Varicose veins: what kind of beast it is and how to deal with it

Healthy legs are the key to a successful life.While we are healthy and we do not hope a discomfort in the legs, we wear high heels, we tolerate tight shoes for the good of the image, we sit in the offices for 8 hours, we do not even suspect that the varicose veins hide somewhere nearby.Consider which varicose veins are on the legs, its symptoms and treatment.

Varicose veins are chronic deficiencies of the body venous system.Varicosis can also affect the rectum, so they are hemorrhoids.But this article is dedicated to the disease of the legs of the legs.What is this monster?Is it so terrible?The enemy must know in the face, so the victory is in your hands!

What is the varicose veins of the lower ends or varicose veins?

Compare our circulatory system with a huge transport highway, according to which a continuous car flow flows.Suppose that the machines are blood cells that transport oxygen and various nutrients necessary for the life of the body, to all parts and in the organs of the body.And our heart "controls" this movement through pulsations, forcing the blood to move through the arteries.Having performed its enrichment function, the blood returns to the heart through the veins.

The veins under the heart exceed the natural power of attraction and, to get up, experience a large load, in particular this applies to the legs.
The structure of the veins is due to the presence of valves, which are the locks so called.The blood has risen, the next valve has lost and "closed", preventing her from getting back.If for some reason the valve does not perform its function, the blood flow must flow down, which leads to its stagnation.Over time, healthy valves also enter the reaction, since due to the stagnation of the walls of the veins they stretch and thicken.And on the surface of the legs we can observe the knots and seals of the bluish tones.

To date, varicose veins are younger.Every fifth woman risks seeing swollen veins in herself.Men should also think of this disease.There is an opinion that women get sick more often, they believe me, the difference is small, only women are jealous of their appearance, respectively, previously can detect signs of this disease.

Some people have a predisposition to this disease:

• Genetics.Pay attention to the presence of varicose veins in relatives.
• A characteristic of the structure of the venous system.
• Characteristics of the outflow of deep veins.If deteriorated, the blood is discharged into the surface system, the veins expand and become visible on the surface of the skin
• Characteristics of the connective tissue of the body.If the fabric is less elastic and more extensible, so the vases are prepared for this.

Important!90 % of success in the treatment of varicose veins depend on the lifestyle.The reasons that can cause disease: hypodynamia, high heels, discomfort shoes, excess weight, improper nutrition, bad habits.

External symptoms and events

1. The first alarming symptom is the swelling, the severity of the legs, sometimes cramps at the inferior ends at the end of the working day.The legs hurt, you get tired of physical activity, you have to stand or move, experimenting with the discomfort.
2. The second are the vascular stars, but they do not always lead to varicose veins, only all their lives can manifest themselves as a cosmetic defect.The stars are dilated intradermal capillaries.It will not be possible to get rid of it without the help of a doctor.In this case, sclerotherapy is performed, the procedure is not cheap, but quite harmless.
3. The third symptom is the presence of bugro veins branched with knots and abruptly expanded on the surface of the leg.This is perhaps already a hundred percent varicose veins.
4. In cases of distance, the outbreaks of pigmentation and changes in the form of trophic ulcers can be observed on the skin.This can lead to disability and, consequently, to disability.

Important!If you still have a doctor diagnosed with varicose veins, you should solve this problem before planning the birth of a child in your life.During pregnancy, body weight will increase respectively and the risk of complications will increase with it.

Myths on varicose veins

Many things have been written on this disease, but it is still accompanied by a large number of misunderstood and controversial issues.So what is varicose veins on the legs, its symptoms and treatment?Therefore, consider the common myths on this disease.

Myth 1. Varicosis does not require compulsory treatment, you can live with it for a long time and happily.But statistics say that most patients age has complications, who sooner or later lead to a doctor.Better early!

Myth 2. With the help of traditional medicine, you can get rid of varicose veins.NO!It is better to use it as additional methods if you trust them.People are afraid that after the operation there will be a relapse.The experience and modern statistics show that the return of the disease to a certain extent is manifested only in 5% of patients, the remaining 95% is satisfied with the result and experience much less than the problems than the operation.

Myth 3. Throughout your life, wear a therapeutic knitwear after surgery.NO!The knitwear should only be used in certain situations.For example, a long journey, a long crossing in the car or a flight to an airplane, as well as with large loads (heavy types of work).

Myth 4. Some patients are sure that drugs must be taken before and after surgery.This is not necessary if the doctor (vascular surgeon) has not prescribed them to your appointment.Take medicines alone and think that the thinning is treated by varicose veins, absolutely unjustified!

How to treat varicose veins?

Operation or drug therapy?

If the strongly dilated tuberous veins appeared on the legs, then it is better to manage them, because they themselves will not go anywhere.Do I have to manage varicose veins?YES!In which phase?First, easier from the way out of the disease and a positive prognosis in further life.But this to decide the doctor, since the operation does not eliminate the main one, does not eliminate the causes of varicose veins.

One of the main ones is the damage to the valve and the increase in blood viscosity or its thickening.Simply speaking "often blood".Until you face the causes, neither drug therapy, nor will the operation give a persistent effect.

That's why:

1. First of all, the fight against the condensation of the blood.
2. Often hormonal and contraceptive women are taking varicose veins.It is necessary to review the drugs taken and, if necessary, replace them with others.
3. One of the reasons is greater pressure in the veins of the abdominal cavity, more often due to problems with the intestine (constipation, cramps) or pathological changes in the liver.Treatment should start solving these problems.
4. The pressure in the abdominal cavity increases and during pregnancy in its second half.This should be taken into consideration.In this situation, it is difficult to solve the problem with the drugs, so you can simply wear the linen from the compression knitwear.
5. A big problem is overweight!And it is worth paying more attention to this.It should be determined what the cause is: lifestyle or some hormonal diseases.Reduce the weight in the forces of any person.I just want it and everything will work.

