In this article, we will discuss with You an unpleasant disease of the lower extremities, such as varicose veins, as well as their causes, symptoms and treatment of varicose veins, and both traditional and folk remedies.
What are varicose veins person for the average? This fatigue in the legs, perhaps with a little bit of swelling, cyanosis, sometimes dark and spider veins. Consider what type of disease from a medical point of view.
Varicose veins (varicose veins) — enlargement and elongation of the veins (blood vessels that carry blood to the heart) of the lower limbs with the thinning of the wall vein and the formacio of these knots. The same nodules are formed as a result of the venous pathology of the walls, as well as the failure of their valves due to a genetic defect.
Varicose veins is manifested with an increase of the venous pressure.
Varicose veins on:
- lower extremities;
- of the stomach and esophagus;
- small pelvis;
- the testicles and spermatic cord.
The more the manifestations Marta of the disease to the appearance of varicose veins of the lower extremities, and which are currently being discussed.
Varicose veins and Today one of the most common diseases that affects every 3 women and one man in every 10. Extras into account that the disease very often begins from an early age — 30-40 years.
The Causes of varicose veins
The main causes of varicose veins:
- the style of life or work associat with heavy loads, physical, prolonged stay in one position (standing, sitting, or) or high ambient temperature constant;
- the un increase significant of body weight;
- the genetic predisposition;
- hormonal influence (pregnancy and hormonal drugs).
The causes of Secondary varicose veins
Obstacles in the flow of blood through the veins. These obstacles can be: a blood clot, the uterus and the tumor.
Stress and nervous disorders. That affect the state of the blood vessels. In the wall of the veins have nerve endings, which make elasticity. When the pressure in the same, exposed to various toxins, alcohol and brightness of the vessels lost to and s grows.
Arterial-venous anastomoses. May form A fistula due to the blood pressure flow of the cell dl·lules of the blood.
Sports overload. A risk patagate fans of the bar at the gym. En the presence of a predisposition to the appearance of varicose veins overload the legs, excessive exercise, and lifting heavy objects are strictly prohibited.
Uncomfortable clothes and shoes. Very tight clothes like jeans tight can cause the appearance of varicose veins. Also harmful, narrow and high-heel shoes. When choosing shoes, give preference with a wide range of unique, whether it be the more extensive it for less load on the on the legs. Walking and balancing on slender claw, say, Vienna's huge load, and if the claws, add the great chiefs of the grocery store, then the veins there is no envy.
All of these factors contribute to the appearance of varicose veins, increase the venous pressure and malfunction of the venous valves. The result and abnormal blood flows in the veins of the lower extremities — a reflux (backward flow of blood from the veins venous superficial to deep). Led to the worsening of the disease over time, increase the pressure on the venous system many times.
The right flow of blood, the blood when it flows through the veins of the legs from the bottom up, that is, if s achieved through several factors: the pressure of the blood in the arteries, the contraction of the muscles of the legs during the movements and the presence of the veins valves backflow prevention of blood. The failure of these valves to perform their function causes an alteration of the flow of venous blood, which leads to hyperextension of the veins. Because of this, the blood flow becomes chaotic, the stagnates the blood in the veins of the lower extremities (primarily subcutaneous), the pressure increases, the blood vessels begin to expand and be more subtle.
The symptoms of varicose veins
The symptoms of varicose veins are directly related to the stages of varicose veins.
I and II stage of varicose veins
- patterns vein in the legs, thighs and hips;
- feeling heaviness of the legs and enlargement;
- cramps, especially at night;
- swelling of the feet original works of art of a hard day;
- mild pain in the legs;
- the fatigue.
III and IV stage of varicose veins
- swelling;
- spider veins (telangiectasia);
- the pain of different nature (hot throbbing, itching, muscle pain when walking, pain along the course of trunks, the venous in General, the pain, the pain and in the legs);
- complicated, elongated veins, that protrude above the surface of the skin of the legs and feet;
- the changes of the skin and becomes dry original work of art pigmentation of the skin of the feet s obscures and covered with brown spots). In addition, these symptoms can join in: dermatitis, eczemas, trophic disorders in the form of poorly healing wounds, including formacio of ulcers.
