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What is First treatment of rupture of varicose veins at the ankle should be - and explain in detail?
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Direct pressure and elevation Varicose veins around the ankle foot and lower leg specially in the elderly are highly vulnerable to haemorrhage which may occur with minor trauma or spontaneously when patient is up and about. The ensuing haemorrhage may be copious but is easily stopped by finger pressure or when patient lies down with foot elevated and a firm pad and bandage is applied'. Treatment must be completed by elimination of affected varicosity which may be achieved by compression sclerotherapy.