Varicose veins are a very common disease, especially among women in which the veins of the veins of the lower extremities is interrupted. This is due to the fact that venous valves suffer - these are a type of shutter that regulates reverse output of the blood from the legs. Normally, the valves should be closed and open, depending on the blood flow.
With the varicose veins, they hardly close, because blood stagnation develops in the veins of the lower extremities. Of course, a large amount of blood accumulated in the veins leads to stretching the walls, a decrease in elasticity and sometimes even damage. Consequently, the progression of the process, characteristic manifestations appear on the skin. At first, they are just vascular networks, stars and tubers of colorful wires for blue and carmesim, the legs increase, the skin begins to peel, constant pain at the lower ends are concerned. Therefore, it is very important to recognize the disease at the early stage and start treatment over time.
The causes of disease development
Varicosis can develop under the influence of many outside factors. Obviously, it all depends on a person's lifestyle. However, there are several predisposing risk factors that increase the likelihood of varicose veins. Such factors are a hereditary predisposition, impaired hormonal balance, nervous system disease, inactive lifestyle, physical overload, plain feet, wearing high shoes.
Hereditary predisposition - Unfortunately, narrow relatives have suffered from this disease, that is, the likelihood of being transmitted to you, often due to the hereditary weakness of connective tissue or a defect in vein valves. In this case, it is necessary to remember the prevention of varicose veins.
Hormonal imbalance - constant fluctuations at hormone level are more inherent in women and, therefore, according to statistics, they are more susceptible to varicos. Similar fluctuations are observed along the menstrual cycle, during pregnancy and during menopause. The use of hormonal (eg contraceptive) medicines also affects. Female hormones significantly affect the elasticity of the walls of blood vessels.
Nervous system diseases, frequent tensions, depressive conditions - it is known that it is the nervous system that regulates venous tone. Therefore, any pathologies associated with it can affect the state of the veins.
Inflammatory processes in the pelvis - they usually bother females. Because of them, the hormone level can be significantly disturbed.
A prolonged sedentary lifestyle sitting on the computer, for example, the veins of the legs are squeezed, the output of blood is disturbed from them. Due to the stagnation of the blood, the vascular walls extend and thin. So far, even the "computer veins of the computer" are distinguished, often has become found.
Physical Overload - Excessive physical activity also affects nothing good in the vessels. The heavy survey and constant walk increase the load on the feet and therefore in the veins.
Flat Feet - In one way or another, it is a deformation of the foot and also carries a certain effect on the vessels of the lower extremities.
The constitution is fat people and especially with high growth, are very prone to varicose veins in the future.
Using tall new heels is dangerous for women, because when walking in high heels and not particularly comfortable, the load in the lower limbs increases tremendously.
Clinical manifestations of varicose veins
The symptoms of the disease appear gradually, but they constantly progress, especially in the absence of proper treatment. It all starts with the appearance of small hammocks and vascular stars on the legs, so -called tulangiectasia. They do not cause much discomfort, but with these demonstrations it is necessary to seek the consultation of a doctor.
In the future, swelling in the legs that appear after a long walk and, most of the time, at night they begin to worry. In the morning, they go through their own. This is the first sign that the function of the deep veins that return blood to the heart is impaired.
Over time, patients begin to complain about legs on their legs, their numbness, particularly at night and in the morning. If the treatment has not been started at these stages, venous nodules will appear on the skin, the veins will be visible, bluish or even closer to red color, they will be painful in palpation. The skin at the lower ends will begin to change gradually. It will become dense to the dry touch, will begin to peel and darken. When walking, serious muscles will be disturbed.
And in the places of the appearance of venous nodes, the severe itch will be felt. Involuntary contractions of the calf muscles at night can also occur.
Diagnosis and complications of varicose veins
The diagnosis of the disease is necessary as soon as possible. But it all depends on the patient to go to the hospital.
In the diagnosis, they are based on complaints, external manifestations in the legs, the patient's lifestyle, their bad habits, physical, the presence of varicose veins in parents, sisters, sisters.
To confirm the diagnosis, additional instrumental examination methods are prescribed.
