Varicose veins is a progressive disease which if not treated on time and progress to advance stage where symptoms of disease will be more severe. In this presentation we have discussed how Jobs of different kind can be a risk factor for development of Varicose veins and what are the treatment option and management. For any query contact or search Dr Abhinav Kesarwani on Google.
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Job Related Risks of Varicose Veins.pdf
1. Job-Related
Risks
Of Varicose Veins
Dr. Abhinav Kesarwani
Varicose Veins Specialist
MS in General Surgery
10+ years of experience
10 Ways Jobs Cause Varicose
Veins
(And What You Can Do)
2. We Will Explore:
Varicose Veins and Its Dangers
10 Ways Jobs Cause Varicose Veins
Complications of Varicose Veins
Reducing the Impact of Job-Related Varicose Veins
Audience’s Questions Regarding Varicose Veins (LIVE)
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3. *Source: Prevalence and risk factors of varicose veins, skin trophic changes, and venous symptoms among northern Indian population (2016)
47% of women and 28% of men in India have varicose veins.*
But what exactly are varicose
veins?
6. #1 Prolonged
Sitting
∙ Issue: Desk jobs often involve long periods of sitting without much movement.
∙ Impact: Continuous sitting can lead to poor blood circulation, especially in the legs,
making it harder for veins to pump blood back to the heart.
7. #2 Reduced Muscle
Contractions
∙ Issue: Sitting for extended periods reduces the frequency of muscle contractions
in the legs.
∙ Impact: Muscle contractions play a crucial role in helping blood flow through veins.
Reduced movement contributes to the pooling of blood in the lower extremities.
8. #3 Increased Pressure on
Veins
∙ Issue: Bending the legs at the knees for sitting can increase the pressure on the
veins.
∙ Impact: Elevated pressure can hinder the normal functioning of veins, potentially
leading to their dilation and the development of varicose veins.
9. #4 Lack of Leg
Elevation
∙ Issue: Most desk jobs involve sitting in a chair and don’t encourage employees to
stretch or wind down.
∙ Impact: The absence of leg elevation makes it challenging for blood to flow against
gravity, contributing to the strain on the veins.
10. #5 Sedentary
Lifestyle
∙ Issue: Desk jobs are often associated with a sedentary lifestyle.
∙ Impact: Lack of physical activity can lead to weight gain and overall poor
cardiovascular health, further increasing the risk of varicose veins.
11. #6 Constrictive
Clothing
∙ Issue: Office attire is sometimes too tight at the waist and parts of the leg, which
can restrict blood flow.
∙ Impact: Constriction impedes the natural circulation of blood, potentially
contributing to the development of varicose veins.
12. #7 Poor
Ergonomics
∙ Issue: Improper desk and chair setup can lead to poor posture.
∙ Impact: Poor posture affects blood flow and can increase pressure on veins,
potentially exacerbating varicose vein risks.
13. #8 High Stress
Levels
∙ Issue: Desk jobs often come with high levels of stress.
∙ Impact: Chronic stress has a direct impact on blood pressure. The narrowing of
blood vessels can exacerbate varicose veins symptoms.
14. #9
Dehydration
∙ Issue: Individuals may forget to stay adequately hydrated during desk work.
∙ Impact: Dehydration makes the blood thicker, making it harder for veins to
circulate blood.
15. #10 Genetic
Factors
∙ Issue: Predisposition to varicose veins is often hereditary.
∙ Impact: Genetic predisposition to varicose veins can increase the speed of venous
damage at work.
16. Irritation in
the legs
(itching,
burning, pain)
Swelling
Darkening of
the legs due
to pooled
blood
Painful, non-
healing ulcers
Blood clots
(Deep Vein
Thrombosis)
Symptoms and Complications of Varicose
Veins
Increasing
Severity
17. Reducing the Impact of Job-Related Varicose
Veins
Losing weight will put less pressure on the your legs and its veins.
Regular movement throughout the day improves blood circulation.
It’s important to take a short walk at least every other hour.
Elevating legs when possible is another way to circulate the blood in
the legs quickly.
18. Why Get Treatment for Varicose
Veins?
∙ Varicose veins is a progressive disease.
∙ Losing weight and improving blood circulation
will only provide temporary relief from symptoms.
∙ For long-term relief, most doctors recommend
non-surgical treatments like EVLA.