Varicose veins, bulging swollen, knotted veins – such as displaying quam varices, know, probably all. So let's talk about that during his illness occurs inside the veins.
When quam varices elasticity of the veins decreases, and as a result, they expand. Inside the veins are characteristic of the valves that regulate blood flow to the heart of the lower limbs. If these "gates" are not working properly, then no problem. In case of failure of their activities, and develop quam varices. The valves are closed, preventing the movement of blood to the heart, when it stagnates in the veins. Naturally increases the pressure and pushes the blood in the deep veins thicker, thinner closer to the skin of the vessels. The system of these veins is not adapted to such nodular blood volume, as a result of their walls are not only excessive stretch, but more and destroyed.
The result of this process become clearly visible on the skin spider veins, which themselves are a serious aesthetic problem. The disease progresses, a thin weakened veins are becoming more pronounced, with a distinctive blue color, thicken, and soon they appear as nodules.
Reasons quam varices
There are many factors that significantly increase the likelihood that a particular person suffers from quam varices:
- The genetic heritage of parents or grandparents who are faced with quam varices, the descendants could "take" the Vienna special structural (weakness of connective tissue, imperfect valves, etc.); and then, without the constant compliance with the preventive measures, he is likely sooner or later become a patient diagnosed with "quam varices legs."
- Hormonal fluctuations – most often it affects women (menopause, menstruation, pregnancy, etc.), what explains the apparent gender selectivity of the disease; in addition, the risk quam varices to grow and care for – it is scientifically proven that they contain female sex hormones and their deputies greatly reduce the elasticity of the venous walls.
- Nervous disorders, stress, depression – all this reduces the tone in the veins, due to the elasticity of their walls are regulated by the nerve endings.
- An inflammatory disease of the pelvic organs (which, again, is more common in women) – these processes can lead to hormonal imbalances, but also can damage the small blood vessels.
- Lack of physical activity in life – because of the long session provocantes veins, impaired blood circulation, gradually reduce the tone of the venous walls, and finally the blood begins to stagnate, and there is a quam varices (today doctors there was even a special term – computer quam varices, so a large number of patients, the cause of the disease, which was sedentary work in front of the flickering screen).
- Excessive exercise – these are weight lifting, excess weight, pregnancy, work, associated with long-quam varices; as a result, significantly increased pressure in the veins that lead to the occurrence of quam varices.
- A flat foot.
- The habit always and everywhere to "flaunt" the wrong heels.
- Constipation, which increases pressure in the abdomen.
- Injuries and illnesses.
- Paul – as mentioned above, the risk of developing varices quam women above.
- Structure of the body, usually quam varices often affects people of above-average growth.
Symptoms quam varices legs
Symptoms quam varices is characterized by gradual progression. Obvious signs are detected immediately, at the first stage of the disease occurs through:
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swelling of the feet, especially after a long stay in a sitting or standing position that, as a rule, pass in the morning – the first sign that the deep veins do not cope with their tasks;
- cramps and numbness in the legs, most often, this symptom appears even at night and in the morning;
- a feeling of heaviness, burning, itching and pain in the legs, especially the typical second half of the day;
- the first visible signs feature red-blue spider veins and veins, clearly visible on the skin.
The first warning signs should not delay visit to the doctor. As you know, any disease the most treatment in the early stages. If symptoms are ignored and the patient is not considered a sufficient basis for seeking qualified help in the future, he was waiting for such features as:
- thickening and darkening of the skin of the calf: thus it has stains and peeling;
- veins become painful when guillermo indigentiam;
- severe muscle pain, the intensity of which increases during walking;
- the appearance of the speakers over the skin in the legs, venous nodes.
If proper care is not named at this stage, the patient is inevitably serious complications, which will be discussed later.
When to see a doctor?
There are signs, the appearance of which is an absolute indication for urgent treatment to the doctor. These are:
- a feeling of weakness combined with traiecto and a feeling of lack of oxygen;
- sharp sharp pain in the foot, part of it is closed, there is a burning sensation;
- the beginning of the tractus calling the fears and doubts of the plot.
How is this diagnosis?
