We can classify varicose veins in two different ways as “cosmetic and disease”. Cosmetic varices do not physically disturb the individual. Cosmetic varicose veins are more common in women than in men.
Symptomatic varicose disease, on the other hand, physically prevents the individual from getting efficiency from daily life. It is necessary to consider the thickness of the varicose and the area where it spreads. Varicose disease; It is possible to rank them as mild, moderate, advanced, very advanced.
After the stages where you refuse treatment, your varicose disease progresses. In the last stage, it will appear as thick varicose veins and cause you discomfort. Advanced appearances can frighten the individual quite a lot.
Cracking occurs in the veins, wounds are formed. We call this type of wound “variceal ulcer”. It is possible to treat varicose ulcers with oxygen technique.
Variation Degrees
- Large varicose veins: Their diameter usually varies between 5-14 mm. In addition, these varicose structures can be seen clearly on the skin.
- Medium-sized (Reticular) varicose veins: Medium-sized varicose veins are pathological varicose veins that protrude slightly above the skin, can be dark green in color, and vary in diameter between 2-5 mm.
- Capillary varicose veins: They are pathological venous structures such as thin hairs that are medically described as telangiectatic structures. They are capillary varicose veins in the form of spider webs, which can be 1-2 mm in diameter.