Very rare, but there are symptoms such as original works of art bleeding from the rupture of the nodes, which happen often at night.
Complications of varicose veins
If the varicose veins appeared symptoms such as fever or weakness, and it is possible that the disease s has passed the stage of complications.
In case of complications of varicose veins can occur:
- eczema;
- the skin sores;
- heavy venous bleeding at the slightest injury;
- thrombophlebitis;
- trophic ulcer;
- phlebothrombosis;
- bleeding varicose veins.
Diagnosis of varicose veins
If you have symptoms of varicose veins, by the decision of un correct diagnosis or rebuttal s should be directed to: phlebologist, neurologist, surgeon.
The procedures for the diagnosis of varicose veins: ultrasound (us) or venography.
Treatment of varicose veins
How to treat varicose veins? This question answered by the doctor diagnosis of the original image. Because only un correct diagnosis increases the un positive result of treatment of varicose veins.
In turn, the doctor may prescribe the following treatment options:
- drug treatment of varicose veins (cream, ointment, tablet);
- the un set of procedures, depending on symptoms and stage of the disease (see article below);
- surgical treatment (removal sick of veins).
Background of varicose veins
- Ointments and creams of varicose veins
They act as a prophylactic and auxiliary as a method of treatment of the disease in the early stages. Help:
- to reduce the pain;
- to reduce the swelling;
- to improve the operation of the valve system;
- to increase the tone of vascular walls;
- a normal restore the flow of blood;
- to avoid examining the appearance of complications.
- Tablets varicose veins
The pills prescribed in the event that the location of the disease does not allows to apply drugs topically or as a part of complex therapy of varicose veins. Help:
- to improve the tone of the blood vessels;
- to remove the inflammation;
- accelerate the blood flow and lymph flow;
- eliminate microcirculatory disorders.
Procedures to treat varicose veins
Endovasal laser coagulation. The doctor patient acts on the ship with the laser, and the veins disappear. Is done under local anesthesia. A couple of weeks the skin does not reminders about the procedure. S used to treat varicose veins in the initial in stages.
Sclerotherapy. Problems In the vein of the with a syringe, introduce the substance I was amazed by the Vienna stuck from the inside and let me work and begins to the blood to leave healthy through the veins. This procedure is not for everyone. A prescribed if only the nodes head and very large.
Ozone therapy. The ozone and injected through a small needle in the lumen of the vessel the called the and union. To achieve the un effect visible a few procedures. S used to remove spider veins.
Phlebectomy. The surgery in which are diseased veins removed. The next day of the surgery, the original work of art, you can go home, but still in less than a month we have special or half-bandaged leg with a bandage stretchy.
In the treatment of varicose veins it is recommended the therapeutic use of therapeutic exercise and knitwear.
Medical gymnastics in the appearance of varicose veins. To help relieve heavy legs, promote blood flow and stagnation eliminated from the venous blood.
The movement and the life. If You have un work is sedentary, try to walk every day. It is also recommended Cycling and swimming. But running may have an adverse effect on the vein of the health and well-being.
Some examples of exercises for the legs:
- sitting in a chair, keep the legs I together lower them in socks, then in the claw, I repeat 15-20 times;
- leaning hands fees (to the, to the height of shoulder) on a wall, placed on the fingers then on the claw, repeat 20 times;
- standing on the inhale, lift the arms up and stand on your toes on the exhale, relax and become on the claw, repeat 20 times;
- sitting elevator above the floor level, or alternatively, one and the other original work of art leg, turn the feet at the ankles in both directions, making small circles, repeat 15-20 times;
- sitting on his tippy toes two with the feet at the same time, repeat 15-20 times.
