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Methods of treatment of varicose veins of lower limbs

The pathological processes that affect the vascular system are a serious danger of the body.This applies to all diseases of this type, regardless of their scale and location.In particular, this applies to varicose veins, which, in most cases, affects the vessels of the legs.

In the modern world, varicose veins are one of the news problems, many people are subject to its development.Pathology is not only a cosmetic problem, damage to the vessels in the legs have serious consequences.Consequently, it is important to understand the mechanisms of varicose vein development, to know your symptoms and to also have ideas on treatment.

The mechanism of developing varicose veins

Varicose varicose veins are called a disease in which the vessels mentioned are subject to pathological changes in the following nature:

  1. Expansion, that is to say an increase in the light of the ship.
  2. Stretching, or rather, lengthening the vein.
  3. The slimming of the vascular wall, because of which the vein becomes more fragile and is more prone to physical damage.
  4. The exhaustion or the progressive destruction of the valve apparatus, which plays a decisive role in the process of transporting blood towards the heart.
  5. In the late stages of the disease due to the deformation of the veins, nodules or "vascular stars" resembling aneurysms form.

All violations described lead to two types of consequences, aesthetic and functional, where the second type is much more weight.If we talk about the aesthetic factor, we are talking about the fact that the subcutaneous vessels increase in size, swell and appear closer to the surface of the skin, which is why they clearly become visible even to the naked eye.As the disease progresses and increased deformation of the veins, they begin to look like hugs, nodules appear, which worsened even more aesthetic appearance.

Varices on the leg

But the functional problems are more serious and dangerous, because we are talking about a violation of the main function of the vein - the transport of the blood of the organs at the heart.Varicosis contributes to stagnant processes in the vessels, due to the exhaustion of the valves, the blood is not entirely evacuated, stagnant.This leads to local toxic lesions, as well as a gradual increase in the pressure of the vessels.In the end, in the last stages of the disease, the vessels cannot face excessive pressure, tears appear in the thin walls, which leads to hemorrhages, the formation of hematomas and trophic ulcers.

Classification of varicose veins

The above said on several occasions that the degree of damage and deformation of the veins depends on the stage of progression of the disease.Therefore, it should be mentioned that it is usual to classify varicose veins according to three stages of development:

  1. The first simplest form of the disease is compensatory.It is characterized by a minor deformation, it is often often impossible to determine without the appropriate diagnosis.In this case, the symptoms are rare or completely absent.
  2. The intermediate sub -compararation or stage - the veins appear on the surface of the skin, an increase, like deformation, is insignificant.However, vessels and vascular networks are already clearly visible, and in patients with patients, an increased sensation of fatigue, bursting, swollen torments, minor pain can be disturbed.It is characteristic that in the morning (after the night of sleep or long -term rest), the symptoms disappear.
  3. The decompensation stadium is most serious - we are talking about a serious defeat of the veins, their pronounced deformation.The ships are not only very visible, they resemble tubers and exceed on the surface of the skin, the nodules form, eczema, the hematomas appear.The symptoms described in the form of pain, edema and other unpleasant sensations are intensifying.

It is important to understand that the varicose veins initially do not have a serious danger and that treatment with treatment prevents the progression of the disease.But if the treatment is not undertaken, there is a high risk of complications, including thrombosis, inflammatory processes in the veins, the formation of trophic ulcers, constant pain syndrome.

Disease development factors

Knowledge of causes and factors predisposing to the development of varicose veins helps not only in the fight against the pathological process, but also prevents its development.These reasons and factors are as follows:

  • Genetic predisposition - In this case, we are talking about a hereditary predisposition to the weakness of the venous valves, as well as the underdevelopment of the connective tissues of the walls of the blood vessels.These development anomalies increase the development of varicose veins, as the valve device is initially subject to functional disorders.
  • The professional component - The risk group is also led by people who, because of their professional activity, are forced to spend a lot of time for a long time, especially those who cost a lot (hairdressers, sellers, cooks, surgeons, etc.).
  • OverweightExcess weight - The cause of varicose veins- The accumulation of excessive weight leads to an increase in the legs, in addition, in this case, the level of cholesterol in the blood increases, which also negatively affects the functioning of the vascular system.The higher the degree of obesity, the more likely the development of varicose veins is.
  • Contribute to the occurrence of expansion of the varicose veins of the pathology of blood coagulation.Due to the increase in blood platelets, the blood becomes more viscous, there is a risk of blood clots.All this prevents normal blood circulation, causing varicose veins.
  • Another factor in the development of the disease is serious hormonal disorders.Women are more affected by such problems, especially during pregnancy, menopause or taking hormonal drugs.

