Varicose veins of the lower limbs — it is a permanent and irreversible extension and expansion of the affected veins. And if at first the pores of the peep veins cause only mental discomfort, then over time the disease progresses and causes thrombophlebitis and formation of venous ulcers. How not to miss the first symptoms of the disease?
As it starts varices
Two rounds of the circular provide our body with oxygen and necessary nutrients. The circulation of blood provides the heart. Top down enriched oxygenated blood moves with greater ease, thanks to the power of earthly attraction.
Reaching up to the toe, the blood would have to climb back through the veins to the heart. To make such a move, in the veins are valves. It is located opposite the folds of the internal membrane of the veins. Their function is the fixation of the already raised portion of the blood until the next heart contraction.
The muscles of the legs under load of cutting and compressed, are also involved in the mechanism of promotion of the blood up. It happens in healthy people. What's going on in the early stages of the disease varicose veins?
Prolonged sitting and standing in one place leads to stagnation of blood in the veins. The reason the muscle is not cut, the venous pressure rises. Blood cannot fully rise in his veins. In people who are prone to varicose enlargement, this situation may not cause the pathological changes of blood vessels, because the function of venous valves. Elastic, the venous wall is able to stretch, taking a large amount of blood and re-clamp.
As soon as the valves cease to perform his work, begin with the phenomena of venous stasis. Increases the venous pressure. Decreases the number of muscle fibers that support the walls in good shape. The height in the veins is increasing rapidly, and the valves no longer can fully link up. The more it expands vienna, the stronger thrive varicose phenomena.
The first important symptoms
For it to stop varicose veins in the early stages of the should know the symptoms of the disease.
- Heaviness in the legs.
- Fast foot fatigue.
- Swelling.
- Cramps in the night.
- Constantly cold feet.
- Dilated veins in the area of the tibia and the popliteal Cup.
The most obvious sign of varicose protruding veins — may be the first symptom. Tired legs, swelling and cramping should alert much earlier. In particular, if the disease is already met by the other members of the family.
How to uncover the pathology of veins in the early stages, if outwardly the legs look completely healthy?
Methods of diagnosis
Effectively act on the pathological changes in the blood vessels of the lower limbs is only possible in the early stages. Ideal — before the emergence of clinical symptoms.
The complexity of the diagnosis lies in the fact that half of the patients at all do not feel the symptoms of the development of the disease.
If your relatives, especially the mother, rooting varicose veins, then annual survey on the current hardware will help detect varicose veins in the early stages. Currently, the clinic can offer the following methods:
- Ultrasonic Doppler.
- Venography.
- and so on
The decision about the necessity of the execution of these surveys takes the doctor. Studies allow you to assess the condition of the circulatory and lymph systems, to identify the degree of development of the disease and to determine the appropriateness of the conduct of the surgical or conservative treatment.
The stage of development of varicose veins on the legs
The disease develops after a long period of time. From first symptoms to clinical manifestations, can pass through the ten years.
Stage 1: Cosmetic disorders
In the initial stage of the disease — are already present small stagnant phenomena, but the valves in the blood vessels are still able to perform its function.
Beginning varicose veins manifests itself in the form of spider veins, large veins and dry skin on the feet. May vary nails — to become too strong, or, on the contrary, thin.
It is interesting that according to statistics, more often varicose veins developing on the left leg. Therefore, special attention should be paid to the left leg and the area of the popliteal fossa.
Phase 2: Clinical symptoms
Venous grid will appear still more distinct. Veins conspicuously stand out and form the nodes. In this period appear a feeling of heaviness in the legs, especially after prolonged standing.
Another unpleasant symptom — swelling. If the initial stage is accompanied by edema only when wearing clothes with tight rubber bands (socks, stockings), in the future, the legs become swollen just after walking or sitting at the computer.
All this — the symptoms of varicose veins and the oxygen starvation of the tissues. Because they sluggish in the extremities, venous, depleted oxygenated blood, which is not able to ensure the normal fabric food. The emergence of night cramps — extreme degree of oxygen starvation.
If in the initial stage of varicose veins does not affect the venous valves, then in the second stage of the development of the disease are already demonstrated their failure.
Phase 3: the Emergence of inflammation of the knots and spots of hyperpigmentation
How it looks like varices on the third stage? If it starts varices small vascular asterisks, then in the third step is already a big venous knots. Veins curl bundles. The skin over them hot to the touch and delicate. Damage of these plots are accompanied by abundant bleeding. Increasing symptoms such as heaviness and pain in the legs and swelling.
Stage 4: Complications
At this stage of the enlargement of the veins may develop complications.
- The emergence of venous leg ulcers.
- The difference of varicose knots.
- Thrombophlebitis.
They are all significantly worsen the quality of life of the patient and require careful observation and rapid intervention.
Varicose veins can be treated in minimally invasive ways just in its initial stages. The stronger the disease progresses, the more difficult it is to deal with it without operative intervention.
How to stop the disease in the initial stage
Varicose can begin and manifest in each person. In particular, it is important to monitor the condition of the feet of women, moms and grandmothers, who suffer from varicose veins. There are a number of preventive measures and recommendations.
- Swimming and hiking favorably acts on the walls of blood vessels.
- All thermal procedures — bath, sauna, hot baths, solarium — lead to an increased filling of blood vessels and their overload.
- Shoes should be low heels no higher than 5 see
- During the work to be done, avoid long sitting and standing.
- Wearing compression clothes during pregnancy — excellent means of prevention.
Truth and myths about the treatment of incipient varicose veins
The wide prevalence of the disease has led to speculation of unscrupulous pharmaceutical companies on this issue. Treatment of varicose veins of the overgrown lots of myths about the miracle ointments and tablets that get rid of the problem forever.
Myth 1. Pills can get rid of varicose veins
In fact, the funds can only reduce the clinical symptoms of the disease — swelling, heaviness in the legs and cramps. Beginning with varicose veins will not stop. The process of increasing the volume and length of the vein not refundable.
Myth 2. Ointments and creams to help from varicose veins
It is not so. Many ointments have in its composition of menthol and its derivatives, which have a weak stimulating effect. From the use can actually contribute to the outflow of blood and removal of stagnant phenomena. However, varicose veins on the legs disappear, because the ointment can not change the situation with the broken valves and the weak venous wall.
Myth 3. Treatment with leeches
In the initial stage it is absolutely useless. On the basis of such treatment on the ability of special funds to the composition of the saliva of the leech to the liquefaction of the blood.
However, even if not to pay attention to the danger of bleeding from the wounds and the risk of allergic reactions, then the effect of such treatment is questionable.
Myth 4. Compression underwear will cure from the varicose veins
Wearing compression underwear may in some cases serve as a preventive measure. So, in the course of pregnancy can protect your legs from varicose veins in addition, as it begins to manifestation of the first symptoms of the disease.
But it must be remembered that these stockings and tights, is not treated the disease, but effectively reduce its symptoms.
The truth is that compression underwear mechanically compresses the veins of the and government the flow of blood from external the diseased vein in deeper. So they eliminated the phenomena of venous stasis, which reduces the speed of the development of the disease and removes the unpleasant symptoms.
Varicose veins — it is a common disease of the blood vessels, which significantly affects the quality of life. About half of the patients even notice symptoms of the disease, which greatly complicates the diagnosis and timely treatment. Be attentive to your health, don't miss the beginning of the disease.