Signs of varicose veins on the legs are often found - this pathology is found in almost every third woman. This disease, accompanied by enlargement of the lumen and thinning of the walls of the venous vessels, leads not only to the appearance of cosmetic defects, but also is accompanied by pain and malnutrition of the tissues of the lower extremities. As a result, if left untreated, a woman can develop food ulcers on her legs, which can lead to even more serious complications. This is why starting varicose vein treatment should always be timely.
Signs of varicose veins in women are not always noticeable in the early stages - sometimes the disease lasts for a long time.Causes and early signs
Veins in the legs are affected by varicose veins under the influence of the following factors:
- overweight?
- heredity?
- sedentary lifestyle
- long stay in a static position.
- pregnancy?
- childbirth?
- taking high-dose contraceptives.
- Increased abdominal pressure with frequent or prolonged coughing, sneezing or constipation.
- overload during exercise or exercise.
- foot injuries?
- pelvic pathology?
- excessive use of tanning or heat treatments.
- wearing uncomfortable shoes.
- the habit of sitting cross-legged?
- alcohol abuse?
- old age.
Due to the increased pressure in the venous vessels and the stagnation of the blood, the vessels are removed, the blood flowing in them changes their direction and flow rate, as the walls of the vessels change their tone and the valves stop working. normally. As a result, changes in the veins lead to the development of a vicious cycle in hemodynamics and other venous vascular functions.
In the early stages of varicose veins, blood flow can be compensated for by conservative means - wearing compression underwear, exercise and the use of bentonites. However, as the disease progresses, changes in the structure of the veins become irreversible and can only be removed surgically.
The symptoms of varicose veins can significantly disrupt the normal rhythm of life.
The following events may be the first signs of varicose veins:
- weight on the legs?
- the appearance of telangiectasias - spider veins and eyes of different colors (blue, red, black).
- feeling of fullness during a long stay in a stationary position (sitting, standing).
- convulsions at night.
- relief of symptoms after walking or resting in a horizontal position.
Often, the first manifestations of this common disease are attributed to fatigue and a visit to the doctor can be postponed until the severe consequences of the disease appear. As the expansion of the venous walls progresses, the symptoms become more intense and then new ones are added to the above manifestations.
Symptoms
The enlargement of the cirrhosis in later stages is manifested by the following symptoms:
- rapid fatigue in the legs.
- pain?
- feeling full of fluid.
- soft tissue swelling after exercise
- transparency and protrusion of large veins over the skin.
- itchy skin?
- bruises due to rupture of large vessels.
- peeling of the skin?
- hair loss?
- food ulcers.
In the context of varicose veins in women, blood clots - clots - can form in the lumen of the veins. When they migrate through the bloodstream, consequences of varying severity develop: thrombosis, venous thrombosis, development of cardiovascular disease, opening and evaporation of ulcers, entry of blood clots into the vessels of the heart or lungs.
Diagnostics and treatment
To confirm the diagnosis, a woman should contact a vascular surgeon and have an examination. The diagnostic plan includes an examination with organic studies:
- Doppler ultrasound of the feet?
- duplex angioscanning;
- rheosagography?
- X-ray and radionuclide methods.
The treatment regimen for varicose veins of the legs is determined by the stage of the disease. Preservatives can be used early:
- wearing compression tights or a bandage with elastic bandages.
- adequate physical activity.
- wearing comfortable shoes.
- physiotherapy exercises?
- elimination of static load on the legs.
- benton application.
The duration of conservative treatment is individual and depends on the rate of disease progression and compliance with the doctor's recommendations. It can be supplemented with a special diet, which involves the introduction of foods in the diet that help strengthen the walls of blood vessels.
The likelihood of varicose veins recurring under the attack of conservative treatments is determined by each clinical case. In many ways, the success of treatment depends on the timeliness of a doctor's visit.
Also, these treatments are recommended at the stage of preparation for surgical treatment or for those patients who are contraindicated for invasive intervention.
Sometimes preventing the development of varicose veins can consist of performing minimally invasive interventions. They apply only to strict indications, which are determined during the examination of the patient.
Treatment of advanced varicose veins usually involves surgery - minimally invasive or classic.
If possible, a woman should be given radical treatment for varicose veins:
- compression sclerotherapy?
- laser coagulation?
- photocoagulation?
- radio frequency coagulation.
If the impact of these minimally invasive techniques is not enough, then classic surgeries are performed for more radical surgery:
- miniflebectomy;
- phlebectomy?
- The Trendelenburg method (with complications from thrombosis and infection).
Sometimes classic surgical techniques are complemented by the use of minimally invasive ones. This combination can reduce surgical trauma and shorten the postoperative rehabilitation period.
Varicose veins of the lower extremities can be successfully treated, especially in the early stages. This is why the first signs of this disease should always be a reason to visit a vascular surgeon. Varicose veins can occur at different ages and observations show that women are more likely to suffer from this disease. The signs of varicose veins in women are the same as in men.