Varicosis is a chronic disease of subcutaneous veins, in which the functioning of reverse venous valves occurs, as a result of this, the stagnation of blood in the blood vessels, their swelling and other consequences that arise.
The varicose expansion occurs in the veins of a small pelvis, esophagus, stomach, in men - testicles (varicocele), but in most cases the disease affects the legs, since they are susceptible to the greatest loads.
The blood movement through the veins of the lower extremities occurs in the background, unlike gravity.Its posterior current - reflux - is avoided by venous valves.As a result of valve deficiency, the blood accumulates in the vessels and presses the walls, stretching them.
In addition, in the context of this process, inflammatory phenomena occur.All this is accompanied by symptoms of varicose veins:
- Characteristic coil and thickening of the legs of the legs.
- Intensive pain and burning, especially with loads.
- Fast fatigue, severity in the legs.
- Dark blue, reddish color of the veins of the lower extremities, which can be seen clearly in the photo.
- The acquisition of brown and bright pigmentation in the ankle, the lower part of the leg.
- Periodic seizures.
- Ulcers.
Any disease is better in the early stages, so it is important to know how varicose veins begin.
The symptoms of the first stage of the disease are organized in an increase in the increase:
- Night swelling of the legs.
- After sitting or standing in caviar, sensations of burst and severity appear after resting or walking.
- Night cramps in calves, a sensation of heat in one or both legs.
- The manifestation of the dark subcutaneous veins and the appearance of vascular "stars" under the knee, in the back of the lower leg.
Most of the time, varicose veins are manifested in people after 30-40 years, although it happens in schoolchildren.According to several sources, every tenth man and every third woman suffers.
The reasons for the development of the disease
- Hereditary predisposition: valve defects, its absence.
- Increased venous pressure:
- Large legs, weightlifting (for example, participating in professional sports);
- standing work or a long static position standing;
- Overweight;
- Pregnancy, hormonal disorders.
- Age -related changes.
- A sedentary lifestyle (for example, sedentary work).
The last factor plays an important role, since not only cardiac contractions, but also the contractions of the leg muscles contribute to the movement of blood through the veins.
If you do not take any measure, the varicose disease is complicated by eczema, thrombophlebitis, trophic ulcer (a long unique wound) or rupture of varicose veins.
How to treat varicose veins in the legs?
In addition to a visual medical examination, identify and evaluate varicose veins allow:
- REALASGRAPHY;
- Ultrasound of the lower extremities;
- Phlebography
How to treat varicose veins, the Filebologist determines depending on the stage of the disease, the patient's age, the characteristics of their health and condition.In general, the choice is between conservative and surgical treatment.
In the absence of acute manifestations, the patient is indicated by the pharmacological treatment of varicose veins, dietary nutrition, exercises, the use of elastic bandages and special knitwear for the compression of the veins on the legs.Specific therapy and medications are prescribed by the doctor.
Often in the early stages, an ointment is prescribed, which prevents trimination.Venotonizing agents: phlegotonic is usually used from tablets.
Physiotherapy can be shown to improve blood flow, for example, pneumatic massage.Hirudotherapy is considered effective for the treatment of varicose veins, since leeches, sucking blood, releases an enzyme that dilutes blood.
All traditional conservative means are intended to maintain the tone of the veins and improve the patient's condition, but do not heal the varicose veins.Using a surgical operation, you can eliminate the affected surface vessels and, if exists, tumors, tablets.But such a radical way of solving the problem is full of complications and has a long period of recovery.
To date, the most progressive methods are considered:
- Cauterization of veins with a laser.
- Sclerotherapy (disconnect the damaged blood flow veins using special medical foam).
Since the disease often occurs during pregnancy, it is important that expectant mothers periodically visit a phlebologist, especially if there are complaints.
Treatment in the home of varicose veins and popular remedies
It is possible to improve the status of the veins in the legs and relieve the symptoms of varicose expansion with the help of popular treatment.There are several means for this.
Horse Chestnut is the best remedy for varicose veins.Pour 50 g of flowers 0.5.l.alcohol or vodka.Let it become infunded for two weeks and then strain and drink a tablespoon three times a day before meals.Not to burn the throat, drink tincture with water.In a week, interrupt for 14 days and pass through another course.
You can apply the mokritsa leaves to the affected veins, and at the top, a broken leaf of gross, cabbage or banana.Put such compresses four times a day for 30 minutes.each.The course is several weeks with a break of two.
Pour dry hops cones with a glass of boiled water for 15 minutes.You must take the infusion completely in 30 minutes.Before eating, and so on before receiving the result.The legs can be treated with the same tool that uses it as a compress.
No less prolonged treatment: Ortiga Dioica.It must be prepared with boiling water and, after having insisted a little, drink a glass room three times a day.
At night with varicose veins, at home, they make a compress made of natural oil and chopped garlic.
Not only the pacified varicose veins.The treatment with popular remedies should be complemented with a diet in which animal fats must be limited in favor of vegetables, fruits and especially berries (the same diet is also indicated with thrombophlebitis).
Prevention and Varicose Exercises
If you have a tendency to this disease, the following recommendations will help slow your progression:
- Do not stop and do not feel for a long time in one place: move, love, change your body position more frequently.
- Do not take hot baths, especially in the morning;It is better to replace them with a warm shower with final cold reds.
- Wear comfortable or low heels.
- In case of loads, you can make a leg bandage or put the therapeutic things at point, but only after consulting a doctor.
- Reject smoking, due to which the status of blood vessels deteriorates.
The main prevention of varicose veins is moderate motor activity: swimming, walking, cycling, loading.We recommend remembering the exercises of the warm that will help keep the veins of the legs in good shape.
- Stop straight, with your hands on your hips, slowly climb your socks and fall on your feet 20 times, then repeat the same, only the heels together and socks in different directions.Then, walk on socks.
- Stop exactly, your legs together, stretch your hands in inspiration, and exhalation, return to the original position.Repeat several times, and then do the same, performing a swallow in the exhalation of a pose first with one foot, and then the other.
- Lie on your back and place your legs bent on your knees, in a chair and bent, straightens your feet alternately.
- Do the "bicycle" exercise: it is incredibly effective for varicose veins.
- Raise the upper legs and then become a "birch" and gently do the scissors.
- Lying face up, alternately pulls the legs towards the chest without containing breathing.
- Lie on the side, bend the bottom of the leg and exaggerate the upper part 20 times the changes forward, upwards, then hold the upper leg and lift the bottom of the leg.Do the same elsewhere.