The topic of the article — the spider veins on the legs. We describe the symptoms and the causes of the onset of the disease, treatment modalities.
What is the varicosities
Varicose veins — a disease that occurs due to the distention of priphriques the veins under the skin. In most cases, the disease manifests itself on the surface of the muscles of the legs, with the veins acquire a blue tint, becoming curvy and bumpy.
Also, the formation of nodes, and the destruction of the valve of the device, because of a reflux of blood in the veins is broken. At the closing of the shutters, valves, the problems begin. The blood is not able to get up, as often happens, and the veins because of its stagnation in the face of pressure.
When the high pressure of the blood stretches the wall of the veins which are different in thickness. The vessels become longer, and their edges are folded to the dermis and are visible. For this reason, there appear the characteristics of vascular stockings. If the ship is visible through the dermis layer, he said his weakness. The thickness of the vein, the more visible their blue color. Form of nodules, which are visible on the legs.
Of varicose veins suffers all 4 inhabitant of the planet. The main factor in the development of the pathology is the lack of development of the connective tissue. To form the development of varicose veins require predisposing factors.
According to the statistics, this pathology suffer 20% of the world's population and 50 percent of patients from the initial part of the disease are not aware of their disease. Most often varicose veins suffer from the fairer sex.
That dangerous varicose veins
The main danger of varicose veins is enclosed in the case of complications of the disease such as:
- Phlebitis is characterized by the formation of inflammation inside blood vessels. The skin takes on a reddish hue, and the touch for the cause of the pain. If simultanment inflamed several veins, the well-being of the man deteriorates. In case of failure of the beginning of the treatment, this disease develops in thrombophlebitis.
- The result of the phlebitis arising in joints, in other words, of a thrombus. To determine an accurate diagnosis go to ultrasound, angio-scan, REINS, reovasography. Outwardly, one can see a strong flush and the o-ring in the neighbourhood of the inflamed vienna. The disease is sometimes accompanied by a small increase of the temperature of the body. If blood clots occur in the deep veins, for the patient comes to the threat. In order to avoid death, urgent need of the operation.
- Thrombosis — complication of varicose veins, which is extremely difficult to identify due to the location of the blood clots as they form in the deep veins of non-inflammatory. After a certain time, you may notice the formation of thrombus by appearances, for example, a strong swelling of the veins affected. On the plot of the skin, where is born the blood clot, the dermis is red in color with a tint of blue.
- Ulcers trophic — disease occurs due to the failure of the process of circulation, that in the future, in the event of a malfunction, the tissues of the body. Trauma is capable of causing the spread of ulcers in the area of the leg. Often the complications are accompanied by the formation of dermatitis, infections process.
To prevent the occurrence of serious complications, patients with venous insufficiency must be serious about their health, visit phlebologist.
The symptoms of varicose veins on the legs
The first symptoms of varicose veins may be slightly raised, namely:
- thin vascular grid acquires a blue-violet hue;
- fatigue, itching, pain and burning sensations in the legs at night;
- numbness and spasmodic contraction of the muscles of the night.
During the development of changes in vessels of the veins of the symptoms of the disease are exacerbated because of this:
- the dermis in the locations of varicose veins becomes thick, it flakes and becomes covered with blue spots;
- pain in the calves become more intense and acquire a character regular;
- you are experiencing venous nodes, the touching of which is the pain.
Stage
Experts distinguish between 4 stages of the disease:
- The first step is the almost total absence of complaints, with the exception of minor cosmetic infringements.
- The second stage — the appearance of heaviness in the legs, minor swelling, night cramps of the calf muscles.
- The third stage — the formation of spots of red, blue, and brown of hue, of the skin of seals, and the break in the legs, swelling. The change of color indicates the progression of the disease, the need to start the therapeutic interventions.
- Fourth step — the emergence of thrombophlebitis and venous ulcers during the ignorance of treatment. Ulcers are formed at the time of any damage, eliminate virtually impossible.
The spider veins on the legs of women
According to statistics, varicose veins of the disease is diagnosed in women 4 times more often than men. During this varicose veins can appear as young girls and adult women.
One of the main factors in the manifestation of the disease in women is all of the excess weight during the menopause. This is due to the influence of hormones (progesterone, estrogen) that reduce the tone of the veins.
The genetic influence on the development of the disease up to the end are not known, but 25% of the respondents have relatives who have suffered from this disease.