Accurate diagnosis can only ask the doctor – phlebologist or vascular surgeon. See a specialist, preferably at the first warning signs of the body. Of course, the first testing procedure are the inspection and survey of the patient. Then, in order to confirm the diagnosis and to get as much information as possible about the nature and severity of the disease may need the following procedures:
- Ultrasound of the veins of the process of this research not only revealed varices quam, but also conclusions about the direction of blood flow, presence of clots and tumors, assessed by irradia's, blood vessels;
- contrast intravaginales – very precise and informative investigation method, the results of which is the opportunity to assess the condition of the veins; this examination is carried out by introducing into the human body a contrast agent, coloring of blood.
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What is dangerous quam varices?
About quam varices is an aphorism created by the doctors "Disease, that occurs in the legs, and shooting in the heart." Indeed, this disease is not only an aesthetic problem, inconvenient, and lower quality of life. Without qualified medical assistance quam varices serious complications, including death.
Thus, the consequences quam varices on the legs can be:- thrombophlebitis – a disease which is associated with the occurrence of inflammatory processes in the affected veins;
- bleeding;
- violation of nutrition of tissues;
- increased pigmentation;
- increased quam varices is dangerous not only health, but life complications.
We should say that the general "partner" quam varices legs as trophic ulcers. The reason for its occurrence is continuous venous insufficiency and high blood pressure in the veins. Such ulcers usually heal slowly, they are very difficult to treat and can thus limit the ability of the patient and can even cause disability. Swelling, unbearable pain and even a bad smell – all this makes life very difficult. The emergence of trophic ulcers, suffering from quam varices people contribute even small injuries and bruises, which it is simply impossible to avoid. By the way, sometimes (rarely) these lesions convert to a malignant tumor.
Treatment quam varices legs
Treatment quam varices of the legs depends on first of all, from the stage of the disease. If we talk about the early stages of the disease, when the not yet announced its complications and irreversible processes, it is commonly used conservative treatment, i.e. treatment without surgery, which may include the following procedures:
- Medications – it comes in the form of tablets (venarum, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, anticoagulants), and local resources, i.e. different angioprotective.
- Compression therapy – antiexudativ wearing special socks or, alternatively, multi-vitamin foot elastic bandage.
- ovari, implemented using the device ovari, activate blood circulation, improve tissue trophism and as a result, unpleasant symptoms quam varices decrease and disappear.
- Sclerotherapy is used in the case where there is no removal of the affected veins is not enough. Is performed without a surgical scalpel, the vein injected a special amputetur blood flow to the drug, with the result that the vessel gradually shrivel up and disappear. It does not happen quickly, during the year, maybe one session, but the impact of sclerotherapy worth it.
- adurere, laser photocoagulation is one of the modern methods, is performed under local anesthesia, the result can be evaluated after a month.
- Leeches – this is one of the alternative treatment quam varices foot based on the leeches when exar generosity of the patient's skin and later phlebologist they produce a blood substance ; however, today it is possible to do without the leeches – on the shelves of pharmacies there are many products that contain this tool.
Prevention quam varices varicose veins
Special attention to the prevention of quam varices of the legs is attached to the high-risk groups: those with relatives suffering from this disease, representatives of certain professions (teachers, hairdressers, etc.), people who are overweight, pregnant, etc.
First, you need to lead an active lifestyle. Sports (swimming, bicycle), I prefer Hiking "permanent" to travel on public transport, climb the floor of the stairs, not the Elevator, etc.
Those who the profession is forced to spend time in a sitting or standing position, should pay attention to the following recommendations:
- Long-term better at times on foot, while moving her toes.
- Office workers spend days behind the computer screen, it is recommended to periodically put his feet on the table – in this position significantly enhance the outflow of blood from the veins of the lower extremities.
- A small foot support is able to reduce the dangerous pressure; and, in addition, it is very comfortable during long periods of sitting to perform the basic exercises.
- Simple exercise, which consists of intermittent lift the toes, promoting the excitement of the leg muscles and improve blood circulation.
- At least once an hour for 5-10 minutes off the bench and get exercise.
Packaging is used not only for treatment, quam varices, but also for its prevention. For example, if the person in the family suffering from this disease, during pregnancy, during flights and long journeys by bus or train, in the process of education, it is better to wear socks or wrap the leg with elastic bandage.
If the problem has already made itself even the most mild, you should avoid the following:
- oral contraceptives (those containing hormones, which can aggravate the situation);
- wearing shoes with heels;
- excess weight and obesity;
- eating salty, fatty and spicy dishes;
- carrying heavy bags and suitcases (now a very popular travel bag on wheels);
- wax;
- long hot baths;
- saunas and baths;
- alcohol abuse, Smoking;
- self-treatment.