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Varicose Veins : Complications

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Complications List

Complications could include:
  • Stasis Ulcer
  • vascular rupture

Complications Overview Articles

Varicose veins
Phlebitis (chronic inflammation of the vein) Formation of leg ulcersRupture of a varicose vein.
Source:ADAM
Date:August 8, 2008
Varicose Veins
Untreated varicose veins become increasingly large and more obvious with time. Surgical stripping of varicose veins is successful for most patients.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Varicose Veins
Untreated varicose veins become increasingly large and more obvious with time. Surgical stripping of varicose veins is successful for most people.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health

Specific Complications Articles

Thrombophlebitis
Thrombophlebitis is swelling(inflammation) of a vein caused by a blood clot.The following increase your chances for thrombophlebitis:.Being hospitalized for a major surgery or with a major illness Disorders that make you more likely to develop blo...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 4, 2008
Thrombophlebitis
Thrombophlebitis is the inflammation of a vein with blood clot formation inside the vein at the site of inflammation. Thrombophlebitis is also known as phlebitis, phlebothrombosis, and venous thrombosis.There are two parts to thrombophlebitis, inf...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Stasis dermatitis and ulcers
Stasis dermatitis is a skin condition due to the buildup of fluid(swelling) under the skin.The extra fluid that builds up in the body makes it hard for the blood to feed cells and get rid of waste products. The tissue becomes poorly nourished and ...
Source:ADAM
Date:October 11, 2008
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