Varicose Veins
Infection

Yes varicose veins and cellulitis can be seen together. Many of our patient complains of theredness, tenderness which indicate the local infection.

What isthe reason behind it?

The thing is when deoxygenated blood accumulatein varicose veins, the pressure in veins increases and osmotic pressuredifference between vein wall and the surroundings allows the plasma to move outof the vein.When this happens lymphatic fluid also likely to sneak in surrounding tissue.

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And due tothis lymphatic fluid and plasma with some RBCs in surrounding tissue it is soeasy for parasites to invade and infection take place.

What arethe symptoms of varicose veins with infection?

Well therewill be the typical symptoms to local infection like:

Redness

Tenderness

Increasetemperature of that particular area of infection

Visible varicose vein may or may not be present that varies person to person

Is  the patient with V.V and infection presentswith fever? NO

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