According to statistics, every fifth person on the planet suffers from this disease. But, what it is and how to fight it? Doctors professional of the Baltic clinic veins was able to find the right method for the recovery of the body, with the use of special medical diagnostic equipment and devices for the treatment.
Varicose veins: the specificity of the disease, the peculiarities of
This disease people have suffered in ancient times. This is confirmed by the records of hippocrates, Avicenna and Paracelsus. The doctors of that time tried to deal with a breakdown, but the methods and procedures were unsuccessful.
Varicose veins is a persistent abnormal enlargement under the skin veins. The disease is manifested not only in the lower limbs, but also on the abdomen, hands and scrotum. Varicose veins refers to the number of progressive pathologies: if time does not take measures to prevent the development of the defect, the problem is set to grow from the pain the pain will get rid of even more difficult. The disease process is characterized by the fact that the veins are in a congested state, can not cope with the flow of blood. The legs gain excessive fatigue and swelling, has a weight in the legs and ankles, and a regular decrease of the attacks.
Symptoms
What sensations are harbingers of the development of the disease? There are many symptoms, the appearance of which you should immediately consult a doctor:
- heavy legs, feeling of the pads of the feet;
- swelling of the feet and the ankles (the higher volume foot, calves, 2 times);
- regular cramps;
- obviously veins;
- burning in "stars";
- trophic changes in the skin of the feet and lower legs;
- thickening of the skin in areas of varicose veins;
- pigmentation, the appearance of the dark dark tint of the skin;
- pain pain, to feel which can not only in the supine position;
- bruising;
- the appearance of venous ulcers.
The discomfort which will always be with a person, over time, develop into pain. They will totally destroy the working ability of the patient and can lead to his hospitalization.
Discover that you are a victim of the disease is quite simple. In the process of the development of varicose veins, the structure of the veins loses its elasticity, flexibility and firmness. In the end, the veins are in the upper layers of the skin in the bent position, the enlarged and curved condition. They can be seen with the naked eye and feel by touch. From the outside, these veins become wide, acquired a dark blue or purple color. Convoluted vessels, especially below the knees on the back, in the form resemble grapes.
Varicose veins is the failure of valves perforating veins, which can be of two types:
- Primary.
- In the secondary education. Develops during pregnancy, previously acquired cirrhosis of the liver.
When the operation of the valves of the cardiovascular system is disturbed, the flow of blood from the deep veins begins to flow into the area, the more tender and weak veins. That is why they expand, stretch and weaken. For full normalization of the cardiovascular system requires for the recovery of all the patients veins.
Reasons for the appearance of varicose
That result in such consequences? Global changes in the body can be caused by the following factors:
- Obesity. A violation of the functionality of the circulation of the blood, due to the replacement of fat and squeezing them inside located bodies.
- Pregnancy. The period of carrying a child often requires the use of hormonal methods for the repair of estrogen and progesterone. Their action immediately affects the appearance of varicose veins. The function of varicose veins in pregnant women is that after birth they can gradually dissolve. Also, there is a veins among women in a position with an increased volume of blood in the body. Of the cervix with the fetus puts pressure on those veins that go between the legs. This disrupts the vascular system and contributes to varicose veins.
- While in one position. Due to the sedentary and stagnant lifestyle often appears varicose veins. The disease occurs most often in people of such professions as a teacher, a surgeon.
- Genetically inherited. Congenital anomalies of the blood vessels is the most common cause for a disorder of the veins.
- The existence of previous trauma (fractures). Deformations produced by a fracture, often affects the function of the venous vessels. Once broken work flow enough to make a push for the development of varicose veins.
- Age-related changes. In the elderly the wall of the vein becomes weak, a part of the epithelial cells cease to perform 100% of its functions, whereby the operation of the valves is broken and appears varicose veins.
Modern methods of vein treatment
Expressed symptoms cannot be ignored, they must urgently begin to address the problems with the application of modern methods of treatment. Help with restoring the cardiovascular system provides a modern and professional clinic veins.
At the moment the clinics include treatments for varicose veins:
- conservative;
- surgical.