Medical knitwear. Wear this underwear helps to enhance the condition of the affected veins by compression to accelerate the blood flow and stagnation eliminated from the venous blood in the vessels. Wearing therapeutic underwear may just be viewed as a perhaps auxiliary in combination with the prescribed treatment.
Treatment of varicose veins folk remedies
Important! Before using folk remedies varicose veins be sure to consult with your doctor!
Treatment of varicose veins herbal preparations
Review expert herbalist: herbal medicine (phytotherapy) has some notable advantages, for example:
- phytotherapy eliminates the causes of the disease,
- the herbs have the un minimum number of contraindications (usually individual intolerance),
- the base of the plants of treatment has minimal side effects
- the herbs are composed of a great amount of vitamins and other nutrients, in addition to the treatment of the disease, and even promote the health of the"organism as a whole,
- affordability.
Naturopaths offer ready-made solutions that already take into account the specific composition of the col·col·lecció in amount, sequence, etc. Courses developed professional for physicians, based on years of experience.
Other folk remedy against varicose veins
Kalanchoe pinnate. The leaves of Kalanchoe pinnate I put in a quarter of a jar (the leaves should be half of the edge). Pour 70% alcohol and insist in a place for dark 14 days. Before applying shake the bottle. Every day before bedtime lubricate legs and feet. Original work of art will disappear with The pain of the first application. If the varicose veins start, the treatment and necessary for up to 4 months.
Apples "Antonovka". Boil In 1 liter of water, put 3 apples, cover and put in a warm place for 4 hours. Next, the sense treure apples, break them, mix the solution and strain. Take, add 1 tablespoon of honey, polruki (50 g) in the morning before eating and at night before you go to sleep. The Tool also cleanses the blood, improves the quality of sleep and appetite.
Potatoes. 5 clean the potatoes and grate them on a grater. The result of grating type of feed spread and its legs. Original works of art 4 hours the pain will pass, and original works of art to wash the potatoes with warm water.
Chestnut flowers. 50 g of flowers pour 0.5 liters of alcohol d and leave a 14 car dies, each day soda bottle. Lose the result of the dye through the mesh and consume 1 tbsp. a tablespoon 3 times daily before meals with water. Tried for a week to take un 2 week break. Then, try again.
The garlic and olive oil. Take all white with skins and mash. Mix it with two parts of butter. Attach a protruding the veins in the night, to put at the top of the parchment paper and secure with one or a bandage warm and scarf. In the morning wash and put on his feet something warm and soft.
Prevention of varicose veins
As everyone has long known the disease and better prevent than treat. Let's look at some rules of life, from which one can prevent the occurrence of varicose veins:
- if You have un-sedentary job, do occasionally of the un rest. You can do exercises place of work special of it'. There is much more to go;
- if the work is stagnant, on the contrary, take the time to relax;
- refrain from habits in the seat to throw a leg over the other, if you have;
- don't bring the things that really squeeze (for example, very tight, jeans, medium narrow with bands of elastic. In General, women are strictly prohibited to wear tight pants adjusted, because in this case, the circulation of the blood in the region of the system, urogenital;
- there is constantly wear tight shoes, and heel with shoes (shoes these valid ca a few times on holidays);
- if You have constipation, not left to chance, since constipation increases the pressure level of the circulation of the blood to the small pelvis;
- home of Cycling;
- try to swim a lot;
- during the holidays, from time to time to put the feet on the hills (a 15-20 cm above the heart);
- try to regularly exercise;
- watch your weight;
- decrease in the diet of unhealthy food and sweets, eat more fruits and vegetables, and one to say, foods rich in vitamins;
- drop habits that are harmful (Tobacco and alcohol);
- try to take a shower contrast;
- drink at least 2 litres of water a day, which also save the dehydration with its unpleasant symptoms;
- do not overdo it in the sun.
Doctor to see the veins?
- Phlebologist.