Such methods are:
- Vein ultrasound examination (ultrasound) - It is also known as the veins of the veins of the lower extremities. It allows it to evaluate the structure of the veins, their cross-country capacity, speed and direction of blood flow, the presence of thrombotic formations, the expansion of blood vessels, the presence of any tumor.
- Contrast venography, or phlegography - is performed by the introduction of a contrast matter in the vessels. Its distribution shows the forgness of the veins, the condition of the walls, the presence of volumetric formations in the vascular gaps.
An ultrasound is considered more preferable as this is a noninvasive research method.
In the absence of proper treatment, varicose veins are washed to change a series of complications.
These include:
- thrombophlebitia - inflammation of expanded and deformed veins;
- Bleeding due to the rupture of fine vascular walls;
- A change in the rheological properties of blood, which leads to the formation of blood clots, in turn, can lead to pulmonary artery thromboembolism, myocardial infarction and stroke;
- Excessive skin pigmentation.
Trophilic ulcers may appear from the smallest wound or damage to the skin due to a constantly impaired blood output. As a result, the ulcers do not heal for long, they hurt terribly and smell unpleasant.
Basic methods for the treatment of varicose veins
Unfortunately, varicose veins are a chronic disease and there are no methods to heal it completely. However, medicine found funds to at least prevent the progression of the disease.
Treatment depends directly on the stage of varicose veins. If these are just initial manifestations, you can do without surgical intervention, ie only conservative methods.
Medicines -This includes drugs that increase the tone of the veins (venotonic), anti -imparted medicines to prevent the formation of blood clots, non -esteroids anti -inflammatory drugs (painkillers), angioprotectors, and all types of creams, ointments and gels to the leg skin.
Compression Methods - They provide the use of compression socks, imposing bandage of elastic bandages to maintain the tone.
PneumomaSrage is a special massage that is performed using a pneumatic massager. This is very effective as it improves blood circulation, fabric nutrition and improves the tone of blood vessels.
Sclerotherapy is already an extreme method. It is performed without operating manipulations. For sclerosis, a special substance is injected into it, which interrupts blood flow to the vessel, as a result of which it is atrophied over time, does not work and disappears. However, several sclerotherapy sessions may be necessary 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 coagulated damaged veins under local anesthesia.
The leeches are a slightly outdated but still effective method. It belongs to folk medicine. When applying leeches, bites the skin and, when sucking, is released into the bloodstream substance called Hirudin. Dilute blood and does not allow thrombos.
Diet - In the diet of patients suffering from varicose veins, there should be a large number of vegetables and fruits in any way, seafood, vegetables, walnuts, varieties of meat and dirties with low meat.
Among the non -traditional treatment methods, it is compressed from apple cider vinegar, soap and potatoes, soda baths and the use of ginseng tincture.
The basics of varicose veins prevention
Do many people wonder if it is possible to cure varicose veins finally? The answer is not. However, certain preventive measures can be observed to avoid the occurrence of the disease.
In particular, this is an active lifestyle, getting rid of extra pounds, constant gymnastics for the lower ends, the use of compression linen.
If the disease has already appeared, 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:
- The use of any heels as this increases the load on the feet.
- Increased body weight and even more obesity.
- The presence in the fat, sharp, fried, smoked and salty diet.
- Heavy survey.
- There is a long time lying in a hot bath.
- Visiting a bath and sauna.
- Alcohol abuse, smoking.
- Auto -Medication without consulting a doctor.
In addition, those who need to be in a position seated or standing for a long time should take into account that:
- During a long stay on the legs, it will not hurt to climb on the socks and fall into the heels, pass to the foot and move vigorously to the fingers to disperse the accumulated blood;
- With prolonged work in the office in front of the computer, you can place your legs periodically on the table so that the blood flows better from your legs;
- You can buy a special knife support in which it will be very convenient to make any gymnastics;
- It is very useful to lift and periodically lower the fingers, this tone the calf muscles and activates blood flow in the veins.
Be sure to wake up every hour, walk for several minutes and make a small load.