Varicose veins are a fairly frequent disease, especially in women where the work of the veins of the lower extremities is disturbed.This is due to the fact that the venous valves suffer - these are a kind of closure that regulate the reverse blood drain from the legs.Usually the valves should be closed and open depending on the blood flow.
With varicose veins, they almost do not close, which develops blood tag nation in the veins of the lower extremities.Of course, a large amount of accumulated blood in the veins leads to stretching their walls, decrease in elasticity and sometimes even damage.Accordingly, with the progress of the process, characteristic manifestations are created on the skin.
First of all, these are only vascular networks, stars, then tubercles made of blue and purple yarn, the legs are swollen, the skin begins to pull off, constant pain in the lower extremities are concerned.It is therefore very important to recognize the disease in the early stages and to start treatment in time.
The causes of the development of the disease
Varicosis can develop under the influence of many outside factors.Of course, everything depends on the lifestyle of a person.However, there are a number of predisposing risk factors that increase the likelihood of varicose veins.
Such factors are an inherited predisposition, an impaired hormonal balance, an illness of the nervous system, an inactive lifestyle, physical overload, flat feet, wearing shoes with high cord.
Hereditary disposition.If close relatives suffered from this disease, there is unfortunately the probability that it will be transferred to it, so that this is often due to the hereditary weakness of the connective tissue or a defect in the venous valves.In this case, it is necessary to remember the prevention of varicose veins.
Hormonal imbalance.Constant fluctuations in the hormonnage level are most inherent in women and therefore they are more susceptible to varicose veins according to statistics.Similar fluctuations are observed in the entire menstrual cycle during pregnancy and during menopause.The use of hormonal medicines (e.g. contraceptives) also influences.Female hormones significantly influence the elasticity of the walls of the blood vessels.
Diseases of the nervous system, frequent stress, depressive conditions.It is known that it is the nervous system that regulates the venous tone.Therefore, all the associated pathologies can influence the venous state;
Inflammatory processes in the pool.They often disturb the female soil.For this reason, the hormone content can be significantly disturbed.
A sitting lifestyle.Due to the long -term sitting on the computer, for example, the veins of the legs are spread out, the blood drainage is disrupted by them.Due to the blood stagnation, the vessel walls and thin stretch.So far, even "computer providers" have been differentiated, so it has been found often.
Physical overload.Excessive physical activity also has no good effect on the ships.Heavy lifting, constant walking increases the load on the feet and accordingly on the veins.
Flat feet.In one way or another, this is a deformation of the foot and also has a certain effect on the vessels of the lower extremities.
Constitution.Open people and especially with high growth will be very susceptible to varicose veins in the future.
With high heels-and-on, it is dangerous for women, since the load on the lower limbs is enormously improved when walking with high and not particularly comfortable paragraphs.
Clinical manifestations of varicose veins
The symptoms of the disease gradually occur, but are steadily proceeding, especially in the absence of proper treatment.It all starts with the appearance of small vascular nets and stars on the legs, the so -called telangiectasia.They don't cause much symptoms, but with these manifestations it is necessary to seek a doctor's consultation.
In the future, they begin to swelled on the legs that go after a long time and appear most often in the evening.In the morning they pass alone.This is the first signal that the function of deep veins that return blood is impaired.
Over time, patients complain about cramps in their legs, their numbness, especially at night and in the morning.If the treatment has not started in these phases, venous nodules appear on the skin, the veins are visible, bluish or even closer to the purple color.The skin on the lower extremities will gradually change.It becomes close to the touch, dry, will remove and darken.Heavy muscles are disturbed when walking.
In the places of the appearance of venous nodes, a serious itching 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 required as early as possible.But everything depends on the patient to go to the hospital.
In the diagnosis, they are based on symptoms, external manifestations on the legs, the lifestyle of the patient, his bad habits, the physique and the presence of varicose veins in parents, brothers, sisters.
In order to confirm the diagnosis, additional instrumental examination methods are prescribed.
Such methods are:
- Ultrasound examination of veins (ultrasound) - it is also known as a Dopplerography of the veins of the lower extremities.It enables you to evaluate the structure of the veins, your cross -country skills, speed, speed and the direction of blood flow, the presence of thrombotic formations, the expansion of blood vessels and the presence of tumors.
