Vascular surgery is the field of medicine devoted to the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases of the blood vessels. Specialists in this field deal with various problems of the arteries and veins, as well as the microcirculatory bed and the lymphatic system. These systems support metabolism in the tissues and in every organ, and the vascular surgeon's tasks include restoring normal circulation and preventing possible negative consequences.
Features of the diseases vascular surgeons treat in Odesa
A vascular surgeon in Odesa is the person to see if you are dealing with arterial diseases covered by the general term "atherosclerosis." Atherosclerosis is a disease that arises from various factors (smoking, heredity, diabetes, and others) and shows up as the growth of "plaques," formations inside the vessel that gradually block the lumen of the artery. This disease is very dangerous and "insidious," because it begins with blood flow that leaves tissues short of oxygen during exertion (this shows up as pain when walking, quick muscle fatigue, and weakness), but then the process affects the vessels of the head, heart, and internal organs, leading to ischemic diseases. If you do not see a vascular surgeon in Odesa in time, you may face trophic ulcers and gangrene of the limbs, stroke, or myocardial infarction (a heart attack).
When is it time to make an appointment with a vascular surgeon?
The following symptoms may indicate that a person has a vein disease and should consult a specialist at Alt-Med center:
- "spider veins" on the skin of the legs or other areas of the body (reticular veins and telangiectasias);
- a feeling of heaviness in the legs that is especially noticeable toward evening and eases if you raise your legs;
- swelling of the lower limbs, unpleasant sensations such as pain or cramps in the legs (so-called signs of chronic venous insufficiency);
- sharp pain and rapid swelling in the legs over a few minutes or even a few hours (this may be one of the signs of venous thrombosis);
- lumps or pain along veins where IV drips or venous catheters were placed (signs of post-injection phlebitis);
- trophic ulcers resulting from untreated vascular diseases;
- enlarged veins on the legs, which may cause unpleasant pain (this can be hereditary, so if you do not have it but your parents have faced this problem, you should definitely have an examination for preventive purposes);
- if after Covid-19 you have developed enlarged veins or have started to experience unpleasant sensations in your lower limbs.
It is worth noting that you should make an appointment with a specialist not only when you have problems but also for preventive purposes. People at risk include those who are overweight, take hormonal drugs, eat poorly, or have unhealthy habits.
What tests may a vascular surgeon in Odesa order?
To establish a diagnosis and select the right treatment regimen, the doctor may order an ultrasound of the veins, a blood draw, a coagulogram, a lipid panel, a general urinalysis, angiography, and so on. If you already have results of any of the tests listed above (provided they were done recently), be sure to bring them to your consultation.
Why see a vascular surgeon at Alt-Med center in Odesa?
Our specialists establish a diagnosis and select a treatment regimen (surgery is most often prescribed). The vascular surgeon at our center takes a responsible approach to the work and can help with problems such as hemangioma, impaired vascular trophism, obliterating atherosclerosis, diabetic foot syndrome, and others.
To make an appointment with a vascular surgeon in the Selyshche Kotovskoho neighborhood, call the number listed. Our administrators will be glad to answer all your questions, give you information on appointment prices, and find a convenient time for your visit.
To make an appointment at Alt-Med, call in Odesa:
(067) 946-16-16
(048) 703-70-99
(067) 921-47-96
(050) 567-04-59
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