Not clearly defined term for a varicose vein disease that is intensified or appears de novo under the conditions of pregnancy. Multiparity seems to intensify the development of varicose veins.
Not clearly defined term for a varicose vein disease that is intensified or appears de novo under the conditions of pregnancy. Multiparity seems to intensify the development of varicose veins.
Basically, one can divide pregnancy varicosis into:
Venous hypertension due to the increased intrapelvic pressure that leads to dilatation and insufficiency of the venous valves. Genetic disposition and vasoactive hormonal influences may also play a role.
There is no pathognomically specific symptoms. Complaints are dys- and paraesthesias as well as feelings of heaviness in the legs; furthermore venous oedema and recognizable varicose veins, especially in the area of the truncal veins.
It is important to recognise and, if necessary, treat deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in good time.
Compression therapy using two-pull compression stockings or compression tights.
Sclerotherapy or operations are only useful after pregnancy.