Varicose veins are a common venous disease of women's legs. The point lies in the expansion or elongation of the veins in the lower part of the leg, which eventually leads to thinning of the venous wall.
This disease cannot be ignored as it can cause serious complications such as venous insufficiency in the legs, thrombosis, bleeding and gangrene.
Gangrene is dangerous because if left untreated, it can lead to amputation of the leg, and thrombosis and even death of the patient - a blood clot that escapes to the heart, which will lead to its arrest. It is important to treat the disease early, before complications develop.
Because
Scientists have proven that the tendency for varicose veins is inherited. If your relatives have been diagnosed with varicose veins, then the possibility of the disease on you.
The following reasons can provoke its development:
- hormonal disorders;
- pregnancy;
- high load on the legs;
- bad habits;
- hypodynamia.
The natural cause of leg varicose veins is an increase in the load on the vessels. Load can occur due to physical inactivity and due to increased physical activity. 
Often the office lifestyle leads to varicose veins - a lot of time is spent sitting or standing. In this case, the blood circulation is disrupted, the formed area is formed, which then causes a decrease in vascularity.
An unhealthy diet also increases the chances of varicose veins. The cause of this disease is an increase in intake of fatty foods, fast food, cholesterol, caffeine. All this has a negative impact on the health of the veins. Excessive physical activity is also dangerous.
Pregnant women are also at risk. The physical features of pregnancy interfere with the blood supply to the right leg, which often leads to the development of varicose veins. In addition to insufficient blood supply to the legs, hormonal status in pregnant women changes, which can also lead to disease. During this period, it is recommended to check the condition of the feet regularly, and in case of pain, immediately see a doctor. Inflamed veins can disappear after childbirth, but for prevention, you can wear special underwear.
Symptoms
You can suspect the development of varicose veins using a variety of symptoms:
- Swollen feet. Reinforcing towards the end of the workday is a common feature.
- Calf pain is an early sign.
- Sudden leg cramps.
- Prolonged healing of wounds and bruises is a late symptom.
- Enlargement of vein size, the appearance of winding roads or nodules are early signs.
- Hair loss from the inner surface of the feet, thickening of the skin in this area are symptoms of late.
An important feature of the manifestation of symptoms is their increase in the evening, or after a long stay on the feet or without movement. If you find at least one symptom of this disease, it is immediately recommended to see a doctor. Diagnosis of varicose veins is carried out by phlebologists - specialists in veins. To make a diagnosis, routine examinations are not sufficient; Doppler ultrasound is required. If necessary, varicose veins can be confirmed using radionuclide or radiopaque methods. In this case, the dispersion of specially introduced material in the vessel will be investigated.
Treatment
The spread of varicose veins has led to the creation of many options for its treatment, both medical and folk. If possible, contact your doctor who will tell you how to treat you, based on your individual characteristics. It is best to use folk methods only if there is no possibility of professional treatment. They relieve the symptoms of the disease, but do not eliminate the cause.
Medicine
All drug treatments are divided into two major groups: topical and general drugs. It should be understood that treatment with drugs is only relevant in the early stages of the disease. In further cases, drug treatment is also used, only to prevent the spread of the disease.
Anticoagulants are the most popular in treatment. They thin the blood, preventing vasodilation, which reduces the risk of blood clots. They can be taken orally and in the form of gels and ointments, or injections. The dosage and choice of certain medications can only be trusted by the treating physician. Angioprotectors help improve vascular microcirculation, thus eliminating the cause of the disease.
Leeches are also used to treat varicose veins. When they bite, a special natural substance, hirudin, enters the body.
This dilutes the blood, which lowers the risk of blood clots. This method is less effective than drugs, but for some methods is the only possible way. Treatment with leeches is cyclical.
Surgical Treatment
The essence of surgical treatment is to exclude or completely remove the diseased vein from the circulatory system. Often, such a procedure is performed by injecting a special substance into a vein, which attaches it together from the inside. The most effective method, which is not harmful to health, is surgery to remove the damaged vein. At the same time, the general condition of the circulatory system will not suffer. The veins that cause varicose veins pass themselves through only up to 10 percent of all the blood that flows in the legs. Removing it will free up vein residue, but will not cause harm to health.
Alternative Treatments
It is possible to treat varicose veins with folk remedies, but at your own risk. A large number of these methods are ineffective in the early stages of the disease, and are ineffective in the later stages. Alternative treatment methods relieve the symptoms of varicose veins, but do not cure them, which is very dangerous in further cases. Such travel is dangerous for your health.
Among the most popular folk recipes that can be used to treat varicose veins are:
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- wormwood;
- nettle;
- garlic.
Apple cider vinegar is able to heal veins from the outside, relieving redness even in young people. Pain points are treated twice a day. Vinegar is diluted in a bathtub, feet are placed in it for 5 minutes. After such a procedure, it is recommended to let your feet dry on their own. Garlic is used as an ointment. To prepare it, one part garlic is mixed with two parts butter. The resulting gruel is applied to the affected part of the foot at night.
Prevention
Prevention is general and makes it possible not only to prevent varicose veins, but also to improve the overall level of health, eliminate symptoms and, as a consequence, improve well -being.
Key Precautions:
- healthy food;
- play sports;
- absence of high load on the veins.
Healthy eating involves the use of fruits and vegetables in the diet, especially raw. Eating walnuts and seafood also has a good effect on vein health. In this case, it is necessary to forget about foods, alcohol and products that contain caffeine that are very fatty and salty.
Exercising regularly increases blood flow in the legs, which has a positive effect on the health of the veins. Don’t exercise too much - running and moderate cycling are great. It is important, even during inactive work, to exercise regularly, not to let the blood stagnate. Cross -legged is contraindicated in inactive work.
Varicose veins are an important disease to be treated at an early stage. Do not be afraid to see a doctor at the first symptom. Today, treating varicose veins on women's legs is not as expensive as before, and is not harmful to the body. By getting treatment first, you will provide health and comfort to your feet for years to come.