Reticular varicose veins

Late reticular varicose veins cause a blue vascular network in the lower extremities. Therefore, in folk, this form of varicose veins is often called "cosmetic type" or "reticulate type".

What does "reticular varicose veins" mean?

Some doctors do not consider varicose veins to be a disease. They urged it to be regarded as a cosmetic defect that does not pose a threat to the patient's health. Usually, men with mild varicose veins do not pay attention to it.

Western countries do not have a specific term "reticulum varicose veins of the lower extremities", and experts don't think about what it is.

Other doctors disagree on this issue. Some experts believe that reticular varicose veins are the result of venous valve insufficiency, so the disease must be treated immediately. Otherwise, patients with cosmetic varicose veins will have serious complications. After all, this situation is unlikely to be limited to the failure of superficial veins. Over time, varicose veins can spread to the deep blood vessels of the venous system.

Reticular varicose veins

Symptoms of the disease

Reticular or cosmetic varicose veins have the following signs:

  • The feeling of heavy limbs.
  • puffiness.
  • Increase fatigue.
  • The appearance of the blue grid. They are formed by enlarged superficial small-caliber blood vessels and capillaries.
  • Calf muscle cramps.
  • Painful positioning of dilated veins.

In the later stages of the disease, external bleeding may occur.

Cause

Reticulum varicose veins of the lower extremities are affected by the following reasons:

  • Take birth control pills to prevent unwanted pregnancy.
  • overweight.
  • Pregnancy and childbirth.
  • Genetic susceptibility.
  • Inactive lifestyle.

Hard physical work usually results in blood vessel patterns in the limbs. The legs are overloaded, the vein walls gradually lose their elasticity, and blood circulation in the body deteriorates.

Disease diagnosis

If you suspect varicose reticular veins, you will interview the patient. The doctor pays close attention to the following conditions:

  • The nature and location of the pain.
  • The working conditions of the patient.
  • Accompanied by the existence of disease.
  • The patient’s lifestyle.
  • There is a genetic predisposition for varicose veins.
The doctor examines a leg with reticular varicose veins

The specialist then proceeded to visually inspect the patient. During the operation, the doctor will not only check the spider vein, but also the condition of the skin around it: whether there are seal prints or edema in the affected area. For example, facial varicose veins often occur in the eye area. In this case, the doctor may see lavender eye bags under the eyes. When viewed from a closer distance, the network of venules and capillaries are clearly visible. With varicose veins on the lips, a small nodule with a light blue and rich red hue appears.

Other methods of diagnosing diseases are also used. For example, ultrasound can help assess the condition of venous valves and reveal the presence of blood clots.

MRI in the presence of reticular varicose veins is performed only on the basis of individual indications.

For varicose veins, general clinical studies have also been conducted. These mainly include blood and urine tests. Due to general clinical research, the possibility of thrombophlebitis and thrombosis can be evaluated. They help to choose the right strategy for further treatment.

Disease classification

There is a special classification of reticular varicose veins. In addition to the six main stages, its supporters also distinguished the zero stage of the disease. It has almost no symptoms. Only a few patients will feel heavy in their legs.

In the first stage of the disease, a thin network of small blood vessels appears through the skin. The next stage is to dilate the blood vessels. In the third stage of the disease, edema occurs and the veins are prominently protruding from the skin surface. In the fourth stage of the disease, the skin color in the area of the dilated vein changes. It may turn dark brown. In the next stage, trophic ulcers may begin to form. In the sixth stage of the disease, the patient's condition deteriorated drastically. With the help of drugs, it is impossible to cope with trophic ulcers.

Disease treatment

In the treatment of reticular varicose veins, the following methods are used:

  • take medicine.
  • exercise.
  • Use medicinal plants as raw materials to make decoctions.
  • Perform laser coagulation or venuleectomy.

With the help of drugs, folk remedies or therapeutic exercises, it is almost impossible to completely eliminate obvious cosmetic defects. Therefore, minimally invasive methods are used to treat the disease (veniectomy, sclerotherapy).

Legs before and after treatment of reticular varicose veins

Laser coagulation and microphlebectomy for the treatment of varicose veins

Venomectomy is performed with local anesthetics. The essence of this medical technique is to pull the veins damaged by varicose veins outward. In venuleectomy, the skin is pre-pierced by a thin medical hook. The remaining traces are almost invisible to the naked eye. The venuleectomy is not accompanied by discomfort, and the patient quickly returns to normal life. It is recommended that he wear compression stockings.

During sclerotherapy, a special solution is injected into the blood vessel. The tool adheres to the blood vessel wall, so all injuries will heal. The duration of the rehabilitation period varies from three to ten days (depending on the patient's health). The patient needs to wear a bandage close to the limb. It is applied to the puncture site. The number of operations depends on the severity of the disease. The duration of treatment varies from 5 to 60 minutes. It is recommended to stop smoking, hot baths and alcoholic beverages within three days after sclerotherapy.

