Mr. Pan works as a porter. Recently, he found spider web-like or earthworm-like veins on his left calf, which was red, swollen and painful, so he went to the doctor. The cardiovascular surgeon at Taoyuan Hospital diagnosed him with varicose veins, which improved after surgery and hospitalization.

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[Reporter Chen Enhui/Taoyuan Report] A man surnamed Pan who is nearly 40 years old works as a porter on weekdays. He has the habit of smoking and drinking. During holidays, he almost sits on the sofa watching TV or playing video games. Spider web or earthworm-like veins, redness, swelling, soreness, or even severe pain, seek medical advice from the Department of Cardiovascular Surgery, Taoyuan Hospital, Ministry of Health and Welfare, and the doctor will diagnose varicose veins (also known as varicose veins). It is best to evaluate and remove the varicose veins The treatment has been improved after surgery and hospitalization; the doctor reminds that if there are symptoms of discomfort, it is necessary to receive diagnosis and treatment from a vascular surgeon as soon as possible, so as to effectively prevent and avoid fatal complications such as thrombosis.

Zhan Zhixiang, a cardiovascular surgeon at the Ministry of Tao, said that varicose veins are the damage of the valve function of the veins, which leads to blood retention and varicose blood vessels. It is a chronic and progressive vascular degenerative disease. For the veins in one part, the difference of blood vessels in different periods is quite obvious. At the beginning, the capillaries on the surface of the skin expand, and then become severe skin pigmentation, ulcers, etc. In fact, varicose veins not only affect the appearance of the legs, but also cause venous blood to fail Smooth reflux, causing complications.

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Zhan mentioned that not every patient with varicose veins needs to receive treatment. If the redness, swelling, and increased pain do not improve, they need to be diagnosed and treated by a physician in a cardiovascular surgery. Early detection and early treatment can prevent the situation from worsening.

Nurse Xie Yiqian said that most patients with varicose veins are related to their work style. In addition to the congenital factors of congenital vascular valve insufficiency, the high-risk groups also include pregnancy, obesity, smokers, elderly people, chronic cough, and frequent constipation. , Porters who often lift heavy objects, those with hypertrophy of the prostate gland, and teachers, chefs, medical staff, etc. who stand or sit for a long time.

Xie Yiqian also explained that there are several main principles to prevent varicose veins, including wearing elastic stockings that can make the venous blood flow back and doing exercise properly. Prolonged sitting and standing can prevent blood stasis in the lower limbs. At the same time, avoid smoking and alcohol, because alcohol will accelerate varicose veins and make the disease worse. In addition, pay attention to diet and weight control to reduce abdominal pressure and avoid increasing the burden on blood vessels.

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