Varicose veins disease

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Causes of varicose veins

The main causes of varicose veins are:

• A lifestyle or occupation associated with strenuous exercise, standing in a position (standing or sitting) for long periods of time, or having the environment constantly at a high temperature;
• Significant increase in body weight;
• Hereditary (genetic) predisposition;
• Hormonal effects (pregnancy and taking hormonal drugs).

Secondary causes of varicose veins

• Obstructions associated with the passage of blood through the veins. Examples of such obstructions are thrombosis or tumors.
• Stress and nervous disorders. They affect the condition of the arteries. There are nerve endings in the vessel wall that provide their tension (tone). When they are subjected to increased pressure, exposure to various toxins and alcohol, the vessels lose tone and dilate.
• Arterial-venous anastomoses. Such anastomoses can be formed due to pressure in the area of ​​arterial blood cell flow.
• Sporty tensions. The risk group includes those who like to lift weights like barbells. If there is a tendency to varicose veins, it is forbidden to strain the legs with excessive strenuous exercise and lift weights.
• Uncomfortable clothes and shoes. Too tight clothing, such as tight pants, can lead to varicose veins. In addition, shoes with narrow and high heels are also harmful. Wide heels should be preferred when choosing shoes, the wider the heel, the less the load on the feet. Walking on thin and high heels (studs) and maintaining balance puts a heavy burden on the legs and veins, if you add heavy bags of store-bought items again…

These factors lead to vasodilation, increased venous pressure, and disruption of the normal functioning of the venous valves. The result is pathological blood circulation in the veins of the legs - reflux (flow of blood from the deep veins to the reverse superficial veins). It is this disease that worsens over time and causes the load on the venous system to increase many times over.

Proper - bottom-up flow of blood in the leg veins is caused by several factors: blood pressure in the arteries, movement in the blood vessels to prevent backflow, and the presence of valves. The inability of these valves to perform their functions leads to disruption of blood flow in the veins and this leads to excessive elongation of the arteries. As a result, blood flow becomes irregular, blood begins to stagnate in the lower veins of the legs (especially in the subcutaneous veins), the pressure in them increases, and the vein walls dilate and thin.

Signs and symptoms of varicose veins

The symptoms of varicose veins are directly related to its stage.

Stages I and II of varicose veins

• The appearance of venous patterns on the legs, feet, and thighs;
• Feeling of heaviness and pressure in the legs;
• Shots, especially at night;
• After work, swelling of the feet at the end of the day;
• Moderate pain in the legs;
• Rapid fatigue.

In stages III and IV of varicose veins

• Tumors;
• Vascular stars (telangioectasia);
• Various pains (pulsating, itchy muscles, pain when walking, pain along the veins, general pain and tingling in the legs);
• Occurrence of long varicose veins on the surface of the skin of the calf and heel sides;
• Skin changes (dryness and pigmentation of the skin occurs, the skin of the feet darkens and is covered with brown spots). In addition, these symptoms can be followed by a number of diseases: dermatitis, eczema and trophic diseases, the appearance of sores.

Rarely, but common symptoms include bleeding as a result of rupture of veins, often occurring at night.

Complications of varicose veins

If varicose veins have symptoms such as fever or weakness, it is a sign of complications of the disease.

Complications of varicose veins include:

• Eczema;
• Skin wounds;
• Strong venous bleeding even in superficial wounds;
• Thrombophlebitis;
• Trophic wound;
• Phlebothrombosis;
• Bleeding from varicose veins.

Diagnosis of varicose veins

When symptoms of varicose veins are detected or to make a correct diagnosis, it is necessary to consult a phelbologist, neurologist, surgeon.

Diagnostic method of varicose veins: ultrasound examination (UTT) or phlebography.

Treatment of varicose veins

How to treat varicose veins? This question will be answered by a doctor after diagnosis. After all, treatment of varicose veins gives a positive result only if correctly diagnosed.

In turn, the treating physician may choose the following treatment options:

• Varicose veins with medication (medication) treatment (creams, ointments, tablets);
• Complex treatments depending on the symptoms and stage of the disease (discussed in the article below);
• Surgical treatment (removal of damaged vessels).

Remedies for varicose veins

Anti-varicose creams and ointments

Such tools are used as an adjunct treatment and prevention of the development of the disease in the early stages. They help as follows:

• Pain reduction;
• Reduction of tumors;
• Improving the performance of the valve system;
• Increase the tone of the vascular walls;
• Restoration of normal blood circulation;
• Prevent the development of complications.

Troxevasin. The active substance that normalizes the activity of the circulatory system - troxerutinincludes Eliminates inflammation, reduces the thinning of capillaries, has venotonic properties, eliminates tumors.

Detralex. Reduces blood stasis in the ovaries and improves lymph and fluid flow.

Routine. Vitamin P (rutin and other bioflavonoids), reduces swelling, reduces inflammation, strengthens blood vessels, relieves vascular spasms and prevents venous ulcer formation.

Aestsin. Horse contains chestnut seeds. Reduces vascular permeability and star count, increases tone, reduces inflammation, swelling, blood clotting, and improves microcirculation.