To make a diagnosis decisive, an ultrasound study on the venous system is decisive.It will allow to evaluate the conditions of the valves, the walls of the blood vessels and the beginning of the emergence of the release of blood on the surface, determine the outbreaks that require surgery.The ultrasounds are made in an upright position to approach the functional state of the venous system as much as possible.

Today a huge quantity is proposed for the treatment of varicose veins.The Internet is full of names and recipes for traditional medicine.An unpaid person cannot make the right choice.

Let's talk about several groups:

• Preparations based on vitamin P or root.This miraculous vitamin strengthens the walls of the blood vessels, improves blood flow, prevents the formation of blood clots, has anti -inflammatory activities and, therefore, relieves the processes of inflammation in the veins of the entire body (also used in the treatment of hemorrhoids).The cost of these drugs is low and can hardly be found in our pharmacies, since it is not profitable to promote them.But there are contraindications.The rutoside, combined with salicylic acetic acid foreign with prolonged use, irritates the walls of the stomach, therefore it cannot be taken with gastritis and ulcerative disease.Allergy is the second aspect of contraindications.
• Prepared flavonoid.There are many.Approaching in one case, they can be completely inactive in another.To decide what is the right formula for you.The advantage of this group compared to the first is a more careful attitude, but this is individual.There are also side effects, less pronounced, but the same as the first version.
• Prepare for the chestnut for horses.They exist in the form of drops and tablets.The substances that make up the plants help to strengthen the walls of the blood vessels, help to combat blood clots and also to reduce the viscosity of the blood, that is, to dilute them.The drugs are cheap, but they are weaker than previously described.

All these drugs combine a treatment course of disadvantages are quite long and must be repeated regularly (3 times a year 3-4 weeks).
Patients are presented with a huge list of ointments and gel for external treatment.As a rule, ointments and gel will not solve the problem, but will be able to facilitate its course.What is better?Better gels.They have a cooling effect and are sucking better!

Basic rules of life for varicose veins

• Avoid prolonged feet or sit in a immobile position.If you have a sedentary job, try to get up and move once a time.If you have to sit on the computer for a long time, put your legs on the support, the higher, the better it is convenient.
• If you are on the sofa in front of the TV for a long time, keep your legs in high condition, for example, put on a pillow.
• In no case you should sleep sitting.
• Daily walks are needed.You shouldn't use the lift.If you live on the ground floor, do not be lazy every day 1 time, at least go up on the 5th floor.Ski, swimming, "bicycle" exercise at a slow rhythm, any gymnastic complex to improve venous outflow should become an integral part of life for you.
•  With increased loads, use compression knitwear (tights or stockings).
  

  Important!All movements for varicose veins must be performed without hitches and slowly.Those sports that are associated with high -speed or power loads - various rapid complexes of exercises, rapid weights and lifting - are contraindicated.

  Important!Extended veins do not like heating.Therefore, even saunas and bathrooms, hot and soul baths are contraindicated!

• The car is useful -the legs of the legs and the shower from the feet to the sides for 1 minute, the water temperature is space, slightly fresh.There is such a phrase "Roosure of the legs".To relieve the tension in the legs, after returning home after a long pedestrian walk, do not be too lazy to wash the legs with fresh water and lie down for 5 minutes with your legs raised.It will become much easier.
• The products that contribute to increasing blood viscosity and edema should be excluded from the diet.The excess of salt and an increase in the consumption of desserts are very harmful to varicose veins.
  

  Important!It is not advisable to eat:

  • Sottaceti and canned food;
  • meat broths;
  • smoked products.

Hirudotherapy: benefits or damage?

It has been shown that the benefits of irdotherapy are undeniable.Medical leeches are injected into the blood enzymes that dilute it and increase the elasticity of the walls of the blood vessels.But it should be rarely used (1 session in 2-3 weeks) and necessarily in a specialized clinic, having previously discussed contraindications with a specialist.In total there should be only 5-7 sessions and the use of pieces of Leeches-4-6 per session.

After a hirudotherapy session, small scars with bites remain on the body, which pass for a long time.If you are worried about the cosmetic effect, this method is not for you.

Simple suggestions: how to get the blood of thinning without drugs

1. Start in the morning with a glass of hot water.During the day, you should drink at least 1-1.5 liters of clean water (other liquids are not considered).
2. Reduce or completely exclude consumption: coffee, alcohol (in particular beer), salt.
3. If possible, lead an active lifestyle (more movement).
4. Take with herbs!Go to this problem carefully and responsibly!Only 2 plants will give an effect: the Donnik and the bark of the white willow.Herbs should only be purchased at the pharmacy.The infusions prepared by herbs cannot be taken together with drugs that thin the blood.Study contraindications.
5. Add to diet: garlic, dill, celery, parsley and blueberries.
6. Review the drugs you take for a long time, they can also cause blood thickening.These are diuretic and hormonal agents.
7. Refuse smoking or at least reduce the number of smoked cigarettes.
8. If you have diabetes mellitus, commit yourself to prevention and treatment, reduce the amount of sugar and carbohydrates in your diet.
9. Do not allow stress and nervous tension in life.Talk to yourself: everything passes, this will pass!Be calm!Remove the tension with Valeriano, mother or hawthorn.

Important!Don't trundiare, be sure to visit a phlebologist.