In this article, we will consider with you such an unpleasant disease of the lower extremities asVaricose veinsas well as his causes, symptoms and treatment of varicose veins, Moreover, both traditional and folk remedies.
What is varicose veins for an ordinary person?This is fatigue in the legs, possibly with some swelling, bluish, sometimes dark cobwebs.Consider what this disease is from a medical point of view.
Varicose veins (varicose veins) - expansion and lengthening of veins (blood vessels carrying blood to the heart) of the lower extremities with the thinning of the venous wall and the formation of nodes from them.The nodules are formed as a result of the pathology of the venous walls, as well as the insufficiency of their valves, due to a genetic defect.
Varicose veins are manifested with an increase in venous pressure.
Varicose veins can happen:
- lower extremities;
- stomach and esophagus;
- small pelvis;
- Egg and seed cord.
The most common place of manifestation of the disease is - varicose veins of the lower extremities, which will be discussed today.
Today, varicose veins is one of the most common diseases that every 3 woman and every 10 man suffer.Statists note that most often this disease begins at a young age-30-40 years.
The causes of varicose veins
The main causes of varicose veins:
- a lifestyle or work associated with heavy physical exertion, long -term stay in one position (standing or sitting) or a constantly high ambient temperature;
- significant increase in body weight;
- hereditary predisposition;
- Hormonal effect (pregnancy and taking hormonal drugs).
Minor causes of varicose veins
Obstacles in the outflow of blood through the veins.Such obstacles can be: thrombus, uterus, tumor.
Stress and nervous disorders.They affect the state of blood vessels.There are nerve endings in the vein wall that give them elasticity.With an increase in pressure in them, the effects of various toxins and alcohol, the lumen of the vessels loses the tone and expands.
Arterial-venous anastomic.Such bends can be formed due to pressure in the area of the flow of blood arterial cells.
Sports overload.At risk, lovers to pull the bar in the gym.In the presence of a predisposition to varicose veins, overloading the legs with excessive physical exercises and lifting weights is prohibited.
Inexplicable clothes and shoes.Strong tight -fitting clothes, such as narrow jeans, can cause varicose nets.Narrow shoes and high heels are also harmful.When choosing shoes, give preference with a wide sole the wider the sole, the less load on the legs.Walking and balancing on thin stilettos, we subject the vein with a huge load, and if you add heavy bags from the grocery store to the heels, then you will not envy the veins.
All these reasons contribute to the expansion of veins, increase venous pressure and violation of the normal operation of the venous valves.The consequence is the pathological flows of blood in the veins of the lower extremities - refluxes (reverse core of venous blood from deep veins to surface).It is they who cause the aggravation of the disease over time, increasing pressure on the venous system many times.
The correct blood flow, when blood flows through the veins of the legs from the bottom up, this is achieved using several factors: blood pressure from arteries, contraction of the leg muscles during movements and the presence of valves in the veins that prevent the reverse flow of blood.The inability of these valves to fulfill its function causes a violation of venous blood flow, which leads to overstrown of veins.Because of this, the blood flow becomes chaotic, the blood stagnates in the veins of the lower extremities (especially in the subcutaneous), the pressure in them increases, the walls of the vessels begin to expand and refine.
Symptoms of varicose veins
Symptoms of varicose veins are directly related to the stages of varicose veins.
I and II stage of varicose veins
- the appearance of venous patterns on the legs, legs and hips;
- feeling of the severity of the legs and bursting;
- convulsions, especially at night;
- swelling of the legs, after a hard day;
- moderate pain in the legs;
- Increased fatigue.
III and IV stage of varicose veins
- swelling;
- vascular stars (telangioectasia);
- a pain of a different nature (hot pulsating, itching in the muscles, pain during walking, pain along the venous trunks, general pain and smear in the legs);
- A convincing, elongated varicose veins protruding above the surface of the skin of the legs and feet;
- Changes in the skin (the skin becomes dry and pigmentation appears, after the skin of the legs darkens and is covered with brownish spots).Further, these symptoms can join: dermatitis, eczema and trophic disorders in the form of poorly healing wounds up to the formation of ulcers.