Venoruton. Restores the functioning of the circulatory system oxerutinincludes Eliminates inflammation. Prevents thrombus formation.

Varicose veins tablets

The tablets are used as part of a complex treatment, if the disease has no local effect. They help as follows:

• Improving vascular tone;
• Eliminate the inflammatory process;
• Accelerate blood flow and lymphatic drainage;
• Elimination of microcirculatory diseases.

Venarus. Increases vascular tone, reduces elongation, permeability, capillary fragility, significantly reduces venous blood stasis, inflammation, protects against free radicals damaging the vascular walls.

Anvenol. Reduces vascular permeability, improves microcirculation, dilates arterioles, increases vascular tone, improves peripheral blood circulation.

Eskuzan. This drug has anti-inflammatory and tonic properties, increases the strength of the vascular wall, reduces capillary fragility, prevents swelling and blood stasis, relieves fatigue, heaviness, tension, itching, improves health in various organs and tissues accelerates the healing process.

Venoruton 300. It has anti-tumor, analgesic, anti-inflammatory effect and improves microcirculation, eliminates trophic diseases and wounds.

Angistaks. Increases vascular elasticity, normalizes vascular permeability, prevents tumor formation and reduces existing tumors.

Treatments for varicose veins

Endovasal laser coagulation. The doctor treats the injured vein with a laser and as a result the asterisks disappear. Held under local anesthesia. After a few weeks, there are no notes left on the skin about the treatment. Used to treat varicose veins in the early stages.

Sclerotherapy. Special substances are injected into a dysfunctional vein, which completely closes and seals the blood vessels, stops vascular activity and blood begins to flow through healthy veins. This treatment is not suitable for everyone. Only if the nodes are not too large are marked.

Ozone therapy. Ozone is injected into a blood vessel with a small needle and seals the vein. A few treatments are enough to achieve a noticeable result. Used to destroy vascular asterisks.

Phlebectomy. With surgical intervention, the damaged veins are simply removed. You can return home the next day after surgery, but you should wear special socks or an elastic bandage for at least a month.

The use of therapeutic physical training and therapeutic knitwear is recommended in the treatment of varicose veins.

Therapeutic exercises for varicose veins. It helps to lose weight in the legs, normalize blood circulation and eliminate venous blood stasis.

If your profession is sedentary, try to walk every day. Cycling and swimming are also recommended. However, running can adversely affect the condition of the arteries.

Treatment of varicose veins using folk remedies

Important! Consult your doctor before using folk remedies for the treatment of varicose veins!

Treatment of varicose veins with herbal medicines

Several benefits of herbal treatment:

• Phytotherapy eliminates the causes of the disease;
• Herbs have a minimal amount of contraindications;
• Herbal treatments have very few side effects;
• In addition to treating the disease, herbs enrich tissues with vitamins and other nutrients;
• The price is affordable.

Patli kalanchoe. The leaves of Kalanchoe are thoroughly washed and put in a one-liter jar (the leaves should be half a jar). Filled with 70% alcohol and stored for 14 days in a dark place. Shake well before use. Rub on your feet every day before bed. The pain goes away after the first application. If varicose veins are in the final stages, treatment lasts 4 months.

Apple «Antonovka». Put 1 apples in 3 liter of boiling water, close the lid and put in a warm place for 4 hours. Then, without removing the apples, crush them, stir in the solution, and simmer. Drink 1 g (about half a glass) in the morning and evening before bedtime with the addition of 50 tablespoon of honey. It also cleanses the blood, improves sleep and appetite.

Potatoes. Peel 5 potatoes and grate them. Rub the resulting potato puree on the legs. After 4 hours the pain is completely gone and then wash the potatoes with warm water.

Garlic with oil. Take the garlic and mash. Mix two parts butter. Before going to bed, apply to swollen veins and cover with paper and tie with a bandage or handkerchief. Wash in the morning and wear warm and soft things on your feet.

Prevention of varicose veins

Prevention is better than cure. Consider some vital rules that can prevent the appearance of varicose veins:

• If your work is sedentary, take a break from time to time. You can do special gymnastics at work. Try to walk more;
• If your job requires you to stand more upright, instead, take time to relax;
• When sitting, break the habit of sitting with one foot on top of the other, if you have one;
• Do not wear tight and tight clothing (for example, tight jeans, in general, women are strictly forbidden to wear tight clothes, in which case the blood circulation in the area of ​​the urogenital system is disrupted);
• Do not wear shoes with high and thin heels on a regular basis (such shoes are rarely worn on holidays);
• If there is constipation, do not leave it as it is; constipation small pelvic blood pressure increases;
• Ride the bike;
• Try to swim more;
• At rest, periodically place your foot up (15-20 cm above the heart);
• Try to do regular exercise;
• Keep track of your weight;
• Reduce your consumption of unhealthy foods and sweets, try to eat more fruits and vegetables, they are vitamin rich products;
• Get rid of bad habits (smoking and drinking alcohol);
• Try to take a contrast shower (hot then cold and vice versa);
• Drink at least 2 liters of water a day, which will keep you from dehydration;
• Do not overheat in the sun.