People susceptible to various diseases, the development of which, by the way, to a certain extent, to blame himself. It is our stubborn unwillingness to lead a healthy and active style of life, the implementation of which is postponed each time until the following Monday. But this fashion? What fashionistas, trying to match the style icons, then, in adulthood I blame myself for the eruption of events.
The consequence of this type of behavior (not in all cases) can be a disease such as varicose veins of the lower extremities, the symptoms and the treatment of which we will discuss in more detail.
What are varicose veins
The name of the disease in Latin means "inflammation". In fact, only the inflammation of the veins and can be seen with the naked eye in the affected area of the body. However, this testimony of the dynamics of development of the disease and not a symptom of the beginning of varicose veins.
If you suffer from varicose veins because of bad circulation and the valves.
To the fullest extent varikoznim changes are the veins of the legs, but pathology may occur in the blood vessels of the walls of large and small pelvis. Very rare cases of the appearance of this disease in the blood vessels of the upper limb.
Help. Varicose veins is a very common disease, the average frequency of the lesions of the population is between 10 to 18%.
It should be noted that the first signs of varicose veins in the legs, as well as its subsequent development (in the absence of treatment) and in women more often than men. In addition, the age factor makes no sense.
Damage to the venous walls can have bacterial, physical, traumatic, chemical origin.
Based on this we can distinguish the following precipitating factors of this disease in the legs:
- sedentary lifestyle;
- the inheritance;
- professional activities related to intense exercise or a long stay in one position (sitting or standing);
- everyday narrow door of lingerie and shoes with high heels;
- a significant increase of body weight;
- pregnancy, especially second and subsequent.
If in life there is at least one of these reasons, it is necessary immediately to remove it or, at least, to pay more attention to the condition of the veins of the legs.
Symptoms
The symptoms of varicose veins in the legs are in direct proportion to the stage of the disease.
Help. The most obvious sign of varicose veins in the legs, which is impossible with something to confuse the extension of the veins superficial, the most notable bulging blood vessels in the lower part of the legs.
Distinguish 4 stages of varicose veins in the lower extremities, and each is characterized by certain signs:
- primary – heavy legs, fatigue after walking, swelling;
- the first appearance of spider veins, burning sensation in calves and feet, the cramps (especially at night);
- second – all of these symptoms add itching, numbness, pigmentation of the skin in the affected area. In addition, the emergence of a strong swelling and pronounced pain. Blue nodules is more evident.
- the third heavy phase disease in which severely affected the skin of the feet. Has dry, the appearance of cracks, darkening of the skin in the ankles. The appearance of nodules in the veins stick out more, which is dangerous because they can explode even with a small injury. If this happens, in the place of the nodules appear trophic ulcers, which is dangerous, not only to health but also human life.
The symptoms of varicose veins in the legs depending on the stage of development of the disease
Run this disease can not be, in any case. At the slightest suspicion should go to a specialist, highly qualified help, because if the first stage is treated with success, and conservative ways, then, in the third and final stage of an operation is required.
Help. When you run the form of varicose veins is often seen in the development of thrombosis – the formation of venous blood clots that threaten the patient's life.
We should also note the development of this pathology in females. Due to the specific structure of the body can experience symptoms additional veins on the legs of women.
These include the strengthening of all the symptoms of the disease during menstruation and menopause. This is a consequence of hormonal changes in the woman's body.
How to start a varicose veins in the legs
We should also talk about the initial stage of varicose veins in the legs
This point is very important, because the identification is timely and appropriate to the actions of the patient will depend on the quality of your life.
Begins this pathological condition almost unnoticed, since the signs appear in plain fatigue.
Just for this reason varicose veins often go unnoticed until the appearance of severe symptoms.
One of the first symptoms of varicose veins in the legs – the appearance of the skin, vascular veins, which form small capillaries, blue or red.
Help. Spider veins, or, as they are called spider veins, they do not appear in all cases in this phase of the disease.
For the development of the disease more characteristic of the following characteristics:
- Periodic swelling of the legs.
- The fatigue, pain and heaviness in the legs.
- A feeling of fullness in the calf.
The first manifestation of varicose veins in the legs
The above symptoms may be aggravated by heavy loads, at the end of the day, whether it is in the best time of the year.
In the first place, which disappear after resting in the position of supine and legs slightly elevated.
If nothing is done, with the time, the symptoms of the disease will begin to grow, the acquisition of the next stage of progression.
Therapy and prevention of early varicose veins
There are contraindications. Talk with your doctor.
Before proceeding to the consideration of methods of treatment and prevention of the initial phase of the disease, we will discuss the question of diagnosis of varicose veins of the lower extremities.
For the detection and subsequent treatment of the need to see a doctor who prescribes a list of required analyses and studies:
- coagulation – study of blood coagulation;
- General analysis of blood;
- Ultrasound to identify the damaged areas of the blood vessels;
- rheovasography – check failure of the blood supply to the tissues method of calculation of rheographic index;
- surgical exploration (very rarely), for example, venography, performed intravenous contrast agent to determine the condition of the circulatory apparatus.
Before defining the varicose veins in the legs so that the doctor, of course, listens carefully and records all complaints from patients and conducting a thorough inspection.
On the basis of the examination and determine the nature of the pathology, the doctor will prescribe the therapy right.
Measures of prevention
Prevention plays an important role in the presence of risk factors such as pathological state. Therefore, not to ignore their observance, even at the beginning of varicose veins.
This can protect you from the development of the disease and the need for a surgical intervention.
With this purpose, you must observe the following rules:
- Moderate exercise, especially swimming.
- An adequate nutrition.
- Taking vitamin complex.
- Strengthening of the walls of the blood vessels using a contrast bath.
- Using compression underwear.
- Exercises to improve the circulation of the blood.
Methods of prevention of varicose veins
These exercises are well known to everyone in the school: "the Bicycle", "scissors", walking on toes and heels, bending – extension stop at the ankle, and performing circular movements.
Important! These exercises should be performed daily, as the only way you will be able to benefit.
Treatment
Treating the symptoms of varicose veins in an early stage is very effective. Normally a specialist – flebolog appointed complex therapy, including several different methods of treatment.
The most effective are the following methods:
- Massage for early varicose veins — one of the most effective methods of treatment of the disease
- Therapeutic exercise and Hiking, for the normal circulation of the blood.
- Therapeutic massage – relieves fatigue, and improves circulation.
- Compression creates a pressure uniform distribution.
- Flebotoniki to relieve the pain and inflammation in the legs, improve muscle tone.
- Creams to improve the elasticity of the skin.
- Creams and gels (the best based on vetonikov and heparin) – remove the heaviness in the legs, remove the bloodstream.
- There is another unusual, but effective – a patch of varicose veins, based on medicinal herbs and roots.
If at an early stage of the disease faithfully carry out all the doctor's orders, there is a good chance to stop the progression of the disease, and, therefore, to avoid the surgery.