The list only shows the main factors for developing varicose veins, in fact, there are many more.For example, we add annoying shoes or high heels, alcoholism, smoking, diabetes, mechanical damage to blood vessels, etc.

Clinical image

Very often, varicose veins in the first forms of development may not be shown at all, the symptoms appear at 2-3 stages of the progression of the disease.Nevertheless, it is worth considering the symptoms, from the very first signs:

  • The first symptom indicating the occurrence of varicose veins is fatigue in the legs.Initially, this feeling is insignificant, is felt mainly in the evening.But as the disease develops, fatigue is more and more often worried, it becomes more intense.
  • The feeling of compression and pain - begins to disturb the second stage, initially also closer to the evening, and in the morning, they disappear completely.But as before, with the progress of varicose veins, they become more intense, ultimately worried.
  • The protruding veins and the vascular mesh - this characteristic also becomes more and more obvious as the pathological process develops.Initially, the veins are simply visible stronger than usual, in the later stages they come out, the tubers appear, the "star" shape.
  • Swelling - They can start to disturb immediately, in such cases, their reasons seem incomprehensible, and the swelling itself is so insignificant that they are practically not felt.Over time, the legs swell more and more, which causes a lot of discomfort and improves pain.
  • Convulsions - We think that if a person is systematically tormented by convulsions that cover the calf muscles or the foot, it can also be signs of varicose veins.
  • Hyperthermia - occurs in late stages of the development of the disease and is expressed in a skin color change, the skin on the legs becomes cyanotic.

Diagnostic methods

In order to treat varicose veins, as effectively as possible, a precise understanding of the development stage is the disease and to assess the degree of hemodynamics.To do this, you must go through a number of diagnostic measures:

Diagnosis of veins on the legs
  1. The initial examination, during which the doctor discovers the complaints of the patient, collects an anamnesis and also performs a visual examination and the palpation of the problematic zones.
  2. Scanding ultrasound to familiarize the dynamic characteristics of blood flow.
  3. The duplex scanning of the veins is one of the most informative diagnostic methods which provides a detailed visual image of the speed of the blood flow in different parts of the vascular canal.
  4. Phlébography using a contrast material, which is introduced in the veins studied.

Varice treatment

The fight against varicose veins of all severity requires contacting a phebologist, which will make a processing diet based on diagnostic data obtained.

Pharmacotherapy

The main expected effect of taking medication is a decrease in the pressure of the veins by eliminating stagnant processes, restaurants in normal blood circulation.In addition, in the context of treatment, symptomatic treatment may be necessary.In general, the doctor can prescribe drugs from these groups:

  1. Venotonia and phlebotonics - designed to improve the flow of lymph and normalize blood circulation, perform the main treatment task.
  2. Group drugs NSAIDs - stop painful sensations and also have an anti -inflammatory effect.
  3. Anticoagulants to reduce blood viscosity and prevent thrombosis.
  4. In addition, people with varicose veins are recommended to wear special compression linen.

Only a doctor is involved in determining the need to use any medication and his appointment.In addition, drug treatment does not allow the disease to progress, it is impossible to return to deformed vessels in the previous state with conservative treatment methods.

Traditional medicine

Popular remedies are unable to have an as serious therapeutic effect as traditional methods of medicine.However, "grandmother recipes" are an excellent assistance in drug treatment, so we will consider some of the most effective recipes:

  1. The tomatoes compress - Cut the tomato with slices and fix the problematic areas for 15 to 20 minutes.The tomatoes contain a carotenoid pigment which promotes the veins of strengthening and toning.
  2. You can make a potato compress, for that, put your legs with the cleaning of the potatoes and tie it for 2 hours.The same method works with the use of cabbage sheets and kalanchoe, but the cuts must be made on these plants.
  3. It is also recommended to rub your feet with apple cider vinegar daily before bedtime, the course of treatment is 30 days.

Surgical treatment

Surgery in the fight against varicose veins is the most effective method that radically solves the problem, and not only the limitation of the disease.Surgical treatment methods include:

  1. Sclerotherapy - The introduction of a special substance in the venous light that sticks the ship, following which it disappears independently, replaced by the connective tissue.
  2. Laser exposure is applicable to blood vessels located near the surface of the skin.Laser irradiation creates the effect of sclerosis in Vienna, following which the ship disappears.
  3. FLEBECTOMY - The dressing of the deformed vein of the site with the subsequent elimination of its trunk.