Disease with "global", which is diagnosed in more than half of earth's population – varicose veins of the lower extremities.
Varicose veins caused by sudden disruptions in the outflow of venous blood in the footwell, or overrun and vascular occlusion, which led to the development of degradation processes in the venous walls. This process contributes to the failure of the valve system and connective tissue weakness of the veins.
What is the root of all evil?
A lot of extensive system of reservoirs, including the superficial and deep venous veins, supplying blood into the heart of man. Linking them with every other type of alarm system, which provides the timely discharge of blood.
The main burden in ensuring the necessary circulation in the deep venous vessels, due to its bulk and power. And only a small dose of a burden to take on surface vessels.
The heart as a pump "running" blood vascular channels. In some loads (walking person, squat, etc) the heart pushes it through blood vessels, overcomes the gravitational force (weight). When the muscle tissue of the legs relaxed (if poor training or at rest) under the weight of gravity the blood, which quickly drop to the leg.
The presence of a particular vein walls of the pockets, in order to facilitate the implementation of valve operation and prevent reverse circulation of the blood. The value of the valve system is very large to act as a door and all of its damage, which leads to disruption of blood flow and increased blood flow, put them down.
This causes stagnation of blood in the veins, their enlargement and inflammation, the swelling and the bumps, the failure of the valve system is unable to stop the enlarged veins. The result – a violation of blood circulation in the extremities and varicose vein expansion.
Causes of varicose veins
The disease has two forms of development – primary and secondary. The Genesis of primary varicose of the leg, due to irregularities in the vein walls:
- reduce their tone;
- the loss of elasticity;
- increased intravenous pressure.
- nodular formations in the enlarged veins.
In the development of these diseases did not play a role:
- genetic predisposition;
- advanced age;
- excess body weight and bodily injury;
- large load on the leg veins.
The cause for the development of the disease can be sudden load on the legs and strains of pregnancy and childbirth. A result of these factors, in most cases, to become increased intravenous pressure in the extremities and damage to the valve apparatus.
The cause of the secondary form of – post-thrombotic varicose is the result of pathological processes in most vascular diseases of the legs in the form of:
- thrombosis, transferred to the primary phase of the disease;
- congenital vascular dysplasia and fistula in arteries and veins;
- syndrome parks-Weber;
- tumors and trauma;
- the immunological and neuroendocrine disorders.
An additional factor in the development of varicose veins in women can be oral contraceptives, which causes hormonal imbalance. A direct link has not been confirmed, but due to their intake can develop complex processes existing pathology caused by the varicose veins of the extremities.
Early signs of varicose veins on the legs are non-specific and few. Very pronounced, varicose veins, pain syndrome in the legs under load, accompanied by a funeral and burning of the affected areas.
The normal foot fatigue, swelling of the back zones of the feet and ankles. There is pain syndrome, pain, reaching, in the course of veins.
A normal symptom of the early stage of the disease is that the pain and swelling, which are more pronounced in the evening and in the morning pass. Visual changes of blood vessels in the beginning of the disease is not observed. The patient may experience only very tired.
- The disease progresses slowly and can develop over the years. The lack of timely treatment can manifest of chronic venous insufficiency.
Symptoms of varicose veins on the legs - 7 traits
The main symptoms of varicose veins in the legs are characterized by:
1. External changes of the vessels. The shape and configuration of the deep and the saphenous vessels – the most striking symptom of varicose veins. It should be noted, saccular or single focal thickening of the blood vessels with the nodular lesions and localization to the club.
Become purple or bluish color. Not previously visible small vessels, appear on the surface in the form of a fine vascular network. Often these changes occur on the legs and in the inner zone of the foot.
2. Pain, syndrome. The usual manifestation is that the caviar. With the development of the disease, they become stronger and are coupled with the muscle cramps in the lower part of the legs, orthostatic diseases – care of the pain in the supine position and continued the transition to a standing position.
Painful palpation in the absence of visible changes, confirming the pathological changes in deep-lying vessels.
3. Swelling. Manifestation of swelling in the process of varicose veins is characterized by symptoms. Appears localized to the lower third of the leg and foot. Therefore, in the projection of the injury causes severe itching of the skin.
If during a night's rest swelling of the mines, this is an alarming signal of the final stage of the progression of the disease (stage of decompensation). In such a situation should be excluded from the accession of infection and don't miss out the development of trophic ulcers.
