The most important thing to do during varicose vein bleeding is to try to stop the bleeding by applying pressure to the area. In addition, you must go to the hospital or emergency room to receive appropriate treatment and prevent the victim from going into shock.
However, in most cases, bleeding from any type of varicose vein can be avoided with adequate 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 varices it should be indicated by a a gastroenterologist.
First aid for bleeding esophageal varices
What should be done in case of bleeding from esophageal varices is:
- Call an ambulancecalling 192, or taking the victim immediately to the emergency room to begin appropriate treatment;
- Keep the victim calm until medical help arrives;
- Avoid offering food or water for the victim.
Typically, the main symptoms of bleeding from esophageal varices include black stools and vomiting with blood due to its accumulation in the stomach. In these cases, it is advised to allow the victim to vomit to avoid suffocation, for example.
See how to prevent bleeding from varicose veins in: How to treat esophageal varices.
First aid for bleeding varicose veins in the legs
First aid for bleeding varicose veins in the legs is:
- Lay the victim down and keep her calm;
- Raise the leg who is bleeding above the level of the head;
- Apply pressure to the location stop bleeding with a clean cloth dipped in cold water;
- Maintain pressure on the areatying with a cloth or belt;
- Take the victim immediately to the emergency room or call an ambulance by dialing 192.
Bleeding from varicose veins generally happens when the varicose veins are scratched and they are very dilated, especially because adequate treatment is not given or compression stockings are not used.
Find out how varicose veins should be treated in: Varicose vein treatment.
