What Causes Femoral Saphenous Reflux On Leg?
Question: I have told I have femoral Saphenous reflux on my left side. My leg is swollen and it hurts from the knee down to my ankles which are also swollen. Does this mean I have a back flow?
Brief Answer:
Yes,It Is opposite to normal blood flow
Detailed Answer:
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After going through your query carefully, normally blood from the limbs is carried by superficial veins (saphenous) to deeper veins (femoral).The junction where these veins meet have valves (unidirectional) to allow one way flow of blood. If these valves become incompetent then they allows back flow (Two way).This leads to symptom which you have.
Hope this information suffices and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Take care.
Yes,It Is opposite to normal blood flow
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for posting
After going through your query carefully, normally blood from the limbs is carried by superficial veins (saphenous) to deeper veins (femoral).The junction where these veins meet have valves (unidirectional) to allow one way flow of blood. If these valves become incompetent then they allows back flow (Two way).This leads to symptom which you have.
Hope this information suffices and I shall be glad to answer any further query.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
That sounds like a surgical fix. Yikes! Is there something that causes it to happen?
Brief Answer:
It has multiple causes
Detailed Answer:
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It’s good to see you
The varicose veins/Incompetent valves may be due to-
1. Heredity, Obesity, Profession which requires prolong standing.
2. Leg injury, Hormonal changes during puberty, pregnancy and at menopause, women on contraceptive and hormonal replacement therapy.
Take care
Dr.chugh
It has multiple causes
Detailed Answer:
Hello
It’s good to see you
The varicose veins/Incompetent valves may be due to-
1. Heredity, Obesity, Profession which requires prolong standing.
2. Leg injury, Hormonal changes during puberty, pregnancy and at menopause, women on contraceptive and hormonal replacement therapy.
Take care
Dr.chugh
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Answered by
Dr. Mukesh Chugh
Orthopaedic Surgeon, Joint Replacement
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