Signs of varicose veins in women’s legs are often found-this morbidity is found in almost every three women. This disease, accompanied by the expansion of the lumen and the thinning of the venous vessel wall, not only causes defects in appearance, but also is accompanied by pain and malnutrition of the lower limb tissues. As a result, if left untreated, women may develop trophic ulcers on their legs, which will bring more serious complications. This is why the treatment of varicose veins should always be started in time.
The signs of varicose veins in women’s legs are not always obvious in the initial stages-sometimes the disease can remain latent for a long time.
Causes and early signs
Leg veins are affected by varicose veins under the influence of the following factors:
- Overweight;
- Heredity;
- a sedentary lifestyle;
- Stay in a static position for a long time;
- pregnancy;
- childbirth;
- Take high-dose contraceptives;
- Increased abdominal pressure, accompanied by frequent or prolonged coughing, sneezing or constipation;
- Overload during physical exercise or exercise;
- Leg injury;
- Pelvic pathology;
- Excessive use of tanning or heat treatment;
- Wearing uncomfortable shoes;
- The habit of sitting cross-legged;
- alcoholism;
- Old age.
As the pressure of the venous blood vessels increases and the blood stagnates, the blood vessels become open. The flow of blood in the blood vessels changes the direction and flow rate of the blood vessels. The blood vessel walls change the tone of the blood vessels and the valves stop functioning normally. As a result, changes in veins lead to the development of a vicious circle of hemodynamics and other functions of venous blood vessels.
In the initial stage of varicose veins, the blood flow can still be compensated by conservative means-wearing compression underwear, doing gymnastics and using veoniconics. However, as the disease progresses, the changes in the vein structure become irreversible and can only be removed by surgery.
The symptoms of varicose veins can significantly disrupt the normal rhythm of life.
The following may be the first signs of varicose veins in the legs:
- The legs are heavy;
- The appearance of telangiectasia-spider veins and meshes of different colors (blue, red, black);
- The feeling of fullness in a static position (sitting, standing) for a long time;
- Twitches at night;
- Symptoms relieved after walking horizontally or resting.
Usually, the initial manifestations of this common disease are caused by fatigue, so visits to the doctor may be delayed until the serious consequences of this disease appear. As the vein wall expands, the symptoms become more pronounced, and then new symptoms are added to the above manifestations.
Symptoms
Late varicose vein enlargement manifests as the following symptoms:
- Rapid fatigue of the legs;
- Pain;
- feel full of energy;
- Soft tissue swelling after exertion;
- Translucent and large veins protruding above the skin;
- Itchy skin;
- Bruises due to rupture of large blood vessels;
- Skin peeling;
- Hair loss;
- Nutritional ulcers.
Against the background of varicose veins on women's legs in the venous lumen, thrombus-thrombus will form. When they migrate through the bloodstream, there are consequences of various severity: thrombosis, thrombosis, development of cardiovascular disease, opening and purulent ulcers, blood clots entering the heart or lung vessels.
Diagnosis and treatment
To confirm the diagnosis, women should contact a vascular surgeon and have an examination. The diagnosis plan includes the inspection of instrument research:
- Doppler ultrasound examination of blood vessels in the legs;
- Double blood vessel scan;
- Rheological angiography;
- X-ray and radionuclide methods.
The strategy for treating varicose veins in the legs depends on the stage of the disease. Conservative means can be used in the early stages:
- Wear compression stockings or bandage with elastic bandages;
- Sufficient physical activity;
- Wear comfortable shoes;
- Physiotherapy practice;
- Eliminate the static load on the legs;
- application of veoniconics.
The duration of conservative treatment is individual, depending on the rate of disease progression and compliance with doctor's recommendations. It can supplement a special diet, which means introducing foods that help strengthen the walls of blood vessels in the diet.
Under the impact of conservative treatment, the possibility of varicose vein regression is determined by each clinical case. In many ways, the success of treatment depends on the timeliness of visits to a doctor.
In addition, these therapies are recommended when preparing for surgical treatment or for patients whose invasive intervention is contraindicated.
Sometimes, preventing the progression of varicose veins may include minimally invasive intervention. They are only suitable for strict indications determined during patient examination.
The treatment of advanced varicose veins usually involves surgery-minimally invasive or classic.
If possible, it is recommended that women thoroughly treat varicose veins in the legs:
- Compression sclerotherapy;
- Laser condensation;
- Light condensation;
- Radio frequency condensation.
If the impact of these minimally invasive techniques is not enough, classic surgery is needed for more thorough surgical treatment:
- Mini Lobectomy;
- Vein extraction;
- Trendelenburg position (with complications caused by thrombosis and infection).
Sometimes, classic surgical techniques are supplemented by minimally invasive techniques. This combination can reduce surgical trauma and shorten the recovery time after surgery.
Varicose veins of the lower extremities can be successfully treated, especially in the early stages. This is why the initial symptoms of this disease should always be the reason for visiting a vascular surgeon. Varicose veins may occur at different ages, and observations have shown that women are more susceptible to this disease. The signs of varicose veins on women's legs are the same as men.