It is rare, but there are symptoms such as bleeding when rupture of nodes, which most often occur at night.
Complications of varicose veins
If with varicose veins there are symptoms such as fever or weakness, then perhaps the disease has passed into the stage of complication.
When complicating varicose veins, may occur:
- eczema;
- skin ulcers;
- severe venous bleeding with the slightest wound;
- thrombophlebitis;
- trophic ulcer;
- phlebotrombosis;
- Bleeding varicose nodes.
Diagnosis of varicose veins
If the symptoms of varicose veins occur, for the decree of the correct diagnosis or refutation, you must contact: a phlebologist, a neurologist, a surgeon.
Procedures for the diagnosis of varicose veins: Ultrasound examination (ultrasound) or phlebography.
Treatment of varicose veins
How to treat varicose veins? This question is answered by the doctor after diagnostics.After all, only a correctly made diagnosis increases the positive result of the treatment of varicose veins.
In turn, the attending physician may prescribe the following treatment options:
- drug treatment of varicose veins (cream, ointment, tablets);
- a set of procedures, depending on symptoms and the stage of development of the disease (below in the article);
- Surgical treatment (removal of affected veins).
Means for varicose veins
- Ointments and creams from varicose veins
They act as a preventive and as an auxiliary method of treating the disease in the early stages.They help:
- reduce pain;
- reduce swelling;
- improve the activity of the valve system;
- increase the tone of the vascular walls;
- restore normal blood flow;
- prevent the development of complications.
- Tablets from varicose veins
Tablets are prescribed if the localization of the disease does not allow to apply drugs locally or as part of the complex therapy of varicose veins.They help:
- improve the tone of blood vessels;
- remove the inflammatory process;
- accelerate blood flow and lymph flow;
- Eliminate microcirculatory disorders.
Procedures for the treatment of varicose veins
Endovasal laser coagulation.The doctor acts on the sick vessel with a laser and the sprockets disappear.It is carried out under local anesthesia.After a couple of weeks, no reminders about the procedure carried out on the skin.It is used to treat varicose veins in the initial stages.
Sclerotherapy.Substances are introduced into the problem vein with a syringe, and the affected vein is glued from the inside and stops working, and the blood begins to flow through healthy veins.This procedure is not suitable for everyone.It is prescribed only if the nodes are not very large.
Ozonotherapy.Ozone is introduced by a small needle into the lumen of the vessel and causes its gluing.Only a few procedures are enough to achieve the visible effect.It is used to eliminate vascular stars.
Flebectomy.Surgical intervention in which the affected veins simply remove.The day after the operation, you can go home, but at least another month you need to wear special tights or bandage your leg with an elastic bandage.
In the process of treating varicose veins, it is recommended to use physiotherapy exercises and therapeutic knitwear.
Therapeutic gymnastics for varicose veins.It will help relieve severity in the legs, normalize blood circulation and eliminate stagnation of venous blood.
Movement is life.If you have a sedentary job, then try to walk every day.Cycling and swimming are also recommended.But running can adversely affect the state of veins and well -being of a person.
Several examples of leg exercises:
- Sitting on a chair, pressing your legs to each other and lower them on socks, then on the heels, repeat 15-20 times;
- leaning with both hands (at the height of the shoulders) on the wall, stand on socks, then on the heels, repeat 20 times;
- In the position of standing on inspiration, raise your arms up and stand on socks, relax on the exhale and stand on the heels, repeat 20 times;
- When sitting, lift one other leg alternately alternately, turn the feet in the ankles in both directions, making small circles, repeat 15-20 times;
- Sitting, stand on tiptoe with both legs at the same time, repeat 15-20 times.
