Varicosis is a chronic disease of subcutaneous veins, in which the functioning of the reverse venous valves occurs, following this, stagnation of the blood in the blood vessels, their swelling and other consequences that have occurred.
The varicose expansion takes place in the veins of a small basin, esophagus, stomach, in men - testicles (varicoceles), but in most cases the disease affects the legs, since they are susceptible to the larger loads.
The movement of the blood through the veins of the lower ends occurs at the bottom, contrary to gravity.His rear current - reflux - is prevented by the venous valves.As a result of the valve deficiency, the blood accumulates in the vessels and presses on the walls, lengthening them.
Furthermore, in the background of this process, inflammatory phenomena occur.All this is accompanied by symptoms of varicose veins:
- Characteristic winding and knotted thickening of leg ships.
- Intensive and burning pain, especially with loads.
- Quick fatigue, gravity in the legs.
- Dark blue, reddish color of the veins of the lower limbs, which can be clearly seen in the photo.
- The acquisition of brown and lucid pigmentation in the ankle, at the bottom of the leg.
- Periodic convulsions.
- Ulcers.
Any disease is better treated in the early stages, so it is important to know how varicose veins begin.
The symptoms of the first stage of the disease are arranged for increase in increase:
- Fate of the swelling of the legs.
- After prolonged sitting or standing in the caviar, the sensations of burst and gravity appear after rest or walking.
- Night cramps in the calves, a feeling of heat in one or both legs.
- The manifestation of the dark subcutaneous veins and the appearance of vascular "stars" under the knee, on the back of the lower part of the leg.
Very often, varicose veins occur in people after 30-40 years, although it happens in schoolchildren.According to various sources, every tenth man and every third woman suffer from it.
The reasons for the development of the disease
- Hereditary predisposition: valve defects, their absence.
- Increased venous pressure:
- Large loads on the legs, weight lifting (for example, engage in professional sports);
- I work on standing or a long static position standing;
- Excess weight;
- Pregnancy, hormonal disorders.
- Changes related to age.
- 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 legs of the legs contribute to the movement of the blood through the veins.
If no measures are adopted, varicose disease is complicated by eczema, thrombophlebitis, trophic ulcer (a long non -healing wound) or breakage of varicose veins.
How to treat varicose veins on the legs?
In addition to a visual medical examination, to identify and evaluate the varicose veins they allow:
- Riovasography;
- Ultrasound of the lower limbs;
- Flebography.
How to treat varicose veins, the phlebologist determines according to the stage of the disease, the age of the patient, the characteristics of his health and condition.Overall, 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 diet, exercises, use of elastic bandages and a special shirt for compression of the veins on the legs.The therapy and specific drugs are prescribed by the doctor.
Often in the early stages, an ointment is prescribed, which prevents the quarter.Venotonizing agents: Flebotonic is usually used by the tablets.
The patient can be shown physiotherapy to improve blood flow, for example pneumatic massage.Irudotherapy is considered effective for the treatment of varicose veins, since leeches, sucking blood, release an enzyme that dilutes blood.
All traditional conservative means aim to maintain the tone of the veins and improve the patient's conditions, but do not treat varicose veins.Using a surgical operation, it is possible to remove the surface vessels concerned and, if there is, the tumors, compressing them.But such a radical way to solve the problem is fraught with complications and has a long period of recovery.
To date, the most progressive methods are considered:
- Cauterization of the veins with a laser.
- Sclerotherapy (disconnection of veins damaged by blood flow using special medical foam).
Since the disease often occurs during pregnancy, it is important that mothers provide periodically visiting a phlebologist, especially if there are complaints.
Domestic treatment of varicose veins and popular remedies
It is possible to improve the state of the veins on the legs and relieve the symptoms of varicose expansion with the help of popular treatment.There are various means for this.
Castagno on horseback is the best remedy for varicose veins.Pour 50 g of flowers 0.5.the.Alcohol or vodka.Let it infuse for two weeks, then filter and drink a spoon three times a day before meals.In order not to burn the throat, drink the tincture with water.In a week, stop for 14 days and follow another course.
It is possible to apply the Mokritsa leaves to the interested veins and, on top, a broken sheet of Bardino, cabbage or plantain.Put such compressions four times a day for 30 minutes.Everything is fine.The course is several weeks with a break of two.
Pour the dry hops cones with a glass of boiled water for 15 minutes.You have to 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 using it as a compress.
No less prolonged treatment - Nettle of Nettle.It should be prepared with boiling water and, having insisted a little, drink a quarter of glass three times a day.
At night with varicose veins, at home, they make a compress made of natural oil and chopped garlic with peel.
Not only to pacify varicose veins.Treatment with popular remedies should be integrated by a diet in which animal fats should be limited to vegetables, fruit and above all berries (the same diet is also indicated with thrombophlebitis).
Prevention and Exercises for Varicose
If you have a tendency to this disease, the following recommendations will help to slow down its progression:
- Do not stand up and don't sit for a long time in one place: move, knead, the more often the position of the body changes.
- Do not make hot baths, especially in the morning: it is better to replace them with a hot shower with the cold cold ribs.
- Wear comfortable shoes without heels or low wheels.
- In case of loads, you can make a bandage of the legs or wear knitted therapeutic things, but only after consulting a doctor.
- Refuse smoking, due to which the state of the blood vessels deteriorates.
The main prevention of varicose veins is a moderate motor activity: swimming, walking, cycling, charge.We advise you to remember the exercises of the heat -Up that will help keep the veins of the legs in good shape.
- You are straight, your hands on your hips, slowly go up to the socks and fall on your feet 20 times, then repeat the same, only the heels together and socks in different directions.After - Walk on SOCKS.
- Stand exactly, the legs together, stretch your hands on inspiration and, at the epraction, returns to the original position.Repeat several times, then do the same, performing a swallow on the exposition of a pose first with one foot and then the other.
- Lie on the back and put your legs bent on the knees, in a chair and folded, straighten your feet alternately.
- Do the "bicycle" exercise: it is incredibly effective for varicose veins.
- Lift your legs, and then become a "birch" and gently do the scissors.
- Lie on the back, alternately pull the legs on the chest without holding the breath.
- Lie on the side, fold the lower part of the leg and give the upper part 20 times the forward oscillations, upwards, then keep the upper part of the leg and lift the lower part of the leg.Do the same on another side.