One of varieties of varicose veins is varices reticular. In this pathology affects not large vessels, and veins close to the skin. These small veins are well visible and impair the appearance.
Features of the development of the disease
Reticular veins is not an independent disease. This initial phase of the ordinary varicose veins. Another name for this disease – varicose veins net. The disease is manifested in the form of small veins or veins that commonly occur on the legs.
Reticular varicose veins are small subcutaneous blood vessels and capillaries. In medical practice, reticular veins called telangiectasia.
Plexus of vessels can be different: linear, reticulated, spider, spotted.
You will see this cosmetic defect with age. This pathology is no danger is not.
Reasons
Reticular veins are found mainly in women. To affect the appearance of the disease can be a variety of factors. The main reason for the development of the pathology of the injury of the tone of the veins.
Most often the disease develops in the course of pregnancy, as the burden of the limbs increases, as a result, the flow of blood is damaged. Also, for the development of this type of illness can affect the hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy and during menopause.
Other reasons for the development of reticular veins:
- Genetic predisposition;
- The burden on the feet during long walks;
- Sedentary way of life;
- Wearing things that pull;
- Diabetes mellitus;
- Hypertension;
- Diseases of the liver;
- Injuries of extremities;
- Solar radiation;
- Diseases of the skin.
The problem with the venous system can occur with lack of vitamins in the body or an unbalanced diet.
Very often the venous network appear in women who often work standing up is a hairdressers, teachers, salespeople, etc.
All these reasons can cause the formation of small venous networks, which will lead to the deterioration of the health and appearance of your feet.
Symptoms
Concentrations of vascular veins most often appear under the knees or the hips. These veins are in blue color and the reddish tinge. They vary in size, the degree of brightness. If you put pressure on the affected area, the spider veins disappear and then appear again.
Reticular varicose veins of the feet is accompanied by the following symptoms:
- Pain in the legs
- Eden
- Weight in the legs
- Cramps in the calf muscles
- Itching in the lower legs and feet
These signs of the development of the disease are increase tonight and after the heaviest burden of the feet. Normally, this kind of varicose veins not only makes itself known when driving.
If you do not take all measures for the removal of vascular veins, the disease will move into the next phase.
Then the veins fall, are formed units, when walking the patient feels the pain. Even if symptoms are few, it is not a reason to postpone the visit to the doctor. For the treatment of varicose veins in the form of networks it is necessary at the initial stage of the disease can lead to various complications.
The popular treatment
People use treatment methods appropriate for initial stages of the development of varicose veins, occurs when veins less than 0.5 mm.
The people tips for the treatment of varicose veins:
- To increase the elasticity of blood vessels apply tincture of horse chestnut. The use of the product can be purchased at the pharmacy or make your own. You take the dry chestnut and mix it with vodka at a ratio of 1:10. Mix everything and leave it for 20 days. To be taken several times a day 40 drops.
- For reduction of pain and weight in the legs, the use of the use of the medicinal product on the basis of the nutmeg. Teaspoon of nutmeg powder should be taken with plain water in the morning on an empty stomach for a few days. Powder can be purchased in a store or in a pharmacy.
- Effective tool in the fight against varicose veins is the infusion of sweet clover. Take 2 teaspoons of the herbs and pour two cups of hot water. Leave the infusion for about 4 hours. Take the medicine 30 minutes before meals for 1/3 Cup. It is important to remember that the clover is poisonous plants, so taking the infusion should be only after consultation with your doctor.
In addition to infusions and decoctions are used compresses, lotions, products for external use:
- Birch buds against varicose veins. Dried kidney pour in half-liter jar 1/3 of the whole ship. Then pour the kidneys with vodka and leave for 10 days. After a certain period of time to smear the infusion of the affected area.
- Foot baths use a decoction of white willow bark. Hot water (2 cups), pour the 2 tablespoons of chopped willow bark. Boil the broth for 20 minutes, then use as directed. After a foot bath put on special therapeutic associated.
Traditional treatment methods are used as adjuvant and maintenance therapy.
Other treatments
In addition to pharmacotherapy, there are other ways of treatment of reticular veins:
- Sclerotherapy. The procedure is to use special chemical substances that are injected using a fine needle into the inside of the capillary, or vein. Depending on the amount of vascular branching in the duration of the procedure is different and varies from 5 to 60 minutes. After the completion of the procedure for the affected area of the patient wearing the bandage. The wear should be within 4-10 days.
- Laser coagulation. To get rid of the vessels for a short period of time. Because of this, this method of treatment is more effective unlike other methods. The laser acts on the blood vessels, as a result of the sealing of the blood vessels. When exposed to laser, the patient may feel a slight discomfort. After three treatments you can see the result.
- Micro-phlebectomy. The doctor performs a small puncture, and then stepping on the vein on the surface. After it is ligated and cut off. Such a manipulation is carried out with all affected veins. The surgery is performed under local anesthesia. The procedure is performed without the use of chemicals or sclerosing agents. It should be noted that after a few treatments, the scars and welts on the skin does not remain.
Possible complications and prevention
In many cases, the disease is painless, however, the treated pathology is still needed. In the first signs you should consult a qualified professional. Otherwise, the vascular network on the legs begins to increase.
Some symptoms may indicate complications of this disease:
- Bruising;
- Bleeding within the skin;
- Swelling of the lower limbs;
- Muscle cramps;
- Bleeding from the affected veins.
If untreated, reticular veins, it can lead to chronic venous insufficiency.
To avoid the appearance of vascular network on the legs, you need to adhere to the following guidelines:
- Before sleep take a cool shower for the feet.
- Play sports, perform a variety of exercises for the legs and joints.
- While for a long time in a sitting position, you need to perform exercises to increase blood flow in the veins.
- It is helpful to use the pool, steam room and sauna.
- It is important to change your way of life: to adjust the diet, lose weight, etc.
People who are at risk, these rules must necessarily adhere. They also need to wear special compression stockings, to follow the way of nutrition, give up bad habits.