Drug use

In the treatment of reticular varicose veins, the drug has a variety of dosage forms:

  • pill.
  • capsule.
  • ointment.
  • cream.
  • gel.

The drug is beneficial to the superficial blood vessels of the extremities. Reticular varicose veins are usually treated with the following drugs:

  • venom. The preparation eliminates leg discomfort and prevents seizures and nutritional ulcers.
  • Drugs containing rutin. Drugs help reduce capillary permeability and help eliminate edema. With the help of special drugs, the walls of blood vessels are strengthened. Drugs containing rutin are not only used to treat varicose veins. They eliminate the symptoms of hemorrhoids, thrombophlebitis, and venous insufficiency.

Benefits of physical therapy

Laser therapy has an anti-inflammatory effect on the body. Due to this procedure, the cholesterol content in the body is reduced and tissue swelling is reduced. Laser therapy helps patients to abandon expensive drugs used to treat varicose veins.

It is necessary to highlight the following advantages of laser treatment:

  • After the second operation, the positive changes were obvious.
  • In about 70% of cases, after the first treatment, the affected vein will be reduced by as much as 3 mm.

After the course of treatment is over, the patient may feel pain. In some cases, doctors will prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to eliminate unnecessary side effects.

Magnetic stimulation involves exposure to low-frequency magnetic pulses. After the operation, the condition of blood vessels and muscle tissue is improved, and blood circulation is improved. The average duration of pulse magnetic therapy is 20 minutes. After the operation, the swelling of the legs was significantly reduced.

Folk remedies for the treatment of varicose veins

Folk remedies include the manufacture of decoctions for internal use and the use of ointments for external use.

The main benefits of alternative medicine include:

  • The cost of ingredients in folk remedies is relatively low;
  • Easy to prepare funds. In order to use the traditional healer’s recipes, you don’t need to have special skills.
  • Improve the overall health of patients.
Folk remedies Cooking plan
Garlic ointment This tool normalizes blood circulation in the body. To prepare the ointment, you need to mix garlic and butter grated with a fine grater in a ratio of 1: 2, and then apply the mixture to the affected area before going to bed. Cover the top with polyethylene or parchment paper. Secure with elastic bandage or thin scarf. In the morning, remove the compress and wash your legs thoroughly
Yogurt compression When preparing the compress, soak a napkin made of gauze in yogurt. The medicine is applied to the affected area. From above, the affected area was carefully covered with polyethylene, and the limbs were wrapped in a warm scarf. The compressed package should be kept for no more than 30 minutes. This procedure can be repeated up to 3 times a day.
Hop tincture Need to pour 30 grams of medicinal plants with 400 milliliters of boiling water. The tool lasted for two hours. You need to take 50ml of the drink 3 times a day. The course of treatment is 14 days.
Wash your feet with cold water In this process, water slightly colder than room temperature was used. When rinsing, you can add medicinal plant solutions: nettle, lemon balm, apple cider vinegar to the water. Do not wipe your feet after the operation. They must dry naturally
Longevity Flower Ointment To prepare the ointment, you need to take 0. 5 kg of fresh plant leaves. Wash longevity flowers thoroughly with water and put them in clean glassware. Pour the plant and alcohol in a ratio of 1: 1. The ointment must be soaked in a dry room protected from light for at least 10 days. The product is applied to the extremities with gentle massage movements. Longevity flower can eliminate leg pain. The duration of the treatment is at least three months

Special diet

In the presence of reticular varicose veins, the following foods are usually excluded from the daily menu:

  • Spicy food.
  • candy.
  • Savoury spices.
  • Strong coffee.
  • Sweet pastries.
  • Snow vegetables.
Products useful and harmful to reticular varicose veins

The patient’s diet must be supplemented with the following products:

  • fresh juice.
  • Dishes with berries: pods or rose hips.
  • Green vegetables.
  • fruit.
  • Dishes containing grains, such as rye or wheat.

Of course, the diet of people with varicose veins must include foods rich in vitamins A, E, C, and B. These foods include fermented milk beverages, nuts, citrus fruits, and marine fish dishes.

Exercise for reticular varicose veins

Therapeutic gymnastics improves the outflow of lymph from the affected blood vessel. You can do this simple exercise:

  • The patient needs to stand upright.
  • He should slowly raise his heels and return to the starting position. When doing this exercise, it is forbidden to tear off the socks from the floor.

Therapeutic gymnastics helps increase the strength of the vein wall. The only contraindication for training is trophic ulcers on the legs.

In the supine position, practice "scissors" and "bicycle". They must complete at least two minutes (every minute).

Precaution

Many people have heard a cliché that "disease prevention is easier than cure". No one will doubt the authenticity of this statement.

The following preventive measures can reduce the possibility of reticular varicose veins:

  • Avoid drinking strong coffee, cigarettes and alcoholic beverages.
  • Wear compression products. It is recommended to wear it every day, once a day: morning or evening.
  • Refusal of strenuous physical activity.
  • Visit the swimming pool regularly.
  • Perform special exercises designed to prevent "beauty" varicose veins.