That is why all those who are faced with this problem, it is important to know the causes of varicose veins, its symptoms, and most importantly, to learn the best methods of treatment of this disease.
General information
Varicose veins is a chronic vascular disease which develops as a result of blood stasis (often in the lower limbs). This happens due to the bankruptcy of the vascular valves, which usually bleed up exclusively from the lower limbs to the heart. The blood that is a long time puts pressure on the walls of the blood vessels, causing them to become thinner, lose their elasticity and become deformed, a significant expansion. On the feet of such a patient by the naked eye can observe the writhing "snake" vessels that are raised above the skin, and in some places to the formation of varicose nodes.
Reasons for the appearance of varicose veins
The reasons for the development of this disease quite a bit. In particular, the varicose veins can cause:
- "Bad" heredity. With varicose veins experienced by individuals with a congenital weakness of the valve apparatus or venous walls.
- Increased venous pressure. Very often this disease leads factors that increase the pressure, namely, pregnancy, obesity, constant vertical load (when one day standing on my feet), sedentary lifestyle (sedentary work).
- Hormonal means. Some hormonal medications, particularly birth control pills with high estrogen, cause a blood clot and can lead to varicose veins.
- Violation of the circulation of the blood. Crashes can happen due to the poor physical activity, Smoking, wearing too tight shoes, or chronic constipation.
- Hormonal disorders associated with age-related changes in the body.
Manifestations and complications of the disease
Doctors have noticed that varicose veins is not so terrible in itself as dangerous complications. Indeed, in the early stages of the development of the disease the enlargement of the saphenous veins is for the face aesthetic problem (especially affecting women). The first appear on the skin spider veins — t.n. "webs". The person thus begins to feel the weight in the legs, noticeable swelling of the limbs and feels the pain when walking. It is important symptoms of varicose veins, which in any case should not be ignored. If the person is not in a hurry to go to the doctor and find the cause of the disease, he risks start early in the morning to be faced with a problem that cannot be resolved without surgical intervention.
With the development of varicose veins of the skin of the feet thickens and becomes a blue color. The calf of the patient to begin to "whine", even after a short walk, but under the skin you may notice swollen veins. And, over time, these veins become very painful.
But, this is only the beginning of serious health problems. If the person begins to deal with the existing disease of the skin around the affected veins start to happen irreversible changes, and later appears sores. Moreover, without treatment, the inner walls of the veins become inflamed and trigger formation of blood clots. So developing thrombophlebitis. The increase in size, thrombus block the lumen of the vein, and at any time of the clot can break away. This condition can result in death.
So, it is clear that varicose veins should be treated. And to start therapy as soon as possible. Next, we consider the methods of treatment of this disease.
Drugs
In the treatment of varicose veins, be sure to apply the medication. Most of the capsules or tablets that you have on the body multilateral action. In particular:
- Special tools. These drugs increase the flow of blood, preventing the development of thrombosis, and at the same time increase the tone of vascular walls. To eliminate veins, these drugs will not work, but to remove the swelling of the feet, eliminate the burning and the pain, they are completely capable of.
- Medications that thin the blood. These medications thin the blood and promote better circulation, prevents the development of thrombosis.
- Anti-inflammatory drugs. These include tablets, ointments and gels which eliminate the pain, relieve swelling and prevent platelets from sticking together. But, what is more, these drugs prevent inflammation of the veins, leading to thrombosis.
Tights varicose veins
Women experience varicose veins more often than men. This is largely due to the hormonal changes that occur in the female body (menopause, pregnancy). That is why the best ways to prevent varicose veins is to wear special stocking or tights. Such compression wraps on the legs and prevents the varicose veins and, therefore, is an excellent prevention of varicose veins. And in the case of already developed disease, this underwear protects legs from the pain, swelling and fatigue.
Hydrotherapy
The treatment of varicose veins water known since ancient times. Under the influence of different temperatures, the veins constrict and dilate, which helps to improve their elasticity. Knowing this, the modern doctors use hydrotherapy in the early stages of the development of varicose veins when the skin began to appear spider veins. Moreover, depending on the existing problem, baths can be local (only for legs) or General (whole body). The temperature of the water in the tub changes from 20 to 40 °C.
Unconventional therapies
In the complex treatment of varicose veins can be received, and non-traditional methods. Here are a few examples.
