Ugly, blue veins on the legs are the cause of complexes of a large number of women and men.Varicose disease is not only an unpleasant cosmetic defect, but also a disease that entails serious consequences.Says the Executive Secretary of the Association of Phlebologists.
Varicosis - doctors call the disease a disease of civilization.The venous system of a modern person is no different from the venous system of primitive.However, the lifestyle and nature of the loads changed: people began to stay in a static position for a long time - standing or sitting.The venous system does not withstand these loads.Vienna begins to change, their walls lose their elasticity.Gradually, the vessels are stretched, in their areas, knotted extensions are formed - varicose veins.
This is interesting!
There is an established opinion that men do not suffer from varicose veins.This is wrong.Women pay more attention to the appearance of the legs and are much more often than men about this to the doctor.Men go to the doctor when varicose veins hurt.
There are certain factors that provoke varicose veins:
- A sedentary lifestyle.
- Obesity.Excessive weight creates high pressure in the abdominal cavity and enhances the load on the feet.
- Pregnancy and childbirth.About 50% of women during the first pregnancy appear expanded veins.This is due to the fact that to provide the baby with the necessary amount of nutrients and oxygen, the volume of circulating blood increases by 20-30%. The growing uterus squeezes the vessels of the pelvis, which complicates the normal venous outflow.
- Inconvenient shoes and heels.When a girl puts on shoes on a high unstable heel, the load on the feet and calf muscles increases several times.This slows down blood circulation and prevents the outflow of blood.The tone of the veins decreases, which ultimately can lead to varicose veins.
The first symptoms of varicose veins
Executive Secretary of the Association of Phlebologists: “If we talk about the main manifestations of varicose veins, it is necessary to note the feeling of completeness of the IRC, a feeling of burning, fatigue, severity in the legs, intensifying by the end of the day. Bright red or blue vascular“ stars ”may appear on the hips and caviar. When the autumn-winter season begins, another characteristic of Veen's diseases appears.You are familiar to many women, you go to work, put on shoes, and by the end of the day you change into boots again, notice that they either cling, or do not fasten at all that venous blood stagnates and sensed edema appears. ”
It is important! With the onset of summer, the situation with varicose veins is aggravated.The veins are influenced not only by direct sunlight, but also just a high air temperature.This slows down blood circulation and disrupts the venous outflow of blood.Hide in the shadow and avoid overheating!
Diagnosis of varicose veins
If you have at least one of the listed symptoms - this is a significant argument to visit a phlebologist.The doctor will examine the legs and conduct a series of research if necessary.
- Dopplerography.One of the most modern highly informative methods.The procedure is completely safe for the patient.Its goal is to assess the velocity of blood flow, the patency of the vessels and the state of their valves.
- Duplex scanning.This is a non -invasive diagnostic method that combines dopplerography and scanning in real time.This enables the doctor to see a vessel and give an assessment of blood flow in it.
- Plesmography.During this procedure, the degree of filling with blood of various sections of the venous channel at rest and under load is measured.
- Laboratory research.The doctor will certainly take an analysis of blood coagulation.This is extremely important because patients with varicose veins are subject to blood clots.
Treatment of varicose veins
“It is quite difficult to cure the vein disease,” the doctor explains. “It is easier to either prevent this disease in the early stages, or control it in the future and not allow to progress. If the disease occurs, then only 15-20%of patients can achieve one hundred percent recovery. But you should not give up hands.”
With varicose veins, patients are stretched, and the blood stagnates in them.If the disease has acquired a serious course, then the damaged veins must be removed to facilitate blood circulation and prevent the appearance of new varicose veins.In the arsenal of doctors today there are many methods of combating varicose veins.A person lies on the operating table only in the most advanced cases.If the disease is so far only at the initial stage, minimally invasive, that is, almost bloodless methods, to remove the damaged Flebolog vessel.
- Sclerotherapy.This is the main non -surgical method of treating varicose veins.A special drug is introduced into the vein with the help of the needle, which seems to glue the walls of the damaged vessel and after a week the vein itself is resolved - that is, it is removed without surgery.
- Laser.This is another method of non -surgical treatment.Through a tiny incision in the lumen of the vein, a luminary is placed, which is connected to the laser apparatus.Laser radiation burns the inner venous wall, the walls of the vessel stick to each other and it is absorbed.
It is important! If you have signs of venous insufficiency, adhere to several rules during air travel or long movements by car.
- Change the pose every half hour.
- Take an aspirin tablet before flying.It helps to prevent blood clots.
- During the flight, drink more fluids, avoid alcoholic beverages.
- Travel in knitwear for varicose veins.
Wearing compression knitwear will help stop the development of the disease.In addition, in this way, the complications of varicose veins - thrombosis and thrombophlebitis can be avoided.Due to the compression, the lumen of patients in the veins is narrowed, the velocity of blood flow increases, stagnation decreases.This prevents blood clotting and blood clots.
And one more recommendation: people who have varicose veins or a tendency to it should not abuse tan, because the heat acts on the veins destructively.In addition, with venous insufficiency, you should not visit the bathhouse, sauna and spend a lot of time in a warm bath.