Non-modifiable: Modifiable:

• Age (30-50) congenital weakness of the

veins
• Gender (mostly female) thrombophrlebitis
pregnancy
obesity Maintain healthy
weight
heart disease

Increase pressure in the leg vein

Section of superficial vein wall becomes weak

Vein ligation
sclerotherap
y
The excessive hydrostatic of the blood due to the influence of gravity causes the
vein wall to stretch or dilate

Duplex
scan
Reflux of blood weight of blood some blood
may be
Into the section damages the valves diverted to
other vein
Of veins distal below (blood
flowing from
To the blood the deep
vein into the
Occurs superficial
veins)

Doppler
Trendelenburg UTZ
test
The blood distends back flow of blood increased
interstitial
The vein walls into the section distal fluid
interferes with
To the starting point atrial flow
and
nutrient supply

Irregularity in shape,
purpurra back pressure of the
blood in the veins fatigue, aging, slow
leads to progressive
Wear hearing
antiembolic
stockings increase in venous
pressure
Adequate
rest
Avoid
standing
formation of edema in
the feet

Elevate legs
above
Heart level