The juice of potato
The affected vein should be in the morning, afternoon and evening lubricate freshly squeezed juice from potatoes and apply on the night a bandage with a bandage dipped in this juice. In addition 3 R/day, you should drink 100 ml of juice from the potato. Treatment of varicose veins of the this tool need to be 3-4 months.
Apple cider vinegar
It is called "object No. 1" from varicose veins, and all because apple cider vinegar improves blood circulation, strengthens the vascular wall and improves the skin tone. To apply it is very simple: 2-3 R/day for the lubrication of the skin with vinegar to the affected veins. And the parallel need to drink a glass of water, which was diluted 1 teaspoonful of vinegar. The duration of therapy is 2 months.
The leaves of Kalanchoe
This is another effective remedy to combat varicose veins. Fill a half liter bottle of crushed leaves of Kalanchoe half, and pour the raw material is 40% alcohol, so the bottle was full. The provision of the means to infuse in a dark place, in the course of the week, strain it and use the tincture for rubbing on affected areas 2 p/day. The procedure should be supplemented with a light massage of the veins. This treatment lasts 4 months.
Willow bark
A good help in the fight against the disease will be bath with white willow bark. For this procedure you need to chop the bark, then 2 tablespoons of raw materials pour 400 ml of water, and simmer on low heat for 15 minutes. Ready means add it in a bucket with water and then dip the feet and hold for 30 minutes. And immediately after the completion of the procedure, wear the compression stockings and to take the load off. How to conduct the procedure is supposed to be a day for the last 3 months. By the way, to enhance the effect of the decoction of willow bark can be mixed with a decoction of oak bark.
All of the above are excellent means of prevention of this disease, and to provide a good help in the treatment of varicose veins in the early stages of the disease. However, practice shows that in 80% of cases of persons from the affected veins turn to doctors already working disease. In such a situation, no compression, no creams and ointments or folk remedies, are not able however to influence the progression of the disease. Required drastic measures. Fortunately, modern medicine is ready to offer effective methods for solving this complex problem.
Sclerotherapy
This non-surgical method of dealing with varicose veins in which a doctor using a fine needle, injected in the affected vein special substance. This material glues the vein from inside, causing it dissolves and the blood flow begins to go through the healthy veins. The number of sessions for the introduction of the sclerosant may vary depending on the weight. And in the course of the treatment, the patient must wear a compression garment.
As a result of this therapy, the person practically forgets about varicose veins. Only 25% of the cases the recurrences appear, and they are typically associated with running disease. However, it should be understood that sclerotherapy not be performed on pregnant women and obese.
Laser treatment
This is one of the modern achievements of medicine, which allows you to get rid of varicose veins without surgery. Radiation, which generates the laser "welds" the affected vein, thus preventing their mistakes and cutting off the flow of blood, which begins to go deeper in the veins. With the passage of the time the related vessels is formed of connective tissue, which are then solved.
This method of problem solving is more effective than sclerotherapy. It is less traumatic, it takes less than 40 minutes, and the patient can leave the clinic only after 2 hours after surgery. No wonder the treatment of varicose veins laser called "office surgery". The incision of the skin is to be done only with the elimination of large varicose veins, while smaller veins are removed without damage to the tissues. You only need to remember that the cost of such operations is quite high.
Radiofrequency ablation
Recently in our country began to practise the most modern method to eliminate the affected veins, which is called radiofrequency ablation. It is used for the treatment of large trunk veins affected by varicose veins. In this case, through the puncture of the skin in the affected vein injected radiofrequency catheter that using microwaves "brews" vein. Moreover, the catheter has sensors that will allow you to monitor the effectiveness of the procedure.
This method can compete with the laser treatment, because it requires no incisions on the skin, leaves no bruises and is carried out for only 30 minutes. On the day of the operation, the patient can return to his duties. However, the cost of this procedure is high, even in comparison with laser photocoagulation.
Surgical removal
It is important to understand that in the case of eczema, thrombophlebitis, and trophic ulcers, the treatment of the above methods is not possible. Started to eliminate varicose veins can only surgical removal of the veins. However, it is not so critical. In the Arsenal of modern surgeons, there are microsurgical techniques for removal of the diseased vein through a small incision, and scarring after the procedure simply does not remain. In addition, the new technology allows them to remove the painful veins literally 30-40 minutes.
Fear of varicose veins is not necessary. On the contrary, the disease requires close attention, and, the sooner, the better. Early detection and correct treatment will help to eliminate disease and live a full life.