One of varieties of varicose veins is varices reticular. This disease affects not large vessels, and veins close to the skin. These small veins are very visible and impairs the appearance.
Features of the development of the disease
Reticular varicose veins is not an independent disease. This initial stage of the ordinary varicose veins. Another name for this disease – varicose veins net. The disease manifests itself in the form of small veins or veins that most often occur in the legs.
Reticular varicose veins are small subcutaneous blood vessels and capillaries. Medical, net-like veins called telangiectasia.
Plexus of vessels can be different: linear, reticulated, spider, spotted.
You can see this cosmetic defect with age. This pathology is not no risk.
Reasons
Reticular varices occur mainly in women. Affect the appearance of the disease to various factors. The main reason for the development of the pathology of the violation of the tone of the veins.
Most often, the disease develops during pregnancy, because the load on the legs increases, as a result, blood flow is impaired. Also for the development of this type of illness can affect the hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy and during menopause.
Other reasons for the development of a web-like veins:
- Genetic predisposition;
- The load on the foot during long walks;
- Lack of exercise;
- Wearing things that draw;
- Diabetes mellitus;
- Hypertension;
- Liver disease;
- Injuries of the limbs;
- Solar radiation;
- Diseases of the skin.
The problem of the venous system may occur lack of vitamins in the body or an unbalanced diet.
Very often the venous network show the women, who often work standing up is a hairdressers, teachers, salespeople, etc.
All these reasons may cause the formation of small venous networks, which leads to deterioration of health and appearance of feet.
Symptoms
Concentrations of blood vessels veins mostly appear below the knees or hips. These veins are a bluish color and a reddish tinge. They vary in size, the degree of brightness. If you put pressure on the affected area, the spider veins disappear, and then reappear.
Reticular varicose veins of the legs shall be accompanied by the following symptoms:
- Pain in the legs
- Swelling
- Heaviness in the legs
- Cramps in the calf muscles
- Itching in the lower leg and foot
These signs of developing the disease increases this evening and after a severe burden on the feet. Normally this kind of varicose veins not only makes itself known when driving.
If you don't take any measures, the removal of vascular veins, the disease moves to the next phase.
Then the veins in the autumn, forming units, during walking the patient feels the pain. Although the symptoms a little, it's not a reason to postpone a visit to the doctor. The treatment of varicose veins in the form of networks, it is necessary in the early stages, as the disease can cause a variety of complications.
A popular treatment
People use treatment methods are suitable for the initial stage of the development of varicose veins, occurs when veins less than 0.5 mm.
People advice on the treatment of varicose veins:
- To increase the elasticity of blood vessels apply a tincture of horse chestnut. Tincture can be bought at a pharmacy or make your own. You take the dry chestnut and mix with vodka in a ratio of 1:10. Mix everything and leave for 20 days. Must be taken several times a day 40 drops.
- To reduce pain and heaviness in the legs, use a tincture based on nutmeg. Teaspoon of nutmeg powder should be taken with plain water in the morning on an empty stomach for several days. Powder can be bought from the store or pharmacy.
- Effective tool in the fight against varicose veins is the infusion of sweet clover. Take 2 teaspoons of the herbs and pour two cups of hot water. Leave the infusion for about 4 hours. Take the medicine 30 minutes before meals for 1/3 Cup. It is important to remember that clover is a poisonous plant, so taking the infusion should be only after consultation with your doctor.
In addition, infusions and decoctions are widely used in compresses, lotions, products for external use:
- Birch buds against varicose veins. Dried kidney pour a half-liter jar 1/3 of the whole ship. Pour the kidneys with vodka and leave for 10 days. After a certain period of time to smear the infusion to the affected area.
- Foot spa used a decoction of white willow bark. Hot water (2 cups), pour 2 tablespoons of chopped willow bark. Boil the broth for 20 minutes, then use as directed. After a foot bath put on a special therapeutic knitting.
Traditional methods of treatment is used as an adjuvant and maintenance therapy.
Other treatments
In addition to drug treatment, there are other ways for the treatment of reticular veins:
- Sclerotherapy. The procedure is to use special chemical substances which is injected with a thin needle inside a capillary or a vein. Depending on the amount of vascular branching in the duration of the procedure is different and varies from 5 to 60 minutes. After the procedure, the affected area of the patient wearing the bandage. Use it should be no more than 4-10 days.
- Laser coagulation. To get rid of ships in a short time. Therefore, this method of treatment is more effective, unlike other methods. The Laser acts on the affected vessels, as a result of sealing the blood vessels. When exposed to laser, the patient may feel mild discomfort. After three treatments, you can see the result.
- Micro-phlebectomy. The doctor makes a small hole, and then pulls the vein to the surface. After it is tied and cut off. Such manipulation is carried out all affect the veins. The surgery is performed under local anesthesia. The procedure is performed without the use of chemicals or sclerosing agents. It should be noted that after several treatments, the scars and welts on the skin does not remain.
Possible complications and prevention
In many cases, the disease is painless, however, the treatment of the pathology is still needed. The first signs you should consult a qualified professional. By the way, the blood vessels of the eyes, the whole leg began to grow.
Some of the symptoms may indicate a complication of this disease:
- Bruising;
- Bleeding skin;
- Swelling of the lower extremities;
- Cramps in the muscles;
- Bleeding from the affected veins.
If left untreated reticular varicose veins, it can lead to chronic venous insufficiency.
To avoid the appearance of vascular network, foot, should adhere to the following instructions:
- Before sleep take a cool shower for the feet.
- Play sports, perform a variety of exercises for the legs and joints.
- After a long sitting position, should do exercises to increase blood flow in the veins.
- It is useful to use the swimming pool, steam room and sauna.
- It is important to change your lifestyle: adjust your diet, lose weight, etc.
People who are in danger, these rules must be strictly followed. They also need to wear special support stockings, monitor your diet, give up bad habits.