Varicose veins (varices) is a chronic disease, which is characterized by the knobby varicose veins violation of the outflow of blood and its stagnation in the venous system.
Initially, varicose veins do not cause any discomfort, and it's only cause a cosmetic defect: the appearance of translucent through the skin, knotted veins with a bluish-brown shade.
Symptoms of varicose veins
You need to go to phlebologist, if you think that you have at least one of the following symptoms of varicose veins:
- translucent skin through a complex of veins on the legs;
- a feeling of heaviness in the legs, fatigue;
- irregular brownish pigmentation of the skin in the legs and ankles;
- recurrent pain in the legs;
- swelling in the feet and legs, which usually appear after prolonged standing or sitting with drooping feet;
- occasional spasms of the muscles of the lower limbs;
- in the later stages of the disease – ulcers on the skin or in the joints.
Noticing the first signs of vein disease, don't hesitate and immediately consult a specialist-a phlebologist. The latest diagnostic equipment to get rid of varicose veins, which with the help of an experienced doctor to identify the disease at an early stage and prevent complications.
The main causes of the appearance of varicose veins
Varicose veins often lead to:
- a congenital weakness of the venous wall, which predisposes to the development of varicose veins and is inherited;
- gender – women suffer from varicose veins in the legs twice as often as men. One theory is that this is due to wearing high heels;
- a long stay on his feet. Varicose veins often affects people whose profession is associated with the work of the feet: sellers, teachers, hairdressers, and others;
- age – varicose veins often develop after the age of 45;
- lack of exercise, work, long stay standing or lack of exercise;
- too intense physical activity;
- obesity and being overweight.
Stage of varicose veins
Step 1 – step compensation. Manifestations of venous insufficiency is not. Worried about pain and fatigue in the legs.
Stage 2 – the stage of subcompensation. There is a pain, the veins begin to bulge under the skin in the form of nodes.
Phase 3 – phase failure. It is characterized by a significant disturbance of outflow of blood from the lower extremities, develop a trophic disorders of the skin, possible formation of nonhealing venous ulcers.
Clinic for treatment of varicose veins, you need to apply when symptoms first stage – it is easier and faster to get rid of the disease and prevent the development of complications.
Complications of varicose veins
Lipodermatosclerosis \ white atrophy of the skin
Lipodermatosclerosis is a fibroid degeneration of the skin and subcutaneous fat. Tissues lose their elasticity and mobility. An extreme form of lipodermatosclerosis white atrophy of the skin.
Venous eczema / dermatitis
Eczema occurs in the later stages of varicose veins and is an inflammation and redness of the skin in the legs. With the progression of the varicose veins decreases the nutrition of the skin, which leads eventually to the emergence of trophic ulcers.
Acute venous thrombosis
On this basis, the complications of varicose veins – the formation of a blood clot (thrombus) in the deep veins of the legs, which flow of blood can enter the heart or lungs. The condition requires immediate medical attention!
Thrombophlebitis
Thrombophlebitis – inflammation of vein wall with thrombus formation, closing the lumen of the vessel. In most cases, the blockage is the result of "running" forms of varicose veins.
Trophic ulcer
This long-term healing of the skin defect developing on the background of venous congestion requires a comprehensive treatment.
Bleeding varicose veins
Bleeding most often occurs because of trophic venous ulcers, however, can be varices. First aid for bleeding varicose veins: it is necessary to impose a pressure bandage directly to the site of bleeding, raise the legs above horizontal level, and then require hospitalization.
Prevention of varicose veins
In order not to deal with varicose veins, you need to:
- avoid prolonged standing or sitting; to give up the habit of sitting for long periods of time in the position of the foot;
- to prevent the emergence of extra pounds;
- regularly engage in physical exercise (gym, swimming, etc.);
- choose comfortable shoes, try to wear shoes with heels every day.
The treatment of varicose veins
Today, the removal of varicose veins in the legs occur most often without the traumatic intervention, as it was 10-15 years ago. Recovery treatment takes a minimum of time!