Today we are with Franco, an adolescent patient who traveled from Arequipa and was diagnosed with varicose veins. After conducting a venous Doppler ultrasound evaluation, the chosen treatment for his case was vein ablation to eliminate the varicose veins. The patient expressed satisfaction and happiness with the results of this minimally invasive medical procedure and with the care provided by […]
No. Varicose veins are not a condition exclusive to women. While it’s true that women are more frequently affected by this venous disease, this is mainly due to factors such as genetics, hormonal changes, and pregnancy, which contribute to vein dilation and weakening of the vein walls. However, men are not risk-free. Venous insufficiency is a condition that can affect […]
Today we are seeing a patient who came to us with a complication known as thrombophlebitis. The patient had varicose vein bulges that she did not treat in time, and as a result, they have become thrombosed. Her legs appear hardened, with pain upon palpation, and she reports that while she was sleeping, the varicose veins began to cause intense […]
Varicose veins are a common condition that often appears in the lower limbs, particularly in the legs. They are frequently caused by modern sedentary lifestyles, jobs that require long hours of standing, or genetic factors. In varicose veins, the valve system that prevents blood from flowing backward becomes damaged, making it difficult for blood to return to the heart. This […]