What to do when varicose veins bleed

The most important thing to do during variceal bleeding is to try to stop the bleeding by putting pressure on the site. In addition, one should go to the hospital or emergency room to do the proper treatment and prevent the victim from going into shock.

However, in most cases, bleeding from any type of varicose vein can be prevented with proper treatment of the problem, and in the case of varicose veins in the leg, it should be guided by a vascular surgeon, while in esophageal varicose veins it should be indicated by a gastroenterologist.

First aid for bleeding from esophageal varices

What to do in case of bleeding from esophageal varices is:

1. Call an ambulance, calling 192, or take the victim to the emergency room immediately to begin proper treatment; Keep the victim calm until medical help arrives; Avoid offering food or water to the victim.

Typically, the main bleeding symptoms from esophageal varices include black stools and bloody vomiting due to the accumulation of blood in the stomach. In these cases, it is advisable to allow the victim to vomit to avoid suffocation, for example.

See how to prevent bleeding from varicose veins in: How to treat varicose veins in the esophagus.

First aid for bleeding from varicose veins in the legs

First aid for bleeding from varicose veins in the legs are:

1. Lay the victim down and keep him calm; Lift the leg that is bleeding above the level of the head; Apply pressure to the bleeding site with a clean cloth soaked in cold water; Keep the pressure on the place, tying with a cloth or belt; Take the victim immediately to the emergency room or call an ambulance by calling 192.

Bleeding from varicose veins usually happens when you scratch the varicose veins and they are very dilated, especially because the proper treatment is not done or compression stockings are not used.

Learn how to treat varicose veins in: Treatment of varicose veins.