Normally, the blood flows through the veins up to the heart and lungs, because she helps in the contraction of the muscle. But gravity has not been canceled, it is logical that the liquid s', in some way, work your way back. To avoid this and the blood go where it must go, in the veins there are valves. They open in the direction of blood flow and closed to keep her back.
When the valves do not work and do not close until the end, the blood still flows through my veins. Ships can't accommodate all the blood, stretch and act on the skin bumps.
How to detect the appearance of varicose veins
The symptoms of varicose veins of the sun, visible to the naked eye. These are the large, swollen veins that are visible under the skin and resemble the appearance of nodules.
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Not all the veins, that is seen — sick. Despite the fact that the disease is frequent, sometimes visible veins — this is just a characteristic of the body.
Has varicose veins, except in external signs, there are other symptoms: pain and feeling of heaviness in the legs.
When the disease progresses and becomes more serious stage, he added:
- Swelling of the feet or ankles.
- The discoloration of the skin over the affected vein.
- Infection of the skin.
- Ulcers. Appear where the veins are overloaded the most. Heal with difficulty.
The doctor (and veins phlebologist deals) examines the blood vessels and assigned the patients ultrasonography: use of ultrasound to determine that the valves do not work, whether it is in the veins of blood clots.
What are the dangers of varicose veins
But pain and ulcers are not the main problem. There is another danger, that the human eye can not detect. Due to the stagnation of the blood in the vessels clots dense formation of blood clots. You can "stick" to the vessel wall and the narrowing of his light, and may break down and go with the flow in other vessels, increasing the risk of blockage. This condition is called embolism. It is very dangerous and can even lead to death.
Why do I get varicose veins
There is not a single reason that would give rise to the appearance of varicose veins. But there are several factors that increase the risks:
- The genetic predisposition. No genetics there, and if the parents suffered from varicose veins, there is the possibility to obtain it inherited.
- Paul. Women suffer from varicose veins much than men. In one of the studies varicose veins found in 63% of women and 37% of men in Russia.
- Injuries and surgery. It may interfere with the operation of the valves of the vessels.
- Weight. Since it increases the load on the legs, and this causes problems.
- Great exercise. Especially dangerous charges of static. For example, standing or sitting very harmful. Better to move, change the position of the body to get to work different muscles.
- Age. The older you are, the more weak, the walls of the blood vessels.
- Pregnancy. Additional load and changes in the body increase the risk of varicose veins.
As a treatment of varicose veins
In General, the treatment is to reduce the load of the veins and restore blood flow. If the unpleasant symptoms and threats of blood clots not, then the treatment may not be necessary.
Physical activity
Light exercise, especially walking, is a good way to get my legs to work as they should. The muscles that are constantly shrinks when walking helps to pump blood up to the heart, and reduce congestion.
Moderate exercise is still the best (and only proven) way of preventing varicose veins.
Since the manifestations of varicose veins help with self-massage (with it you can use the creams or ointments). The simple exercise does not require movement, you only need to go to sleep and raise the leg to decrease the swelling.
Compression
The compression tights that compress the legs a little bit, not physically allow the veins to swell, and this is one of the main methods of treatment of varicose veins. Use them with a light form of the disease, and with severe.
Clothes varies depending on the compression force, the form. Therefore, before you buy it is best to consult a doctor and consider his recommendations.
Remember: compression gradually extended, so it needs to be thrown away after a few months of wear and buy new ones.
Drugs
The medications prescribed by a doctor. Sometimes you need tools to prevent the formation of blood clots, sometimes requires antibiotics to treat the infections or creams that will help soothe the irritated skin.
Operation
In some cases, the operation is more efficient. Modern operations are done by means of a laser, radiofrequency or sclerotherapy method, it is performed under local anesthesia.
The meaning of these methods is to close the affected vein. When she is not working, blood found a solution: go to a heart healthy deep vessels, which are very little prone to varicose veins (which are thicker and stronger, not just the section).
Remove the vessels today are very rare and only in severe cases.
When to see a doctor
Always, if you notice a spider, veins bulging or swelling in the legs. It is necessary not to self-medicate. Only the survey will help to determine whether or not to go to the pharmacy for the compression of underwear and drink blood-thinning medications.