Varicose veins (varicose veins) is a chronic disease that is characterized by knobby varicose veins with violation of the outflow of blood and the stagnation of his in the venous system.
In a first time, varicose veins do not cause any discomfort and is only an aesthetic reason flaw: the pop-up translucent through the skin, knotty blue veins-brown hue.
The symptoms of varicose veins
You need to contact the phlebologist, if you find at least one of the following symptoms of varicose veins:
- translucent through the skin and twisting the veins of the legs;
- the feeling of heaviness in the legs, fatigue;
- irregular brown pigmentation of the skin in the area of the legs and ankles;
- recurrent pain in the legs;
- swelling of the legs and of the feet, which usually appear after a long standing or sitting with our feet;
- and episodic spasms in the muscles of the lower limbs;
- in the later stages of the disease – azwenne defects on the skin of the legs or joints.
In the presence of the first signs of diseases of the veins, do not hesitate to immediately contact a specialist-a phlebologist. The most modern diagnostic equipment to get rid of varicose veins, allows medical experts to identify the development of the disease in an early stage and prevent complications.
The main causes of the appearance of varicose veins
To varicose veins often lead to:
- congenital weakness of the venous wall, which predisposes to the development of varicose veins, and transmitted by inheritance;
- the floor, women suffer from varicose veins of the legs two times more often than men. According to one theory, this is due to the fact of wearing high heels;
- stay long in the foot. Often suffer from varicose veins people, profession, which are associated with the work "on its feet": the sellers, teachers, barbers, and others;
- age – varicose veins most often develops after the age of 45;
- the lack of physical exercise, the work requires a long walk, or a sedentary life-style;
- needless to strenuous exercise;
- obesity and being overweight.
Stage of varicose veins
1 stage – the stage of payment. Expressed manifestations of venous insufficiency no. Discomfort, discomfort, and fatigue of the legs.
2 phase – to-phase subcompensation. Appear pain, the veins begin to bulge under the skin in the form of nodes.
Phase 3 – the stage of decompensation. Characterized by a pronounced violation of the outflow of blood in the lower limbs, develop, and trophic disturbances of the skin, is the formation of long-term non-healing trophic ulcers.
In a clinic for treatment of varicose veins, you need to contact when the symptoms of the first phase – so it will be easier and faster to get rid of the disease, and also prevent the development of complications.
Complications of varicose veins
Lipodermatosclerosis \ white atrophy of the skin
Lipodermatosclerosis is fibrous rebirth of the skin and the subcutaneous adipose tissue. Tissue when they lose their elasticity and mobility. An extreme form of lipodermatosclerosis – white atrophy of the skin.
Trophic eczema \ dermatitis
Eczema occurs in the later stages of varicose veins is the inflammation and redness of the skin of the feet. With the progression of varicose worsen the nutrition of the skin, which leads subsequently to the appearance of venous ulcers.
The acute venous thrombosis
On the basis of this complications of varicose veins, the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) in the deep veins of the legs, which with the current of blood can enter the heart or the lungs. The state requires an immediate medical intervention!
Thrombophlebitis
Thrombophlebitis – inflammation of the vein wall with the formation of a clot of blood, closing the lumen of the vessel. In most cases, thrombophlebitis is the result of a "race" in the form of varicose veins.
Trophic ulcer
This is still not healing the defect of the skin, developing on the background of venous stasis, requires a comprehensive treatment.
Variceal bleeding
The bleeding occurs most often of venous ulcers, however, can be and of the dilated veins. First aid in case of haemorrhage from varicose veins: is it necessary to apply a compression bandage directly on the site of bleeding, raise the leg above the horizontal level, then it is necessary the patient is in the hospital.
The prevention of varicose veins
In order not to deal with varicose veins, you need to:
- possibly to avoid long standing or sitting; to abandon the habit of sitting for long periods in the position of the foot on the leg
- to avoid the appearance of extra pounds;
- do regular exercise (gym, swimming, etc.);
- choose comfortable shoes, try not to wear shoes with heels every day.
The treatment of varicose veins
Today, the removal of varicose veins on the legs occur more often, without the intervention of traumatic stress, as it was even 10-15 years ago. The recovery after the treatment takes a minimum of time!