Varicose veins of the pelvis — the disease is very unpleasant as varicose veins the lips, also very dangerous, especially for pregnant women. How to treat and diagnose the disease, as well as in the future projections that we will try in this article.
Characteristics of the disease
Varicose veins or of the vessels of the pelvis — extension of the weight of the ovaries and uterus in consequence of abnormalities, heredity, and other causes. The disease affects all women from the age, especially pregnant women and those whose work involves strong physical conditions.
What is so dangerous that varicose veins of the internal organs of the pelvis during pregnancy? In this position, the disease must be treated by the doctor as dangerous to the life of the patient and of the fetus because of the possible inflammation. Also, the disease is an indication for cesarean section.
On the causes and characteristics of varicose veins of the pelvis will tell you the following video:
Causes
The varicose veins evident on the background of pathologies of the connective tissue. The main reason — the connective tissue dysplasia, in which the veins become more thin and was lean.
In addition to genetic predisposition the risk factors that trigger the appearance of varicose veins are:
- a sedentary lifestyle;
- the work, along with the long date/seat;
- frequent lifting;
- PAP;
- absence of orgasm;
- frequent pregnancy and childbirth;
- the increase in the estrogen levels;
- inflammatory gynecological diseases;
- tumors of the ovary;
Recent studies of the disease demonstrate its relationship with hormonal contraceptive use. About what are the symptoms of varicose veins of pelvic organs require treatment, can be found below.
The symptoms of varicose veins of the small pelvis
Symptoms basic veins, syndrome of pelvic pain — lower abdominal and enlarged baseless discharge from the genitals. Most often, the pain is pain, and the drawing of character give in the groin and lower back. Approximately half of patients with the syndrome of pain increases before menstruation, in addition, revealed varicose veins of the perineum, buttocks, and outer thighs.
Possible symptoms are:
- the presence of premenstrual syndrome;
- disorders of menstruation;
- increase of sensitivity in the perineum;
Sometimes, varicose veins accompanied by an increase in urination.
Diagnosis
The disease is difficult to distinguish not only because of the location, but the absence of characteristic symptoms. It is often confused with inflammatory diseases of small pelvis and prescribe anti-inflammatory therapy that is either no effect or a minimally improving the state of the patient.
For this reason, it is necessary to carry out differential diagnosis with diseases of the pelvic organs, for example, cystitis, endometriosis, crohn's disease and others. Finally, to confirm the diagnosis is possible by means of hardware research:
- Ultrasound of the venous system of Research that allows you to see the varicose veins, its waves.
- Doppler. Reveals the decrease of systolic velocity in the veins of the uterus and ovaries.
- The laparoscopy. Identify the veins in the region of the ovaries.
- Selective procedure. A precise study. It is performed by injection of contrast via the femoral, and other veins.
- CT. Allows you to exclude the pathology, to identify the veins of the uterus and ovaries, to show their curves and volume on the screen.
Also assigned additional studies to assess the condition of the patient, for example, blood tests and x-rays. As treatment of varicose veins of the pelvis, we will talk then.
Treatment
The main treatment is in compliance with the therapeutic measures prescribed by a doctor. In general, medication and exercise are enough to normalize the patient's condition.
In exceptional cases, when the disease began, and puts in danger the life of the fetus or of the mother, the doctors resort to surgery.
Therapeutic
A therapeutic method directed to stop and to reverse the flow of blood in the veins, the normalization of his tone, increase blood circulation, as well as withdrawal symptoms. The therapy consists of supplementation and exercise.
The main role of drug therapy in the treatment of varicose veins of the pelvis be the object of special drugs that improve venous tone, as well as drugs that prevent the formation of blood clots.
Surgical
The surgical treatment is prescribed in case of lack of response to conservative, as well as for medical reasons. There are the following operations:
- The ligation of the veins of the ovary.
- Bandaging the genital vein.
- Operation Troyanov-Trendelenburg position, if struck by one another, and the veins of the lower extremities.
So, he showed embolization of the ovarian veins, as it has an easy recovery period.
The method of surgical intervention depends on the contraindications, the extent of the disease and the individual characteristics of their flow. In any case, should be prescribed along with a doctor.
On whether the treatment of varicose veins of the small pelvis folk remedies, we will tell you more.
The traditional methods of
To folk remedies for varicose veins include the procedures and infusions, contributing to the improvement of the veins, for example:
- chestnut;
- fungus;
- from the roots of dandelion;
Folk healers recommend the procedure with the application of leeches to the sacrum and the coccyx.
Please, note! Treatment of folk remedies can not replace a conservative, so that should run in conjunction with the latest! Before using any recipes you should consult with your doctor in order to avoid negative consequences.
Exercise of the varicose veins of the small pelvis
Physical therapy for varicose veins of the pelvis consists of the following exercises:
- From a standing position, stand with your feet parallel, rise on toes and down. Repeat up to 30 times.
- From a standing position, the heel combined, feet separated. To place socks and the fall of up to 30 times.
- Stand straight, lift your heels in addition, matching socks. Tiptoe up to 30 times.
- To make a "bike" and "birch", to watch the full to straighten the legs.
The exercises can be performed in any place. If you want to, you can replace, add or get any exercise, most important, to ensure that the body is not too annoying. Exercise therapy should be combined with the wearing of compression hosiery.
Prevention of the disease
With proper prevention you can avoid varicose veins in more than 90% of the cases. Preventive measures start with regular visits to the doctor, consultations with a vascular surgeon. It is also important to:
limit physical activity and heavy lifting;
- engage in regular light physical exercise, physical therapy;
- to visit a massage therapist or do massage in the home;
- to regulate the diet, limit the intake of carcinogens and animal fat;
- to control the regularity of bowel movement and to eat foods which promote normal bowel movement, for example, the fiber or chicory;
- to take special medication course prescribed by your doctor;
Complications
Varicose veins, especially in the later stages, often complicated by bleeding dysfunctional uterine that is characterized by inflammation of the pelvic organs. This is due to violations of the outflow of the blood and the fragility of the walls of the vein.
Against the background of bleeding may develop thrombosis and the inflammatory process, therefore, if you notice the first symptoms, you should consult a doctor. Often attributable to the complications of thromboembolism, however, this condition to other causes.
Forecast
Prediction of the result of varicose veins of pelvic organs of women depends on many aspects: the extent, location, presence of disease co-existing complications, the General condition of the patient. In General, in the absence of bleeding, the prognosis is favorable. More than 80% of the patients following the recommendations of the doctor to feel positively.