FOOTBALL PLAYER AND VARICOSE VEIN: A CASE REPORT

Varicose veins are excessively or permanently elongated, dilated or tortuous venous blood vessels caused by the long-term impact of blood pressure within them. In general, numerous studies show that 1 out of 22 people, i.e. 4.5% of the total studied population, have varicose veins. The representation among women in relation to men is from 1.3-1 to 4.0-1 in favor of women. There are numerous risk factors that contribute to the appearance of varicose veins, but the most significant place still belongs to the family history. During a clinical examination, the knowledge of the anatomical features of the venous system is of crucial importance, the veins of the legs are divided into superficial and deep, which are connected to each other by a third venous system called communicating (perforator) veins. We present a case report of a 62-year-old former professional soccer player and still an active athlete, who came for examination due to pronounced swelling in the region of the right and left ankle, more on the right, with occasional cramps in the evening and a feeling of heaviness in the legs. The changes appeared several years ago and gradually intensified. It gives data on injuries in the past but not on injuries in recent years. She denies past illnesses, while the family history reveals that the mother has varicose veins. The patient underwent a clinical examination as well as an echo Doppler sonography, where enormously dilated varicose veins were noted. The patient received conservative therapy, the lifestyle was changed, but a recommendation for sclerosing therapy was given.