- Contrast Venography or phlebography - it is carried out by introducing a contrast matter into the vessels.Its distribution shows the continuousness of the veins, the condition of the walls, the presence of volumetric formations in vascular gaps.
An ultrasound is considered preferred because this is a non -invasive research method.
In the absence of adequate treatment, varicose veins can transform into a number of complications.
This includes:
- Thrombophlebitis - inflammation of extended and deformed veins;
- Bleeding due to the break of diluted vascular walls;
- A change in the rheological properties of blood that leads to the formation of blood clots can in turn lead to lung artery thrombiembolism, myocardial infarction and stroke.
- Excessive skin pigmentation.
Trophile slewing-si can appear due to a constantly impaired blood drainage from the lowest wound or damage to the skin.As a result, ulcers do not heal for a long time, they hurt and smell uncomfortable.
All of this worsens the quality of life of patients considerably and can even make it disabled.
Basic methods for the treatment of varicose veins
Unfortunately, varicose veins are a chronic disease, and there are no methods to heal them completely.However, medicine found means to prevent the disease from progressing at least.
The direct treatment depends directly on the stage of the varicose veins.If these are only initial manifestations, you can do without surgical interventions, i.e. only conservative methods.
Medicines -this includes the drug tone (venotonics), anti -not -from medication to prevent blood clots, non -steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs (pain relievers), angi -protectors as well as all types of creams, ointments and gels for the skin of the legs.
Compression methods - they ensure the use of compression stockings and impose the connections of elastic bandages to maintain the sound.
A pneumatic massage is a special massage that is carried out with a pneumatic massage device.This is very effective because it improves blood circulation, tissue nutrition and improves the sound of blood vessels.
Sclerotherapy is already an extreme method.It is carried out without operating manipulations.For sclerosis, i.e. subsidizing the vessel, a special substance is injected into the IT, which stops the blood flow in the vessel, which does not work over time, does not work and disappear.However, several sclerotherapy sessions may be necessary to achieve the desired effect.
Intravascular laser coagulation is already an invasive treatment method.At the same time, the surgeon coagulates the surgeons damaged under local anesthesia.
Bleeding are a somewhat outdated method, but still effective.It belongs to folk medicine.Bite on the skin when the blood sails and when sucking into the blood substance called Girudin released.It dilutes blood and does not allow blood clots.
Nutrition - In the nutrition of patients who suffer from varicose veins, there should be a large number of vegetables and fruit in any form, seafood, legumes, nuts, low -fat fatty types of meat and dairy products.
Under the non -traditional treatment methods, the apple cider vinegar, the potatoes, soda lotions and baths and the use of tincture from Ginseng prefer itself.
The basics of cramp prevention
Many people wonder if it is possible to finally heal varicose veins?The answer is not.However, certain preventive measures can be observed to prevent the occurrence of the disease.
In particular, this is an active lifestyle that get rid of the use of compression laundry for the lower extremities.
If the disease has already occurred, the use of hormonal contraceptives must be avoided (they contain female hormones that can worsen the course of the disease).
It should also be avoided:
- The use of shoes in paragraphs, as this increases the load on the feet.
- Increasing body weight and even more obesity.
- The presence of fat, sharp, fried, smoked and salty.
- Heavy lifting.
- Lying in a hot bath for a long time.
- Visit a bath and a sauna.
- Misuse of alcohol, smoking.
- Self -finishing without consulting a doctor.
In addition, those who have to be in a seated or standing position for a long time should take this into account:
- During a long stay on the legs, it will not hurt to climb your socks and fall to your heels, move your foot and move your fingers vigorously to dispel the accumulated blood.
- With longer work in the office in front of the computer, you can regularly put your legs on the table so that the blood flows better out of your legs.
- You can buy a special knife stand on which it will be very comfortable to make all gymnastics.
- It is very useful to increase and lower your fingers regularly, this tone of the calf muscles and activate the blood flow in the veins.
Make sure you get up every hour, walk around for a few minutes and make a small load.