What is a collapsed vein? What are the causes, symptoms and treatment?I would like to know what a collapsed vein is, what are the causes, the main symptoms and the treatment\s.
Answer by zini
A collapsed vein is pretty much what is says on the tin. It is a vein (a vessel which carries blood) which has lost the tension in it's walls and has collapsed- (or if you imagine veins as tunnels- a cave in). In itself it is not harmful at all as there are always other veins to pick up the slack from the collapsed vein.
It is usually caused by trauma- most commonly repeated injections. So is common in long stay hospital patients who are getting several cannulas put in their veins over weeks and weeks. It is typically little old ladies with very thin and weak veins who are most susceptable to having them collapse though it can occur in anyone that gets needles in them frequent enough!
Another cause is peripheral vascular disease. This would be varicose veins in the leg- where there are valve defects within the veins, the reduced blood flow and increased pressure in the veins will cause them to distend and may make them collapse. Varicose veins are typically unsightly and itchy.
There are usually no symptoms of a collapsed vein but it depends where it is and how big it is. - there might be a bit of pain, or a bruise around the site of the problem and a bit of itching.
They usually dont need any treatment other than avoiding sticking needles in them for a few weeks after the collapse. Veins naturally heal themselves. For vascular disease the best venous treatments involve compression stockings, leg elevation and fluid management. There are a few surgeries for venous disease such as placing stents but this would only be in very severe disease and is quite uncommon for veins to get very bad.
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