is removed, some patients may have flaky bruises on their skin. These are caused by bleeding during surgery that is reflected on the skin surface and will be absorbed in about 1 to 6 weeks. Some patients develop small blisters on their skin, which heal after a few days.

5. After the operation, the tortuous veins on the affected leg become hard, nodules appear under the skin, and cords can be felt under the skin. These are early changes after the operation, which will gradually soften and disappear after 3-6 months.

6. Some patients may experience numbness in the calves or dorsum of the feet after surgery. This is because the cutaneous nerves pass under the skin and run along with the veins. It is inevitable that some nerves will be lost when making incisions and treating varicose veins. Most patients can gradually recover in about 3-6 months. It does not affect movement and other limb functions in the long term.

7. After 3-6 months, you don’t need to wear medical compression stockings for daily activities, but when you need to stand for a long time, it is recommended to wear medical compression stockings to protect the affected limbs and prevent recurrence of varicose veins.

Through the above introduction, I believe everyone has a detailed understanding of the precautions after surgery for early varicose veins of the lower limbs. Do not get out of bed and move around casually within one week after the operation, otherwise the harm will be very great. Generally, the patient will be able to walk normally 3 months after the operation.