veenhaigus
Veinhaigus is a term used in limited medical literature to describe a hypothetical venous disorder characterized by chronic venous hypertension with intermittent inflammatory episodes affecting the lower limbs. It is not an established diagnosis in major clinical guidelines and is described primarily in case reports and theoretical discussions.
The proposed clinical picture includes leg swelling, aching or heaviness, visible varicosities, skin changes such as
Pathophysiology is described as a combination of venous valve reflux or obstruction leading to increased venous
Diagnosis relies on clinical assessment and duplex ultrasound to evaluate reflux and obstruction. There are no
Management is largely extrapolated from treatments for venous disease. Conservative measures include compression therapy, leg elevation,
Epidemiology is poorly defined, with no robust data on prevalence or incidence. Veinhaigus is considered rare
Terminology notes: the name reflects generic roots for vein and disease; its use is primarily in speculative