The disease of the 21st century, which stands along with a heart attack, stroke - varicose veins on the legs. It is a mistake to consider this that only female disease is also prone to varicose veins on the legs. It has been explored from ancient times.
Such healers and healers as Avicenna, Hippocrates, investigated varicose veins for several years. We searched for the causes and methods of treatment. Extended veins do not give a aesthetic appearance to the legs.
Causes of varicose veins on the legs
- hereditary predisposition;
- the specifics of the work (people who spend a lot of time standing on their feet or in a sitting position are subject to this disease);
- wearing not comfortable shoes (constant and long -term walking in high heels);
- low and excessive power physical activity;
- In women during pregnancy, varicose veins develop due to an increase in loads on the walls of the vessels of the lower extremities;
- abuse of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products;
- Excess weight;
- improper nutrition;
- constant dressing of very tight hosiery products;
- age -related changes in the vascular system of the body;
Symptoms of varicose veins:
- sensations of heaviness in the legs;
- A pattern of blood vessels from light blue to purple color of color appears on the skin;
- swelling;
- a burning sensation inside the veins;
- Itching of the skin.
Varicose veins on the legs, treatment and diagnosis
Do not postpone a visit to a doctor. Medicine distinguishes 3 stages (stages) of the development of varicose veins on the legs. This disease is easier to treat at an early stage (first).
When the walls of the vessels of deep veins are not affected. And compensation for damaged vessels occurs due to healthy. Not large wreaths appear on the skin. The second stage is characterized by deeper damage to the valve, and when examined, you can see a large number of damaged veins. Pain in the legs appears, at night there may be convulsions or temporary numbness, a small tingling, and sensitivity is disturbed.
The drawing "Asterisk" appears on the skin. Mechanical injuries (cuts, bruises, bruises) heal longer. The above signs in the absence of treatment lead to inflammatory processes and the development of thrombophlebitis and phlebitis. The treatment of varicose veins at this stage consists in taking tablets that dilute the blood, thereby are the prevention of blood clots.
The third stage of varicose veins of the lower extremities is the most difficult. The pain in the legs is so intense that sometimes it limits their movement. This state of veins is dangerous not only for normal performance, but also for life in general. In addition to thrombophlebitis, the patient may appear trophic ulcers, their inflammation and bleeding, gangren in the most advanced cases. At this stage, treatment is only surgical methods. The non -functioning vein is removed.
After the operation, you should monitor the power, wear compression linen under the density number that the doctor prescribes.
There is little visual inspection alone. To determine the state of blood vessels, veins, as much as they are affected, blood clots formed or not. The doctor will prescribe an examination of ultrasound of the legs, MRI, a general blood test, physiological samples.
In the early stages, together with medicinal tablets, ointments, gels, creams are used, which facilitate and partially eliminate the symptoms of varicose veins on the legs. Before using external ointments, you need to consult a doctor.
At the present stage of the development of the treatment of varicose veins, 4 methods are common:
- Treatment with ointments, gels;
- Treatment with special therapy by the method (gluing damaged vessels from the inside).
Varicose veins on the legs of treatment with folk remedies
Kalanchoe is a homemade plant that is in almost every house. Its healing properties are used for many diseases. The infusion is prepared in a bank with a volume of 1 liter. Half of the jar is covered with Kalanchoe leaves and poured with medical alcohol. We let it brew for 14 days in a dark cool place. Shake daily. Apply to our feet before bedtime. The product relieves pain syndrome.
Ointment based on the root of dandelion. We collect the roots of dandelion, dry well, chop, pour it with water. Cook the resulting mixture until it thickens. Add fat to blame. The ointment must be stored in the refrigerator.
Varicose prevention on the legs
- Cool shower, contributes to better blood circulation. Using the nozzles, you can do massage.
- No more than half an hour can make baths with the addition of herbs of calendula, St. John's wort, horse chestnut. Sea salt is also suitable.
- With sitting work, you can perform a simple exercise. Stretching your legs, rotating the socks clockwise, no more than 15 minutes. The rolls from the heel to the toe in a standing position are useful.
- in breaks between work to take hiking;
- enrich your diet with vitamin E, p (eat more walnuts, cabbage, beans, peanuts, as possible to replace coffee with green tea or cocoa);
- After a hard day, let the legs relax a bit, lie on their backs and put a roller or pillow under your feet;
- reduce the use of fatty foods;
- In a sitting position, do not throw a leg on the leg;
- exclude narrow tights, stockings from the wardrobe;
- wear compression underwear;
- keep body weight under control;
- reduce the time of wearing high -heeled shoes;
- Foot massage, helps relieve fatigue and improve blood circulation;
- Do not sunbathe, do not take hot baths, forget about wax depilation.
Varicosis on the legs, the treatment of which is not fast and not easy, is not completely cured. At the very first stage, varicose veins are easy to adjust. After the course of treatment, all the recommendations of doctors should be strictly observed. Proper nutrition and uniform physical activity is the key to normal blood circulation. Hiking is an ideal and affordable means of preventing varicose veins.