4. Itchy skin, which is manifested before the development of the bright signs of varicose veins, with the existing terms of the trends in the outflow of venous.
5. Hyperpigmentation, which appears in the background light of clinical signs. The skin in the area around the damaged veins, on the road and in the vicinity, in places, abrasions and injuries, is induration (compaction), to become the dark blue is thinning of the surface epithelium and atrophy of the subcutaneous structures.
6. Hyperemia is a constant feeling of freezing limbs, fingers and toes.
7. Development of open venous ulcers is considered a complex version of varicose veins, or is a consequence of specific changes of the skin in the last stage of the disease.
Different people and the disease progresses differently depending on the specific characteristics of the location of the veins (superficial or deep).
Therefore, the threat of "underwater stone" varicose veins, is invisible, asymptomatic, which may occur from the liquid phases.
Which doctor specialist should I contact?
The manifestation of the first signs of the disease, you must immediately consult a doctor. After all, in the early stages of the disease, you can even stop treatment with medications. Treatment of varicose veins in the legs are some of the doctor.
If such a specialist at the polyclinic not, the problem can be resolved with the help of the appropriate treatment.
Treatment of varicose veins in the legs
Treatment of varicose veins on the legs are constructed in accordance with the extent of vascular injury.
- The first stage is the expression of the restless legs syndrome, accompanied by swelling.
- The second phase will include the pathology permanent swelling, skin pigmentation seal of the subcutaneous structures (cellulose), and the development of various injuries.
- In the third stage is characterized by ulcerative errors trophic origin.
Of course, to stop the process easier, without waiting for the third stage of the disease. In the early stages to stop the process, you can still treatment with medications and added to its effectiveness, home remedies.
There are many means of treatment of varicose veins in the early stages of the disease. These include drug therapy or different procedures minimally invasive technologies.
First of all, this compression underwear (stockings, pantyhose, socks) and elastic bandaging. When the compression of certain muscle groups, improve blood flow and reduce the process of stagnation of the blood. This technique eliminates the further expansion of blood vessels and brain development.
Today is the ideal a product from varicose veins, which affect all of the links pathogenetic process of the development of the disease – not. In most cases, apply special therapy. Partly to stop the development process in the initial stages of the conservative therapy is possible, but existing nodules medications can not be removed.
Drugs for the treatment of varicose veins on the legs
1. Basic prescribe medications that can restore vascular tone, relieve venous congestion and to improve the processes of microcirculation in tissues, in the form of sprays, gels, tablets and ointments.
2. In order to prevent the development of thrombosis prescribers, with the inclusion of heparin, and blood thinners.
3. Reduce inflammation swelling and pain often are assigned to special gels, sprays and ointments from varicose veins.
Surgery
When running the procedure, varicose veins, surgery can not be avoided. Modern techniques are minimally invasive and are radically different from the old methods. Has low invasiveness and absence of signicant pain. This:
- the technique of minimally invasive procedures, eliminating the pathology of the venous return;
- more on amendments to the procedure selected in accordance with the applicable pathology;
- the method of hardening, which is based on the elimination of blood flow by the method of adhesion at the vein wall;
- completion of the venous lumen laser coagulation;
- treatment of varicose veins large vessels by the method of radiofrequency ablation;
- and the combined method of sclerosing and other procedures.
The method of treatment is chosen taking into account the clinical picture. It is therefore very important to seek medical help on time. Do not rely on the effectiveness of the various methods of home treatment.
You can only alleviate the symptoms but completely cure is not easy. The most effective means, which serves the Addition of drug therapy include:
- compresses, tinctures, and hot wraps from the fruit kernels, green bark, leaves and inflorescences of plants – well known for its healing properties, horse chestnut;
- compresses and rubbing of the affected veins with Apple cider vinegar;
- lotions and compresses of tincture with wormwood of curdled milk;
- foot baths and lotions on the blue clay;
- drinking grape juice or wine from red grapes.
And certainly not going to hurt anyone, recommends and selects special exercises doctor of physical therapy.
The prevention of varicose veins
As a preventive measures apply:
- dousing the feet with a gradual lowering of temperature to improve blood circulation;
- foot bath, followed by rubbing with a towel and the use of healing creams;
- massage;
- if you rest, keep your feet in elevated position.
Recommended: give up visiting the hot steam room and sauna, to eliminate the physical stress on the feet. For balance, a nutritious diet and quitting Smoking and alcohol. To remove weight and to choose the comfortable shoes.