During pregnancy
Varicose veins during pregnancy is due to the influence of several factors on the body of the woman:
- the increase in blood volume;
- the increase in volume of the uterus, the compression retroperitoneal vienna;
- the hormonal change of the background, the increase of progesterone;
- the increase in intra-abdominal pressure in the process of childbirth.
The disease during pregnancy, develops already in the first months. When the clinical symptoms begin to manifest in the middle of the second quarter.
Varicose veins in men on the feet
The main factors for the appearance of varicose veins on the legs in men are:
- the consumption of tobacco;
- the physical effort;
- the abuse of alcohol beverages;
- constipatio;
- an unbalanced diet;
- the lack of exercise;
- lifting of heavy loads.
The work of men is often associated with the mobility of charges. Regular tension can cause a stenosis of the saphenous vein.
Another factor in the development of the disease is to consume energy-rich foods for fatty foods, as well as a lack in the body of nicotinic acid and omega-3.
The therapy of the disease is done in the same way as in women.
The treatment of varicose veins on the legs
An effective therapy of varicose veins on the legs should solve some tasks:
- the liquidation of varicose veins syndrome.
- the elimination of the signs of the disease;
- the prevention of recidivism.
The first task is solved with the help of a drug treatment and surgery. The conservative treatment aims to eliminate the signs of illness (medical treatment and compression), as well as prevention (PHYSIOTHERAPY, elastic compression).
On the initial phase of the disease apply conservative treatment:
- taking tablets, which means a physician (anticoagulants and phleboprotector);
- the use of local gels and ointments;
- elastic compression;
- The physical therapy and gymnastics;
- a good diet and a healthy lifestyle.
Compression conservative treatment is mandatory at all stages of the disease. When the use of compression stockings can't eliminate the stasis of blood, as well as to create good conditions for the microcirculation of the blood vessels. Shirts with an optimal pressure opt depending on the extent of varicose veins:
- Class 1 — initial phase of the disease;
- Class 2 — varicose veins with the syndrome of “heavy legs”;
- Class 3 — the presence of complications of the disease.
Folk remedies
Traditional medicine offers a large number of funds, whose action is intended to reduce the signs of the disease and the treatment of pain. Below are some of the most effective ways that you can prepare at home.
The compresses
Ingredients:
- the black bread — 1 slice;
- camphor oil — 20 ml;
- the fruit of the horse chestnut — 50 g
- Preparation: Spread butter on the bread, sprinkle of dried fruits chestnut.
- Use: the composition is Received to join an inflammation of the vienna and attach the elastic, leave the compress on the night.
- Effect: the Elimination of the pain after 10 treatments.
Apple cider vinegar is when the varicose veins feet
Each day on the night grate the vinegar inflamed on the skin. The duration of treatment is 30 days. You can perform the procedure in the time of the morning, but after that, he must lie down for an hour.
To improve the effect of drinking apple cider vinegar diluted in water with honey on an empty stomach, 30 minutes before meals. The duration of treatment, and 1 month.
Apple cider vinegar diluted in water, can be used in the form of lotions in inflammation of the veins. For this, dilute in a glass of water 2 tablespoons of vinegar, wet in this composition, clean cloth and apply on the vienna. Do the procedure two hours before bedtime.
The tool of varicose veins on the legs
The medical treatment must be changes 2 times per year 2 to 3 months. To treat the phleboprotector, which eliminate the symptoms of the disease, increases the tone of veins, prevent the inflammatory process in the walls of blood vessels and improve the microcirculation of the blood vessels.
In phlebology practice to apply successfully the preparations of flavonoids (substances that are found in living organisms). Fast and effective way to eliminate the symptoms of the disease apply ointments and gels topical.
The medical treatment is not able to eliminate the disease, but slows the progression of the disease.
Prevention
To prevent the formation of varicose veins, use the following recommendations:
- use special venotonics;
- do not dispose of to the legs during seat;
- every day, clean the intestines of harmful substances, do not leave the education constipatio;
- take breaks during the stagnation of the work, let the feet rest;
- adhere to a diet, do not let the game of excess weight, reduce your salt consumption;
- if necessary, wear compression stockings;
- limit your consumption of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products;
- possible to spend more time in the open air;
- do the self-massage stop using plants and essential oils;
- visit your doctor regularly.