A disease with a "global reach", which is diagnosed in more than half of the total number of the inhabitants of the earth – the veins of the lower limbs.
Varicose veins caused by a sudden disruption of the outflow of venous blood in the footwell, or overflow and vascular occlusion, causing 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?
Huge great system of reservoirs, including superficial and deep venous vessels, the blood supply of the heart of man. Connects with every other type of alarm system, provision of timely discharge of blood.
The main burden in providing the necessary circulation in the deep venous vessels, because of their mass and strength. And only a small dose loads of take on surface vessels.
The heart as a pump "works" the blood vascular channels. Under certain loads (walking person, squat, etc.) the heart to push through the veins, overcomes the gravitational force (gravity). When the muscle tissue of the legs relaxed (if poor training or on holiday), under the weight of gravity the blood, the quickly to be released to the legs.
The presence of the particular vein walls of the pockets, to facilitate the performance of valve function and prevents reverse circulation of the blood. The value of the valve system is very large, it acts as a gate and all its damage leads to disruption of the flow of blood and increases the flow of blood, flush it down.
This causes stagnation of blood in the veins, their enlargement and inflammation, swelling and bumps, the failure of the valve system is not able to stop the enlarged vein. The result – a violation of blood circulation in the extremities and varicose venous enlargement.
Reasons for the appearance of varicose veins
The disease has two forms of development – for primary and secondary education. The genesis of primary varicose of the legs caused by abnormalities of the venous wall:
- the decrease of their tone;
- the loss of elasticity;
- increased intravenous pressure.
- nodular formations in the extended vessels.
In the development of these pathologies did not play a role:
- genetic predisposition;
- advanced age;
- with excessive weight, and injuries;
- large load on the leg veins.
To cause development of the disease can be a sudden burden on your feet and the strains of pregnancy and childbirth. A consequence of these factors, in most cases, to become increased intravenous pressure in the extremities and damage to the valve apparatus.
The reason for the secondary form of – post-thrombotic varicose is caused by pathological processes in most of the vascular system of the legs in the form:
- thrombosis, transmitted to the primary stage of the disease;
- congenital vascular dysplasia and fistula in the arteries and the veins;
- syndrome parks-Weber;
- tumors and trauma;
- immune and neuroendocrine disorders.
An additional factor in the development of varicose veins in women can be oral contraceptives cause hormonal imbalance. A direct correlation is not confirmed, but due to their intake can develop complicated processes existing pathology caused by the varicose veins of the limbs.
The early signs of varicose veins of the legs are not specific and several. Many expressed veins, pain syndrome in the legs under load, accompanied by mounds and burning of the affected areas.
Normal – foot fatigue, swelling of the back zones of the feet and ankles. There is a pain syndrome of pain, reaching in the course of the veins.
The usual symptom of the initial stage of the disease is that pain and swelling are more pronounced in the evening and in the morning pass. The visible changes of the veins in the beginning of the disease is not observed. The patient may experience only very tired.
- The disease progresses slowly, may develop over the years. The lack of timely medical treatment may be manifested in chronic venous insufficiency.
Symptoms of varicose veins of the legs - 7 features
The main symptoms of varicose veins in the legs are characterized by:
1. The external changes of the vessels. The shape and configuration of the deep and the saphenous vessels – the most striking symptom of varicose veins. It is noted saccular or uniform focal thickening of the blood vessels with the nodular lesions and the localization team.
They become purple or blue color. Not previously visible small vessels, appear on the surface in the form of a fine vascular network. Often such changes appear on the leg and in the inner zone of the leg.
2. The pain syndrome. The usual manifestation is that of caviar. With the development of the disease, they become stronger and are accompanied by muscle spasms of the lower leg, orthostatic disease – care pain in the supine position and the continuation of the transition in a standing position.
Painful palpation in the absence of visible changes, confirming the pathological changes in the deeply placed vessels.
3. Swelling. Manifestation of swelling in the process of varicose veins are characteristic symptoms. Appears localised in the lower third of the leg and feet. Thus, in the projection of the lesion causes severe itching of the skin.
If during a night's rest swelling subsides, this is an alarm signal, which indicates end-stage disease progression (stage of decompensation). In such a situation should be excluded from the access of an infection and do not miss the development of trophic ulcers.
