How do ultrasound of the veins of the lower extremities

In modern medicine, one of the best diagnostic methods for diseases of the vessels of the legs is the ultrasound of the veins of the lower extremities. This procedure is prescribed if the patient complains of pain in the lower limbs, heaviness, swelling, convulsions. It is also recommended to make ultrasound of the lower limbs when changing the appearance of veins, enlarging them.

The value of ultrasound of the veins of the lower extremities:

1. This procedure is necessary for the diagnosis.
2. With the help of such a study, complications can be identified, and at an early stage, which can not be done during routine examination.
3. The necessary ultrasound of the veins of the lower limbs is also for the selection of the optimal medicines.
4. In addition, ultrasound helps to monitor the effectiveness of treatment.
5. With the help of this procedure, you can identify thrombi, change the structure of veins, assess the state of the circulation.

Features of ultrasound of the veins of the lower extremities

This procedure is preferable for patients who suffer from various leg diseases. If we compare it with rheovasography, ultrasound is more informative, since it allows us to identify the causes of the disorder already at the time of the study. In comparison with the antigraphy, the price is at the forefront. Ultrasound has been and remains available to patients of different ages and different social groups. In addition, this procedure is absolutely harmless, it can be conducted several times, it does not require additional training.

Ultrasound functions:

- a study of the state of the blood flow, and an additional advantage is the fact that studies can be carried out in both the vertical and horizontal position;
- with its help, venous insufficiency of the lower limbs, insufficiency of the veins valves is detected;
- detection of narrowing and, as a consequence, pathology of blood vessels;
- the establishment of the number of blood clots and their location;
- the definition of such neglected disorders, which are poorly diagnosed in any other way.

Prerequisites for the appointment of ultrasound diagnosis

Most often this type of procedure is prescribed for suspected lower limb diseases (for example, varicose veins), for the diagnosis of general varicose veins, for the detection of all kinds of complications. Also this diagnostic method is simply irreplaceable, when it is necessary to conduct a separate examination of arteries and veins.

Ultrasound is necessary for the appointment of the right comprehensive treatment. Moreover, ultrasound can monitor the treatment process, monitor its effectiveness. During the course the doctor can prescribe ultrasound several times. It is absolutely painless, has no harmful consequences for the human body and does not require the introduction of any medications. Also, quite often, ultrasound is prescribed for patients who are prone to clots, due to which thromboembolism may occur. Of course, for the diagnosis of this disease, there are also their own procedures, but the thing is that the cost of ultrasound is much lower than specialized studies, but the results are no worse.