Prevalence Of Varicose Veins Among Primary School Teachers

OBJECTIVES:Varicose veins are bulging, enlarged veins.Weak or damaged valves can lead varicose veins.It most often affect the veins in the legs.While standing and walking increase pressure in veins of legs.Varicose veins cause aching pain and discomfort.Worsen pain after prolong sitting or standing Burning, throbbing, muscle cramping and swelling in legs.Arteries carry blood from the heart to body.Veins return blood from body to the heart.Return blood to the heart, the veins in the legs work against gravity.If these valves are weak or damaged, blood can flow backward causing the veins to stretch. Methods:The 150 teachers from Karad town and surrounding area were selected.The Mean age was 40 to 60 years.For the study of this topic customized Questionnaire was used.The individuals were selected from teachers.The individuals were given questionnaire to fill.Questionnaire included information regarding their life style, previous injury, appearance.Prevalence was estimated according to stratified analysis. Results:The 150 Teachers from karad town and surrounding area were selected which include 88 female and 64 males.Mean age of the teachers was 40 to 60 years.According to the Questionnaire filled by teachers and according to statistical data 67 females will be positive and 25 male will be positive.The total Prevalence rate of varicose veins in primary school teachers is 58% Conclusion: Prevalence of varicose veins in karad was 58% in year 2023-24.Varicose veins more common in age between 40 to 60 years.