Prevalence and risk factors of varicose veins, skin trophic changes, and venous symptoms among northern Indian population

Agarwal, Vipul; Agarwal, S. C.; Singh, Abhishek; Nathwani, Parth; Goyal, Pooja; Goel, Shewtank

doi:10.18203/2320-6012.ijrms20161248

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“…(9,15,20) A showing that family history is a risk factor for varicose veins. (9,24,25) Regarding the anthropometric measurements, weight was significantly associated with the occurrence of varicosities, but there was no significant association between any BMI subgroups and the occurrence of varicose veins (p = 0.185). In concordance with our results, multiple studies found that obesity and weight gain are risk factors for varicose veins.…”

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Varicose Veins: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors among Women of Childbearing Age Attending a Primary Health Care Unit in Cairo, Egypt

Aly

Wahdan²,

Ahmed³

et al. 2020

The Egyptian Family Medicine Journal

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Background: Varicose veins are very common and affect individuals of all ages; however, unfortunately, their aetiology is partially understood. There is a scarcity of studies in Egypt investigating their prevalence and associated risk factors, especially among women of childbearing age. Objectives: This study was conducted to measure the prevalence and identify the risk factors associated with varicose veins among women of childbearing age (15-55 years old) attending primary healthcare center in Cairo. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 231 women attending El-Nahda center in the El-Salam medical area in Cairo, selected by systematic random sampling technique. Data were collected using an interview questionnaire and clinical examination. Results: the study shows that among 231 women of childbearing age (15-55 years old) attending primary healthcare center in Cairo, (51.1%) had varicose veins, and the most significant associated risk factors were age (35.84±9.14 years), weight (78.13±13.62 kg), duration of standing during a working day (7.72±2.54 days), hypertension (72%), lack of physical activity (56.9%), and family history of varicosities (45.5%). Conclusion: There was a high prevalence of leg varicose veins among the participants, and the risk of varicose veins increases with increasing age, prolonged standing, hypertension, having family history of varicosities and the absence of regular physical exercise. Recommendations: Health education programs should aim at controlling preventable risk factors for varicose veins, and screening for women with a family history of varicose veins should be strengthened.

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confidence: 93%

“…(9,22,23) On the other hand, overweight was not found to be a significant risk factor, while elevated BMI was identified as a risk factor for varicosity in other studies. (24,25) Our factors. (16,24) Regarding veins.…”

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Varicose Veins: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors among Women of Childbearing Age Attending a Primary Health Care Unit in Cairo, Egypt

Aly

Wahdan²,

Ahmed³

et al. 2020

The Egyptian Family Medicine Journal

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“…Agarwal in his study reported an incidence of 52% of skin changes among the cases in his study which is on par with the present study. 10 Right limb was involved in 60%, left in 25% and bilateral involvement in 15% of cases in the study. Many studies reported an increased involvement of left limb which is contrary in our present study.…”

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A clinical study on varicose veins of lower limb, surgical management and functional outcome at a tertiary care hospital of South India

rao

Pushpalatha

2020

Int Surg J

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Background: Varicose veins defined as dilated, tortuous, subcutaneous veins ≥3 mm in diameter, measured in the upright position with demonstrable reflux. Though the history of varicose veins dates prehistorically, the advances in diagnosis and new management modalities gained attention recently. The aim of the present study was to study the clinical profile, risk factors and their association, different types of surgical procedures employed and complications associated with varicose veins.Methods: A one year observational after ethical committee approval was conducted by department of general surgery at ACSR Medical College. Cases fulfilling the inclusion criteria were clinically examined and duplex ultrasound colour Doppler was performed for diagnosing the varicose veins and findings of site of incompetence was noted. All the cases were operated and followed up for six months period. The results were tabulated and analyzed in Microsoft Excel for any corrections.Results: Eighty cases with 66.25% males and 33.75% females with mean age of 40.24 years and majority (40%) were in 41 to 50 years group. 60% of cases had varices in right limb and long saphenous vein was involved in 52.5% of cases.85% had dilated veins, perforator incompetence was noted below the knee in 30% of cases. 41.25% of cases saphenofemoral flush ligation with stripping of long saphenous vein. Wound infection was the common postoperative complication.Conclusions: Operative line of management should be the first line of treatment even though conservative management relieves the symptoms but always requires a definitive management.

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“…The prevalence of lower limb varices is more in Northern Indian population. [2] However, the presence of intraosseous incompetent perforator is a very rare entity. The diagnosis of this rare disease is very important for appropriate management of such cases.…”

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Pretibial varicose veins with anomalous intraosseous venous drainage: A rare disease entity

Singh¹,

Kaur²,

Garg³

2019

AUJMSR

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We present a case of pretibial varicose veins with intraosseous perforating vein incompetence, which manifested as swelling and tenderness over the shaft of tibia. It was misdiagnosed by referring clinicians as a case of subacute osteomyelitis based on clinical findings and X-ray film. Further investigations were done which included magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography scan, and color Doppler.

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Prevalence and risk factors of varicose veins, skin trophic changes, and venous symptoms among northern Indian population

Cited by 16 publications

References 13 publications

Varicose Veins: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors among Women of Childbearing Age Attending a Primary Health Care Unit in Cairo, Egypt

Varicose Veins: Prevalence and Associated Risk Factors among Women of Childbearing Age Attending a Primary Health Care Unit in Cairo, Egypt

A clinical study on varicose veins of lower limb, surgical management and functional outcome at a tertiary care hospital of South India

Pretibial varicose veins with anomalous intraosseous venous drainage: A rare disease entity

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