Each of them includes a number of recovery programs.
Conservative treatment
Treatment depends on the stage of the disease. Patients who succumbed to the influence of the disease, but are addressed in the early stages of its development, can undergo a reconstruction non-surgical way. The program for this type of treatment includes the following methods:
- Drugs. The course includes a thorough diagnostic examinations and the appointment of a doctor of appropriate medications for a certain period of time. After taking the drug the patient is re-examined. The results of the diagnosis, the specialist makes a decision about continued treatment or its cessation.
- Sclerotherapy of varicose veins. When using this method of treatment requires special tools. This is the a special drug that is injected with a syringe in suffering from varicose vein. The drug is characterized by the fact that it nourishes the affected vein. Due to this "deception" of the body, the blood starts to go on the healthy blood vessels. This method of recovery is not all, as it requires a certain stage of the development of varicose veins, vascular health and position of the nodes.
- The compression therapy. The recovery method consists of the application of special compression underwear, which is selected only by the attending physician. Compression is an effective method of non-surgical recovery, and the doctors of the Baltic veins clinic will provide expert assistance in the use of it to achieve a 100% refund.
Surgical removal of varicose veins
This method of treatment of leg veins remains popular, because the treatment is non-surgical way is not always possible to say goodbye to the disease. Because of the deep development of the disease, to get rid of it is possible only resorting to the work.
The main indications for surgery, surgical intervention in the treatment of varicose veins:
- The rapid development of the disease. The manifestation of the stage of trophic ulcers.
- Violation of the outflow of blood.
- Thrombophlebitis.
- The continuation of the saphenous veins.
- Swelling and high fatigue legs.
There are also a painless procedure, with the use of modern techniques
- Radiofrequency obliteration of veins. RFO and EVRF allows with the help of radio waves to restore the structure of blood vessels inside. For surgery clinic uses single-use catheters, automatic generators of radio waves.
- SVS – thermal occlusion of the pulse of the steam. The method involves the treatment of veins by injecting into the inside of the vein catheter, through which the through the pinholes enters the abundant stream of steam. Hot steam allows you to penetrate in the most inaccessible areas of the vessel and the impact of convoluted and deformed veins. After the course of treatment in this way Vienna is decreased.
- The Work Varadi. The most difficult method. Requires the removal of the diseased veins. Method is 100% effective. After the end of the day, the patient can go home. The only condition: the use of compression stockings from the surgery.
- EVLT or laser coagulation of veins. For the procedure, laser is used. The beam is directed at the diseased vessel, and it allows to localize the defect. Requires the use of local anesthesia. The procedure leaves no scars, cuts or burns.
- The Venaseal system includes the complete closure of diseased veins of the legs by sticking valves vessels with a biological glue.
Very often, the surgical treatment combined with conservative. After surgery it is often necessary to provide a result of the use of drugs.
Prevention of varicose veins
The result is to cure stuck and varicose veins ceased to exist, it requires not only regular remedy for stabilization of the condition of the organism, but also the prevention of diseases of the fit of the simple rules of the way of life.
The doctors claim that it is easier to prevent disease than to treat it. Simple rules of behavior and way of living will help to prevent the development of varicose veins:
- The creation of the day: change of the different types of stress on the body. To minimize orthostatic stress.
- The availability of orthopaedic chairs in sedentary work at the table.
- The crushing rejection and narrow clothing and shoes.
- The implementation of regular Biking and swimming.
- Execution of morning and evening charging.
- Ordering of weight (with a sharp set of weight to refer to the dietitian).
- Contrasting shower.
- The passing of a day from 1.5 liters of fluid.
While waiting for a long journey, and has expressed signs of the condition, take care of all the preparations of the road. Soothing gels and ointments is a great assistant in such events.
The application of simple measures for the prevention of diseases, not only can slow down the progression of the disease. Such actions will help to get rid of the disease and prevent its progression. To notice some signs of the deterioration of the condition of your body, then you need to consult with a phlebologist. Modern diagnostic centers, can identify a diagnosis and determine an effective way in his therapy.