Varicose veins of the lower limb: causes and treatment

Direct the walking, high heels, a greater load on the feet, excess weight, the hard work of the production and some other factors have negative effects on the outflow of blood and the veins. First appear small cracks, then visible blue fishnets, then pain and a burning sensation, all of this leads to the formation of such a disease, such as varicose veins of the lower limbs.

This disease, unfortunately, quite common among many people, and it appears regardless of age. Already at the first signs of varicose veins, to avoid the necessity of the operation, you need to take care of the health and the time to ask the vascular surgeon.

>Causes

A chronic disease, which characterise varicose veins, are varicose veins of the lower limbs. The veins on the leg have in their structure special valves, thanks to which the blood flow in an upwards direction in order not to stagnate. The violation of the work of these valves is a violation of the flow of blood, it begins to move in the veins in the opposite direction, causing the formation of the stagnation, accompanied by almost any unpleasant symptoms.

Spider veins doctors typically divided into six classes, each of which is accompanied by some of the symptoms of the venous disease. Zero varicose veins – it is the natural state of the feet, without any violation. The venous disease is not, but there is a heaviness in the legs. First class — once on the skin, are already
barely perceptible streaks of blue, so-called cosmetic defects. The second class (reticular varicose veins) is a disease of the veins with the symptoms together with extensions of the vein. In the third aspect of the disease of the veins is attributed to the other periodic frequent swelling of the legs. In the fourth stage already appear skin lesions visible dermatitis. The fifth class of varicose veins are accompanied by ulcers. The sixth – launched the type of diseases of the veins, when the skin form injuries venomous.

The most common varicose veins in primary education in the reticular stage of the disease, when the legs become barely visible screen, projection of a vein. It brings no discomfort, with the exception of the visible, the cosmetic industry is a defect, but requires preventive measures, otherwise the stage of the disease can become later, the symptoms severe, irreversible consequences.

What is the cause of varicose veins? The main causes of the appearance of varicose veins are 7 factors.

1. Heredity. In the case of the presence of one of the parents of a congenital weakness of the venous wall and the risk of development of varicose veins in children quite high.
2. The port of long high-heeled shoes.
3. Hormonal and adjustment (in particular in women during pregnancy and menopause).
4. The age. Varicose veins of the legs more common after the age of 45, but it happens to be 25 and younger.
5. A wrong mode of life: inactivity, from sitting to standing position, place of work, a greater load on the feet (athletes, dockworkers, etc.).
6. The excess of weight.
7. The presence of chronic liver disease, or arterio-venous fistulas, signs of

As you can see, the formation of varicose veins can be predicted, which is an advantage. Having an idea of what to because of a disease of the veins, you can prevent the development of complications, and taking preventive measures (massage, gymnastics, GYMNASTICS).

The symptoms and diagnosis of varicose veins

To recognize the varicose veins of the legs, you should pay attention to the signs that you can see or feel. The veins have the property to swell and hurt due to a number of reasons, and not everyone speaks of the presence of the man diseases of veins associated with the venous system. The fatigue of the long standing position or lying down, to wear during long periods of high or uncomfortable (unstable) of heels and some other factors that can affect the condition of the feet. During the expansion of the deep veins of the lower limbs symptoms are visible and permanent. Consider the main of them.

1. Cosmetic defects, when under the skin of the feet are transparent or bomber meanders of the vienna, dark blue or reddish. The skin becomes more dense with an apparent pigmentation, it loses its elasticity and has expressed the luster, its surfaces may lack of hair.
2. The swelling of the veins in the standing position (horizontal, they take a natural look).
3. The syndrome of the feet heavy, which is systematic in nature and is considered to be the sign of a later stage of varicose veins. It is characterized by such phenomena as:

• increased fatigue in lower limbs, regardless of the degree of the load;
• the swelling of feet/ankles, which become apparent in the days heat, after a long stay in a standing position or at the end of the working day;and
• cramps in the calf;
• the sensation of the pain;
• itching, often, manifests itself in the night.

As we have already noted, the signs, which can be characterized by a dilation of the veins, don't always speak on the presence of varicose veins of the disease. Not worth it to jump to conclusions independent of each other. To establish a precise diagnosis, it is advisable to speak to a professional for the help of a qualified technician. On the basis of a series of studies will be confirmed or invalidated by the presence of the disease.

The diagnosis of varicose veins of the legs is made vascular surgeon – doctor, treating the diseases of the circulatory system, the veins and blood vessels. The doctor will examine the feet to the demonstration of the research and palpation, and will prescribe additional tests to more detailed investigation.

The diagnosis of varicose veins can be carried out by method of duplex scanning or contrast in the procedure.

