The whole Covid-19 pandemic situation has changed the way we live. It has altered everything around us and we have no clue about how soon shall things begin to get back to normal.
Although a large number of studies have already pointed out the adverse effects on the mental well-being of Covid-19 patients, there are also other side-effects on the overall health of the patients and their family members.
Does being in quarantine affect my vascular health?
When you are in quarantine or isolation due to the coronavirus infection, you are bound to be in a restricted area and that leads to limited physical activity. In this situation, we tend to move a lot less than what we normally do on a daily basis.
The lack of physical activity hampers our blood flow. Due to inactivity for a long period of time, our muscles do not work properly as a result of which the deoxygenated blood from our legs and feet is not able to move back to the heart.
This undesired pooling of blood causes extreme swelling and pain in the legs. These are the early symptoms of varicose veins that you must keep an eye on and identify at an early stage.
Patients also complain of heaviness in the legs which usually gets better if they lie down and raise their legs above the level of their heart. Other common symptoms of varicose veins include a throbbing sensation in the legs, skin discoloration, and the appearance of difficult to heal open sores.
As a majority of people develop swelling in one leg at a time, it is relatively easy to identify varicose veins at the starting phase itself. Early diagnosis is important as varicose veins if ignored can get worse during the quarantine period.
Ignorance can lead to visibly enlarged varicose veins bulging out from the skin surface that are also hard to touch. Further delay to appropriate medical care can cause blood clots, chronic venous insufficiency, and even deep vein thrombosis.
When in quarantine, what can I do to prevent varicose veins?
If you are in quarantine and are fairly less active than before, it is important for you to do some basic stretching exercises at home to get the blood flowing. Even simple leg exercises like toe raises can make a huge difference and improve your blood circulation.
If you have a desk job or a sedentary lifestyle where you do not move around much, ensure to put alarms on your phone which can act as reminders for you to get up and move around for a while.
You must make conscious efforts to take the staircase multiple times a day and do household chores to make up for the loss of physical activity. It is a great idea to exercise your thigh muscles as well.
How to get treatment for varicose veins?
If you notice any early signs of venous disease, it is best to consult a vascular expert for guidance about diagnosis and treatment. These days, minimally invasive laser treatment options are available that ensure the painless removal of varicose veins in a single sitting.
Avis Vascular Centre specializes in the endovenous laser ablation treatment of varicose veins. We have an experienced team of interventional radiologists who have performed 13000+ procedures with a success rate of 95%.
We ensure a painless treatment that is performed as a daycare procedure without general anaesthesia. Patients can go back home on the same day and resume office from the next day itself. It is a safe procedure that does not have any major side-effects.
Your vascular health is important to your overall well-being. You must not neglect or delay treatment for varicose veins due to the coronavirus pandemic. Lack of treatment of venous disease can cause other health complications which can get difficult to treat and cure.
Get the best-in-class treatment for varicose veins at Avis Vascular Centre. We offer a single package treatment cost and free colour doppler scan for all deserving patients. Book your appointment for a consultation today!
