Varicose veins are a very common disease, especially among women in which the work of the lower extremities is broken. This is due to the fact that venous valves suffer - these are a type of onion that regulates the opposite flow of blood from the feet. Normally, the valves should be closed and open depending on the blood flow.
With varicose veins, they almost do not close, due to which blood stall develops in the veins of the lower extremities. Of course, a large amount of blood accumulated in the veins leads to the extent of their walls, a decrease in elasticity and sometimes even damage. Therefore, the progress of the process, characteristic manifestations on the skin appear. At first, these are just vascular nets, stars, then tubercles of blue and purple yarn appear, the legs swell, the skin begins to peel, the constant pain in the lower extremities are disturbed. Therefore, it is very important to know the disease at the initial stage and start treatment in time.
Causes of the development of the disease
Varicosis can develop under the influence of many factors from the outside. Of course, it all depends on a person's lifestyle. However, there are a number of predisposing risk factors that increase the chance of varicose veins. Such factors are a hereditary predisposition, impaired hormonal balance, nervous system disease, inactive lifestyle, physical overload, flat legs, high -head coating.
Inherited predisposition - unfortunately, followed close relatives suffering from this disease, that is, the probability of transmitting to you, so this is often due to the inherited weakness of the connective tissue or a defect in the vein valves. In this case, it is necessary to remember the prevention of varicose veins.
Hormonal inequality - constant fluctuations at hormone levels are more natural in women, and therefore, according to statistics, they are more susceptible to varicose veins. Similar fluctuations are observed throughout the menstrual cycle, during pregnancy and during menopause. The use of hormonal drugs (for example, contraceptives) also affects. Female hormones significantly affect the elasticity of the blood vessel walls.
Nervous system diseases, frequent stresses, depressive conditions - is known to be the nervous system that regulates the venous tone. Therefore, any pathology related to it can affect the condition of the veins.
Inflammatory processes in the pelvis - they often disturb the female sex. Because of them, hormone levels can disturb significantly.
A lifestyle seated in a prolonged way to sit down to the computer, for example, the leg veins are squeezed, the blood flow is disturbed by them. Due to the stagnation of blood, the vascular walls extend and dilute. So far, even the "varicose veins" are distinguished, so it is often found.
Physical overload - excessive physical activity also does not affect anything good in the container. Severe elevation, continuous walking increases the load on the foot and, accordingly, in the veins.
Flat feet - in one way or another, is a deformity of the foot, and also carries a certain effect on the dishes of the lower extremities.
The constitution is fat and especially high -rise people are very prone to varicose veins in the future.
Wearing high heels again, is dangerous for women, as when walking with high heels and not particularly comfortable, loads on the lower extremities increases extremely much.
Clinical manifestations of varicose veins
Symptoms of the disease appear gradually, but they progress continuously, especially in the absence of proper treatment. It all begins with the emergence of small vascular nets and standing stars, so -called tulangiectasia. They do not cause much discomfort, but already with these manifestations it is necessary to seek a doctor's consultation.
In the future, the swelling in the legs that appear after prolonged walking and most often in the evening begin to worry. By the morning they pass by themselves. This is the first signal that the function of the deep veins that turn blood into the heart is damaged.
Over time, patients begin to complain of leg convulsions, their numbness, in particular at night and in the morning. If the treatment did not start in these stages, then the venous joints would appear on the skin, the veins will be visible, bluish or even closer to red, they will be painful in palpation. The skin at the lower extremities will begin to change gradually. It will become dense for touch, dry, will begin to peel and darken. When you walk, the heavy muscles will worry.
And at the places of the appearance of venous joints, severe itching will feel. Involuntary contractions of the calf muscle can also occur.
Diagnostics and Varicose vein complications
Diagnosis of the disease is needed as soon as possible. But it all depends on the patient to go to the hospital.
In diagnosis, they are based on complaints, external foot manifestations, patient lifestyle, bad habits, physics, presence of varicose veins in parents, brothers, sisters.
To confirm the diagnosis, additional methods of instrumental examination are determined.
Such methods are:
An ultrasound is considered preferable, as this is a non -infinite research method.
In the absence of adequate treatment, varicose veins are washed to return a number of complications.
These include:
Trophilic ulcers-Aato may appear from the smallest wound or skin damage due to a constantly damaged blood flow. As a result, ulcers do not heal for a very long time, they are terribly injured and smell unpleasantly.
Basic methods for treating varicose veins
Unfortunately, varicose veins is a chronic disease, and there are no methods to completely cure it. However, the drug found funds to at least prevent the progression of the disease.
Treatment depends directly on the phase of varicose veins. If these are just initial manifestations, then you can do without surgical intervention, that is, only conservative methods.
Medicines -This includes medicines that increase the tone of the vein (venotonic), anti -disrupted medicines to prevent the formation of blood clots, non -steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs, angioprotectors, as well as all types of creams, lines and gels.
Compression methods - they ensure the use of compression socks, imposing dresses from elastic bandages to maintain tone.
Pneumomassage is a special massage performed using a pneumatic massaging. This is very effective, as it improves blood circulation, tissue nutrition and increases the tone of blood vessels.
Sclerotherapy is already an extreme method. It is performed without operational manipulation. For sclerosis, a special substance is injected into it, which stops blood flow to the vessel, as a result of which it is atrophied over time, does not work and disappear. However, some sclerotherapy sessions may be required to achieve the desired effect.
Intravascular laser coagulation is already a method of invasive treatment. At the same time, with the help of a laser, surgeons clot damaged veins under local anesthesia.
Streams are a slightly obsolete but still effective method. It belongs to the popular medicine. When applying caterpillars, bite the skin and, when inhaled, released into the blood substance called Hirudin. It dilutes the blood and does not allow the thrombus.
Diet - In the diet of patients suffering from varicose veins, there should be a large number of vegetables and fruits in any form, seafood, legumes, nuts, low varieties of meat and dairy products.
Among the methods of non -traditional treatment, they are given compress from cider vinegar, soap and potatoes, soda baths and use of ginseng solution.
Basics of preventing varicose veins
Many people wonder if it is possible to cure varicose veins finally? The answer is not. However, certain preventive measures can be observed to prevent the onset of the disease.
In particular, this is an active lifestyle, getting rid of extra pounds, constant gymnastics for the lower extremities, the use of compression linen.
If the disease has already emerged, then the use of hormonal contraceptives should be avoided (they contain female hormones that can aggravate the course of the disease).
In addition, it should be avoided:
In addition, those who need to be in a sitting position or standing for a long time should consider that:
Make sure you get up every hour, stroll for a few minutes and make a small load.