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VARICOSE VEINS -

  • abnormally dilated veins most commonly occur in the lower extremities or the lower trunk.
  • it can also occur to any part of the body like esophageal varices and hemorrhoidal veins
PREDISPOSING FACTOR:
  • long standing distension due to back pressure on the veins, on pregnancy, obecity, prolonged standing
  • hereditary weakness of the veins
  • occupation factor which require long standing like barbers, nurses, beauticians ,elevator assistant

POSSIBLE COMPLICATION:
  • edema of the legs
  • trauma and infection

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS:
  • disfigurement of the legs
  • easy fatigue of the part affected area
  • feeling of heavyness
  • painful cramps of the legs at night
  • pain during menstrual period
  • darkened tortuous swollen veins

PREVENTION:
  • avoid wearing tight garters, constricting girdle that obstruct venous flow
  • avoid cross legs
  • avoid sitting and standing for a long period


NURSING CARE AFTER THE STRIPPING PROCEDURE:
  • encourage to walk
  • carried out prescribed analgesic for pain observed for any signs of hemorrhage at affected site
  • circulation is observed that dressing must not too constricting

1 Comment:

  1. iceah said...
    that's why c: thanx for the info again c:

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