In accordance with the blood flowing in the veins up to the heart and lungs, because it helps the muscle contraction. But the force of gravity has not been canceled, it is logical that the liquid in a manner or otherwise will tend towards the bottom. This has not happened and the blood going in that direction, where necessary, in the veins there are valves. Open in the direction of the current of blood and to close, to not let her back.
When the valves do not work and they are closed until the end, the blood still flows down to the veins. The vessels may not contain all that blood, they lengthen and begin to protrude above the skin off.
How to detect varicose veins
The symptoms of varicose veins are usually visible to the naked eye. This is great, swollen vienna, that are visible under the skin and resemble nodules.
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Not all vienna, who has been — sick. Despite the fact that the disease is widespread, sometimes visible veins is just a characteristic of the body.
I have varicose veins, as well as the external signs, there are other symptoms: the pain and feeling of heaviness in the legs.
When the disease progresses and goes from the heavy phase, are added:
- Swelling stop or ankles.
- The change in color of the skin over the affected vienna.
- Infections of the skin.
- Ulcers. Appear where the vein overwhelmed. Heal with difficulty.
The doctor (and the veins are in charge of phlebologist) examines the blood vessels and assigns patients ULTRASOUND: with ultrasound it is possible to determine which valves do not work, if in the veins of blood clots.
Dangerous varicose veins
But pain and ulcers are not the main problems. There is another danger, that the naked eye cannot detect. Because of the stagnation of blood in the blood vessels forming blood clots thick blood clots. They can "stick" to the wall of the vessel and restrict his land, and may detach and go with the flow of the blood in other blood vessels, increasing the risk of clogging. This condition is called thromboembolism. It is very dangerous and can lead to death.
Because it appears to be varicose veins
There is a reason that leads to varicose veins. But there are several factors that increase the risks:
- Genetic predisposition. Without genetic anywhere, and if the parents have suffered from varicose veins, there is the probability of getting an inheritance.
- Paul. Women get varicose veins more often than men. In one of the studies varicose found 63% of women and 37% of men in Russia.
- Trauma and surgical interventions. They may interfere with the functioning of the valves of the blood vessels.
- The excess of weight. Because it increases the load on the legs, and this leads to problems.
- The great physical effort. Particularly dangerous static loads. For example, always sitting or a lot to be evil. Better to move, change the position of the body, to work different muscles.
- Age. The older you are, the more weak is the wall of the blood vessels.
- Pregnancy. For more load and changes in the body increase the risk of varicose veins.
To treat varicose veins
Primarily the treatment is reduced to the fact to reduce the load on the veins and restore blood flow. If the unpleasant symptoms and threats of blood clots no, and the treatment may not be necessary.
Physical exercise
Easy exercise, especially on foot, — a good way to do the leg work as they should. The muscles contract continuously when you are walking, to help pump the blood upward towards the heart, and reduce congestion.
Moderate exercise is still the best (and only proven) method of prevention of varicose veins.
From the manifestations of varicose veins is of great help self-massage (together with it is possible to use creams or ointments). Simple exercise does not require movement — just lie down and lift your legs, to reduce swelling.
Compression garment
Compression socks that constrict your legs, physically not allow the veins swell, and this is one of the main methods for the treatment of varicose veins. Them wear, and with a mild form of the disease, and with severe.
Home linen varies in compression force, the form. Therefore, before you buy it is best to consult a doctor and consider his advice.
Remember: a compression garment gradually stretched, so that his need to throw away after a few months of socks and buy new.
Medicines
Any type of medicine awards the doctor. Sometimes they need funds, which prevent the formation of blood clots, sometimes antibiotics are necessary for treatment of infections or creams that can help to calm irritated skin.
The operation
In some cases, shows the operation is the most effective method. Modern operations that pass with the laser, the radio frequency is a method or sclerotherapy, are under local anesthesia.
The significance of these techniques is to close the vein. When not working, the blood will find a solution: go to the heart healthy deep blood, which are rarely varicose veins (which is thicker and stronger, it is not so simple trait).
Remove the blood vessels today, very rarely and only in severe cases.
When to seek medical advice
Always, if you have noticed the cardiovascular grid, protruding veins or severe swelling of legs. It is necessary, in order not to self-medicate. Only the exam will help you determine if it is worth to go to a pharmacy compression underwear and drink blood-thinning drugs.