Demographic Correlation with Varicose Veins

Title: Demographic Correlation with Varicose Veins - A Prospective Study

Authors: Dr Aravindhan.M, Dr Kabalimurthy.J, Dr Sundar Prakash.S, Dr Kamal Kumar.K, Dr Jospin Amala, Dr Mary Prescilla

DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v8i11.02

Abstract

Background: The study was conducted to analyse the age, sex and occupational incidence in varicose veins.

Materials and Methods: This study was conducted in 52 patients diagnosed with varicose veins who were admitted in the department of General Surgery, Rajah Muthiah Medical College from October 2018 to September 2020.

Results: Males were most affected, 4 times higher than females. The patients within the age group of 41-50 years had the highest incidence. Agriculture worker 32.7%, tea shop worker 26.9% and Hotel worker 15.4% are the highest percentage of worker having chronic venous disease.

Conclusion: Highest incidence of varicose veins have been observerd in middle age group range between 31-50 years. Males had predominance over females. This study also proves that occupation demanding long time of standing is the leading cause for varicose veins. So, middle aged men with varicose veins doing long standing jobs are advised to change their jobs.

Keywords: Varicose veins, incidence, middle age.

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Corresponding Author

Dr Aravindhan.M

Junior Resident, Department of General Surgery, Rajah Muthiah Medical college and Hospital, Annamalai University, Tamil Nadu, India