Therapeutic knitwear.Wearing such linen helps to improve the condition of the affected veins due to compression, accelerate blood flow and eliminate the stagnation of venous blood in the vessels.Wearing a medical underwear can only be considered as an auxiliary tool in combination with a prescribed doctor with a treatment.
Treatment of varicose veins with folk remedies
Important!Before using folk remedies from varicose veins, be sure to consult your doctor!
Treatment of varicose veins with ready -made grass fees
Commentary of the Specialist-Fitotherapist: Treatment with herbs (phytolia) has certain remarkable advantages, for example:
- phytochalation eliminates the causes of the disease,
- herbs have a minimum number of contraindications (usually individual intolerance),
- Herbal treatment has a minimum number of side effects,
- The herbs contain a large number of vitamins and other beneficial substances, which, in addition to treating the disease, also contribute to the healing of the body as a whole,
- price availability.
Phytotherapists offer ready -made solutions, which already take into account the specific composition of the collection, dosage, priority, etc.The courses were developed by specialists - doctors, based on their many years of experience.
Other folk remedies against varicose veins
Kalanchoe periystyan.The leaves of Kalanchoe of the periystoy is put in the liter jar (there should be half the can of the bank).Pour 70% alcohol and insist in a dark place for 14 days.Before applying, shake the jar.Every day, lubricate your legs and feet before going to bed.The pain will leave after the first use.If the varicose veins are launched, then 4 months are needed for treatment.
Apples "Antonovka".In a boiling 1 liter of water, throw 3 apples, cover with a lid and put in a warm place for 4 hours.Next, without removing apples, break them, mix the solution and strain.Accept by adding 1 tbsp.a spoonful of honey, half -grinder (50 g) in the morning before meals, and in the evening before bedtime.The product also cleanses blood, improves sleep and appetite.
Potato.Peel 5 potatoes and grate.Grind the resulting mashed potatoes and smear your legs.After 4 hours, the pain will pass completely, and then rinse the potatoes with warm water.
Horse chestnut flowers.50 g of flowers pour 0.5 l of alcohol and let it brew for 14 days, shaking the bottle every day.Skip the resulting tincture through a net and use 1 tbsp.spoon 3 times a day before meals, washed down with water.Having been treated for a week, take a break for 2 weeks.Then repeat again.
Garlic with butter.Take garlic with white husk and grind.Stir it with two parts of butter.Apply the protruding veins at night, put parchment paper on top and fix it with a bandage or a warm scarf.Wash off and put on your feet something warm and soft.
Prevention of varicose veins
As everyone has long known, it is better to prevent the disease than to treat.Consider some rules of life, observing which, you can prevent the appearance of varicose veins:
- If you have a sedentary job, do a break from time to time.You can do special gymnastics at the workplace.Try to walk more;
- If the work is standing, then on the contrary, allocate time for relaxation;
- Give up the habit of throwing your feet on your foot, if you have one;
- Do not wear things that are very compressed (for example, strongly tight jeans, stockings with tight elastic bands. In general, women are generally strictly forbidden to wear dense tight trousers, because in this case, blood circulation in the genitourinary system is disturbed;
- Do not wear cramped shoes and hairpin shoes (such shoes are rarely permissible - on holidays);
- If you have a constipation, do not leave it on its own, becauseconstipation increases the pressure level of blood circulation of the pelvis;
- arrange bike rods;
- Try to swim a lot;
- During rest, from time to time, place your legs on a hill (15-20 cm above the heart);
- Try to regularly exercise;
- Follow your weight;
- Reduce harmful foods and sweets in the diet, eat fruits and vegetables more, i.e.products enriched with vitamins;
- throw bad habits (smoking and alcohol);
- Try to take a contrast shower;
- drink at least 2 liters of water per day, which will also preserve you from dehydration with its unpleasant symptoms;
- Do not abuse a tan in the sun and in a solarium.
Which doctor to contact with varicose veins?
- Phlebologist.