Ugly, blue veins on the feet 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 has serious consequences.Says the Executive Secretary of the Association of Phlebologists.
Varicose - Doctors call the disease the disease of civilization.The venous system of a modern man is no different from the venous system of the primitive.However, lifestyle and nature of stress: people began to remain 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 extensions with knitting - varicose veins are formed.
This is interesting!
There is an 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 common than men for that of the doctor.Men go to the doctor when they injure varicose veins.
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 legs.
- Pregnancy and childbirth.About 50% of women during the first pregnancy look varicose veins.This is due to the fact that in order to provide the baby with the necessary amount of nutrients and oxygen, the volume of circulating blood increases by 20-30%. The growing uterus presses the vessels of the pelvis, which complicates the normal venous outflow.
- Uncomfortable shoes and heels.When a girl puts on high -heeled shoes, the load on the legs and muscles of the calf increases several times.This slows blood circulation and prevents blood flow.The tone of the veins decreases, which can eventually lead to varicose veins.
The first symptoms of varicose veins
The Executive Secretary of the Association of Phlebologists: "If we are talking about the main manifestations of varicose veins, it is necessary to note the feeling of fullness of IRC, a feeling of burning, fatigue, weight in the legs, increasing until the end of the day. Bright red or blue" stars "can appear on the diseases of the hills and the cares.For many women, you go to work, wear shoes, and by the end of the day, dress again in boots, notice that they are either clinging or not attaching to all that venous blood stagnates and feels edema.
It's important! With the advent of summer, the situation with varicose veins worsens.The veins are influenced not only by direct sunlight, but also only with a high air temperature.This slows blood circulation and disrupts the venous outflow of the blood.Hide in the shade and avoid overheating!
Diagnosis of varicose veins
If you have at least one of the symptoms listed, this is an important argument for visiting a phlebologist.The doctor will examine the legs and conduct a series of tests if necessary.
- Doppler.One of the most modern highly informative methods.The procedure is completely safe for the patient.Its purpose is to evaluate the rate of blood flow, the patency of the vessels and the condition of their valves.
- Duplex scan.This is a non -invasive diagnostic method that combines Doppler and real -time scanning.This allows the doctor to see a vessel and give an assessment of blood flow to it.
- Plasmography.During this procedure, the degree of blood filling from different sections of the venous canal at rest and under load is measured.
- Laboratory tests.The doctor will surely analyze blood coagulation.This is extremely important as patients with varicose veins are subject to blood clots.
Varicose veins
"It is quite difficult to cure 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 it to progress. If the disease occurs, then only 15-20%of patients can reach a hundred percent recovery. But you should not give up your hands."
With varicose veins, patients stretch and blood stagnate in them.If the disease has acquired a serious course, then the damaged veins should be eliminated to facilitate blood circulation and prevent new varicose veins from occurring.There are many methods to combat varicose veins in the arsenal of doctors today.One 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 eliminate the damaged vessel of flaboology.
- Sclerotherapy.This is the main non -surgical method for the treatment of varicose veins.A special medicine is introduced into the vein with the help of the needle, which appears to stick the walls of the damaged vessel and after a week the vein itself is allowed - 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 is placed a luminous that is connected to the laser apparatus.The laser radiation burns the inner venous wall, the walls of the vessel stick to each other and it is absorbed.
It's important! If you have signs of venous insufficiency, follow a few rules during air travel or long car movements.
- Change the posture every half hour.
- Take an aspirin tablet before flying.Helps prevent blood clots.
- During the flight, drink more liquids, avoid alcoholic beverages.
- Travel in a knit for varicose veins.
Wearing compression knitwear will help stop the development of the disease.In addition, complications of varicose veins - thrombosis and thrombophlebitis - can be avoided.Due to the compression, the lumen of patients in the veins narrows, the rate of blood flow increases, stagnation decreases.This prevents blood clotting and blood clots.
And another recommendation: people who have varicose veins or tendency to it should not abuse the complexion because the heat acts on the veins destructive.In addition, with venous insufficiency, you should not visit the bathroom, spend a lot of time in a warm bath.