The pathology of the veins or, as this disease is also called, varicose veins, is increasingly affecting the modern population. Therefore, it is important for every person to know what the essence of varicose veins is, its causes and how it can occur.
After all, as you know, the best treatment is to prevent the onset of the disease and not to fight the existing symptoms.
The causes of varicose veins and its elimination is a long-term basis for research by experts from many countries around the world, therefore, this issue has now been studied quite well.
How the disease develops
In a healthy person, blood circulates in two directions: from the heart down and up, when blood flows again through the heart muscle. In the vessels of the veins in the legs, there are valves that ensure the movement of blood and push the blood flow upwards.
The healthy veins in the legs allow blood to circulate both up and down, and their valves supply blood to all the deep vessels.
If the venous vessels are affected and the veins dilate, then the valve does not fit well into the vessel wall, blood accumulates in the lower extremities. This is how varicose veins begin.
How do varicose veins manifest themselves further? Incomplete blood flow causes the veins to stretch, the gap between the valve and the wall of the veins in the legs becomes more and more.
The venous vessel loses its tone, small capillary networks appear on the surface of the skin and the intravenous pressure increases.
If varicose veins appear, then the veins, unfortunately, are no longer destined to become completely healthy and there is a need for treatment. That is why it is necessary to find out what are the causes of the appearance of varicose veins, the possible ways of prevention and elimination.
So, varicose veins are the causes.
Varicose veins
The causes of varicose veins have been fully investigated by specialists - venologists from different countries, and as a result, certain factors that cause varicose veins have been proven.
- Varicose veins in the legs can occur, first of all, due to the fact that a person is bipolar creature. As a result of the fact that the body of "Homo sapiens" is mostly in an upright position during the day, it exerts significant pressure on the lower extremities.
- A hypodynamic lifestyle is another factor in the appearance of varicose veins. When leading a sedentary lifestyle, blood flow to the lower extremities slows down first and then unpleasant stagnation occurs in this area. Chronic swelling and a feeling of heaviness in the legs appear. Therefore, if the work is associated with a constant presence on the computer, the risk of disease increases significantly.
- Work related to increased physical activity. All organs work intensively, the intensity of the limbs is almost constant. Blood pressure is significantly higher than normal and the deformity of the vessels of the legs becomes chronic.
- Stable posture. If a person, due to his duties, is forced to spend a lot of time on his feet, then this also disrupts venous blood flow, there is increased blood pressure in the vessels of the legs and stagnation begins to appear. People with professions such as hairdresser, make-up artist, salesman are at risk.
- Hereditary factor. Unfortunately, many diseases come from our older relatives. Therefore, if there have been patients with varicose veins in previous generations, then varicose veins can occur in offspring much more often than in people who have not inherited this harmful disease.
- Hormonal changes. If the hormonal background is unstable, there are violations in this regard, then the onset of venous disease often does not last long. Particularly often in this way, varicose veins can start in women during pregnancy, when there is a colossal hormonal change. The menopausal period is no less dangerous in this regard, as the level of the hormone estrogen decreases, and as a result, the venous walls become looser and more prone to stretching. In addition, long-term hormone therapy can trigger the onset of varicose veins.
- Abnormal growth of veins, various formations inside the vessels, for example, fistulas or fistulas. If they occur, then blood is pumped directly from the arteries to the venous vessels, so the intravenous pressure rises sharply.
- Stressful period, prolonged ribs. Stress for a long time is dangerous for the work of the whole body, and calf blood vessels are no exception. Central nervous system dysfunction usually has an extremely detrimental effect on the functioning of the circulatory system, including the lower extremity area.
- Excess body weight. Obesity is harmful to the body as a whole and the legs suffer from overweight especially severely. Why do varicose veins appear when the body weight has exceeded the norm? The fact is that the extra pounds put pressure on the vessels of the pelvis and calves of the legs, swelling occurs, the work of blood vessels is disrupted and, consequently, the congestion of blood and deformation of the veins in this area long.
- Smoking. This addiction causes a sharp narrowing of the blood vessels, especially the veins and capillaries in the lower extremities. Due to a sudden spasm, the blood flow in the venous vessel slows down, the blood supply to these areas deteriorates. The vessels become brittle, stagnation occurs and then a clot forms.
- Old age. When he reaches old age, all the systems of the body wear out and sometimes they refuse to function normally and the legs are no exception. In addition to the loss of elasticity of the walls of blood vessels and veins, in this case, the reduction of general dynamism is also affected, a preference for a sedentary sedentary lifestyle.
- Excessive consumption of alcohol, fatty, spicy and salty foods. Not only do the venous walls suffer from gastric excesses, but also excess cholesterol is formed - the main factor that contributes to the formation of blood clots and blood clots.
- Uncomfortable clothes. These, for example, are pants - stretched, too tight legs, resulting in a violation of blood flow. All these, probably, modern elements of the wardrobe, in the case of their normal wear, have a detrimental effect on health, the violation of the venous circulation becomes chronic, the vessels are deformed and varicose veins appear.
- Uncomfortable shoes with high heels or simply uncomfortable synthetic materials that do not allow the passage of air. When you wear such shoes, the legs are constantly tense, there is constant pressure on the calf muscles, from which blood accumulates in the venous vessels. This contempt for your comfort and health is an immediate condition for the onset of varicose veins.
- Unfortunately, the cause of varicose veins in the legs is also excessive enthusiasm for baths, Turkish baths, saunas. In case of abuse, these procedures can also significantly disrupt the blood circulation processes in the body, creating increased pressure in the veins of the lower extremities.
Is it possible to eliminate the causes of varicose veins?
If the varicose veins have already appeared and the veins have lost their original shape, tone and smoothness and the blood flow is disturbed, then only therapeutic measures will help. And what to do to maintain the health of the venous vessels of the legs?
Follow these simple instructions:
- Control your body weight, try to keep your weight normal, do not allow the appearance of extra pounds. Let regular physical activity without excessive tension of the calf muscles, physical activity, frequent walking become part of the lifestyle.
- Try to avoid frequent gastronomic excesses. Smoked meat, fatty foods, sweets, canned food and just very salty foods should be a very rare guest at your table.
- Give preference to comfortable shoes of high quality from natural materials, in which your feet will "breathe" and leave high heels only for ceremonies.
- The same goes for clothes. Avoid synthetic, overly tight things, do not buy smaller clothes in the hope of future weight loss. First of all, things need to be comfortable.
- Overcome addictions. This point needs no detailed comment.
- You should drink clean water, weak teas, herbal infusions, homemade fruits, fruit drinks. Generally, the amount of fluid should be at least one and a half (preferably two) liters per day.
conclusion
Like other diseases, vascular pathology of the feet is easier to prevent in time by treating severe symptoms.
If it is important for you to maintain your health for many years, take care of your feet, do not ignore gravity and night swelling, try to spend some time relaxing at night after a long day.
An active lifestyle, a healthy diet and the absence of addictions are the key to staying active for many years.