4. Itching of the skin, which is manifested before the development of the bright signs of varicose veins, with the already existing expressions pathologies of the venous outflow.
5. Hyperpigmentationthat occurs on the background of a bright clinical signs. The skin in the area damaged veins, in their course, and in the vicinity, in places of bruises and injuries, is induration (compaction), to become dark and the blue is the cleaning of the surface epithelium and atrophy of the subcutaneous structures.
6. Hyperemia is a constant feeling of freezing limbs, fingers and toes.
7. The development of open venous ulcers are considered to be a complicated variant of varicose veins, or a consequence of specific changes of the skin in the last stage of the disease.
Different people and the disease progresses differently according to the specific characteristics of the location of the veins (superficial or deep).
Therefore, the threat of "underwater stone" of the varicose veins, it is invisible, asymptomatic, which can occur from running on stage.
Which doctor specialist should I contact?
The manifestation even of the early signs of the disease, you must immediately consult a doctor. After all, in the early stages of the disease, even can to stop the therapy. The treatment of varicose veins of the legs, makes a certain doctor.
If as a specialist in the polyclinic not, the problem can be solved by assigning proper treatment.
The treatment of varicose veins of the legs.
The treatment of varicose veins of the legs constructed in accordance with the degree of vascular lesions.
- The first stage is the manifestation of the restless legs syndrome, accompanied by swelling.
- The second phase will involve the pathology permanent swelling, pigmentation of the skin seal subcutaneous structures (cellulose), as well as the development of different lesions.
- The third phase is characterized by ulcerative defects of trophic origin.
Naturally, to stop the process easier, without having to wait for the third degree of the disease. In the early stages to stop the process can still be therapy, adding to its effectiveness, home remedies.
There are many ways of treatment of varicose veins in the initial stages of the disease. These include therapy or different procedures minimally invasive technologies.
First of all, this compression underwear (stockings, pantyhose, socks) and elastic bandaging. When squeezing certain muscle groups, which improves the flow of blood and reduction of the process of stagnation of the blood. This technique eliminates the further expansion of the blood vessels and the development of the brain.
Today, the ideal medications of varicose veins, which affects all links of the pathogenetic process of the development of the disease – not. In most cases, apply special therapy. Partly to stop the process of development in the initial stages of the conservative therapy is possible, but existing nodules medications can not be removed.
Medication for the treatment of varicose veins of 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, pills and fat.
2. To prevent the development of thrombosis prescribers, with the inclusion of heparin, as well as blood thinners.
3. To reduce inflammation, swelling and pain often are assigned to special gels, sprays and ointments from varicose veins.
Surgery
When running the process of varicose veins, surgery can not be avoided. Modern techniques are minimally invasive and are radically different from the old methods. Has a low invasiveness and the absence of pronounced pain. This:
- technique of minimally invasive procedures, eliminating the pathology of the venous return;
- more modifications of the procedure selected in accordance with the current pathology;
- the method of hardening, on the basis of elimination of blood flow by the method of adhesion of the venous walls;
- the closing of the venous lumen laser coagulation;
- the 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 the way. You do not need to rely on the efficiency of the different methods of home treatment.
They can only ease the symptoms, but complete cure is not able. The most effective means of serving a addition of drug therapy include:
- compresses, tinctures, and hot compresses from the fruit kernels, green bark, leaves and inflorescences of plants – well known for its medicinal properties, of horse chestnut;
- compresses and rubbing of the affected veins with apple cider vinegar;
- lotions and compresses of tincture with wormwood of curdled milk;
- foot spas and lotions of blue clay;
- drinking the juice of grapes or wine from red grapes.
And of course it will not hurt anyone, are recommended and selected by the special exercises doctor of physical therapy.
Prevention of varicose veins
Such preventive measures are applied:
- dousing the feet with a gradual reduction of temperature to improve the circulation of the blood;
- foot bath, followed by friction with a towel and apply the healing cream;
- massage;
- when you rest to keep your legs in an elevated position.
It is recommended: to give up visiting the hot steam rooms and saunas, to eliminate physical stress on the feet. Balance of nutritious diet and to give up Smoking and alcohol. To remove weight and to choose the comfortable shoes.