• ULTRASOUND (duplex scanning) – information and study methodology the state of the veins. Such a form of the investigation, the expert can see the presence of clots of blood, to know the direction of the current and the permeability to blood, to determine with certainty the degree of varicose veins.
• Contrast venography is based on x-ray. For varicose veins were clearly visible on the photo, in them is a special substance that makes the blood visible. If she painted, allowing you to see all the contours. This method is rather seldom used as an alternative to an ULTRASOUND examination of the most informative and is totally painless.

The diagnosis of varicose veins of the disease – the opportunity to avoid serious complications, it is not necessary to wait for the onset of severe symptoms (ongoing pain, weakness, and a worsening of the state of blood and other). Act, continue to be necessary to survey up to this, where the surgery will be impossible to do!

The treatment of varicose veins on the legs

The treatment of varicose veins can be produced by several methods (their choice depends on the age of the patient, the stage of the venous disease and the presence of complications), which include sclerotherapy, equipment, and conservative means or surgical. Methods of treatment of varicose veins on the legs are: massage, exercise, port, special, socks and tights, of medicines (creams, tablets), and of the operation. Let's look at each of them.

The conservative treatment of varicose veins

1. Compression and treatment of venous disease is made using the bottom or elastic bands that must be worn during the day, removing it only at night. The matter that manufactured these products, has a structure that promotes better blood circulation and improve the tone themselves veins. Continues to wear these support stockings (golf, tights) relieves the symptoms of varicose veins and slow the progression of the disease. Elastic headbands should be wound on the foot of the spiral manner from the base of the fingers of the foot and, consequently, for each revolution was to the previous one (about the half of its width). When selecting compression stockings it is necessary to choose the size.
2. Massage pneumatic also applies to a treatment of varicose veins. The massage is performed using a device, which are necessary for the circulation of the movement. Before the conduct of the procedure on the leg of a patient to put alchémille, inside of which the pressure of the air is blown.

The drug treatment of varicose veins

Tablets, ointments, gels of these medications that can be prescribed to eliminate the symptoms and treatment of varicose veins without surgery.

Important: No self-medication! Consult a professional for the correct diagnosis and a destination which are truly effective.

The main drugs effective against the disease of varicose veins, are divided into groups.

1. The main tools. Tones the veins, improving the flow of blood to them, contribute to the removal of edema, reduces pain.
2. The anti-inflammatory drugs have analgesic properties, apply as decongestants.
3. Medicines, that thin the blood, preventing the formation of blood clots, is or tablets, or injectables.

Among the numerous methods of treatment of diseases of the veins there are painless manipulation that are an alternative to the high-way or an intervention. These include traditional specialities and modern tool.

1. The treatment of leeches applied again to natal. The effect of this method lies in the fact that, in the process of exhaustion of the blood leeches emit a particular substance, which contributes to the liquefaction of blood clots.
2. Sclerotherapy (without the shedding of blood, removal of varicose veins). The principle of operation of this method lies in the introduction into the veins "collage" of substances. Thanks to this action, the patient extended vienna ceases to participate in the circulation of the blood and becomes invisible — the blood travels on a healthy system, without going through the sick in vienna. When sclerotherapy is guaranteed the right "diet" healthy veins. This treatment method is ideal in the early stages of varicose veins (possibility of its application depends on the width of the lumen of the vein) and is the preferred option, since it requires repetition. The injections are introduced to a judgment of course, the visible result is reached in a few tens of days.
3. The method of treatment of varicose veins laser, is effective enough, especially in a complex with other means.

There are also unconventional methods, to get rid of varicose veins, but have recourse to them very dangerous, because you can only do evil. Even a bad massage can have a negative impact on the state of the circulatory system of the legs.

The surgical treatment of varicose veins

In cases where the veins of the lower limbs it is impossible to eliminate the above-mentioned conservative ways, the medical doctors prescribe surgical treatment. Usually, this concerns the execution of the stages of varicose veins with complications.

The operation is an effective method for the treatment of varicose veins, but such a measure is radical, it is necessary to use in extreme cases when no other method has not yielded the desired result.

During the conduct of the surgical manipulation doctor product small incisions on the skin. Through them, he gently removes the sick in vienna. After an operation to the leg, donned bandages that must encircle. After a certain time (2-4 hours), the patient can stand and move independently.

Online method of varicose veins is a procedure that, in most cases) manages to escape, but do not be afraid, if your doctor will prescribe this treatment. There are methods less painful, after which only occurs virtually no discomfort. For example, the colonoscopy is done in a day, in a hospital, and the phlebectomy is without incisions.

The gymnastics and the prevention of venous

Varicose veins of the lower limbs may manifest itself symptomatically, but did not interfere with a normal way of life, but we must not neglect the first signs of this disease of the veins in the early stages of varicose veins, or for the prevention of varicose veins, it is recommended to perform a series of exercises.

You can do so at any time, and where practical, the advice of the instructor entirely optional. Do everything gently, following the instructions, no deformation. Not worth it to do too much, so that the feet must be in the right tone, and not as "stretched rope".