Normally, the blood flowing through your veins up to the heart and lungs, because they help muscle contractions. But the force of gravity has not been canceled, it makes sense that the liquid or the other way, I'll try to bottom. So it won't happen and the blood is directed to where it should, in veins there are valves. Open to the flow of blood and close to hold back.
When the valves don't work and don't quit until the end, the blood, however, flow down through the veins. Ships can not accommodate all the blood, stretch and start to act over the skin on the hill.
How to detect varicose veins
The symptoms of varicose veins are usually visible to the naked eye. It is large, swollen of vienna, which is visible under the skin and resemble nodules.
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Not every vein that looks sick. Despite the fact, that the disease is widespread, it is sometimes visible veins it's just a feature of the organisation.
Varicose veins, in addition to the external scars, there are other symptoms: pain and heaviness in the legs.
When the disease progresses and passes the most hard phase is added:
- Swelling of the feet or ankles.
- Change the color of the skin over the affected vein.
- Infections of the skin.
- Ulcers. Appear there of vienna overwhelmed the most. Heal with the force.
The doctor (and veins deals with phlebologist) examines the blood vessels, and to appoint patients ULTRASOUND: with the help of ultrasound you can determine which valves don't work, if in the veins of blood clots.
The dangerous varicose veins
But the pain and wounds are not the main problems. There is another danger, that with the naked eye can't discover. From the stagnation of blood in the vessels formed clots of blood — thick blood clots. They may be "stuck" in the wall of vessels and narrows the lumen, but it can come and go with the flow of blood to other blood vessels, increasing the risk of obstruction. This condition is called embolism. It is very dangerous and can even lead to death.
Why is varicose veins
There is no one cause which has led to varices. But there are several factors that increase the risks:
- Genetic predisposition. Without genetic anywhere, and if the parents have suffered varicose veins, there is a possibility to get the inheritance.
- Paul. Women have varicose veins more often than men. In a survey of varicose veins, we found 63% of women and 37% of men in Russia.
- Injuries and surgeries. They can interfere with the operation of the valves of the blood vessels.
- The excessive weight. Due to the fact that it increases the load on the legs, and this leads to problems.
- Large exercise. Particularly dangerous static loads. For example, constantly to sit, or a lot of stand bad. Better to move, change the position of the body in order to work different muscles.
- Age. The older you are, the more weak walls of blood vessels.
- Pregnancy. Additional loads and changes in the body increase the risk of varicose veins.
The treatment of varicose veins
Mainly treatment of boils down to reduce the pressure in the veins and to restore the circulation of blood. If unpleasant symptoms, and the threats of blood clots not, and the treatment may not be required.
Exercise
Easy exercise, especially walking is a good way to make the feet work as it should. The muscles, which is constantly reduced by walking, to help pump the blood upward toward the heart and reduce the congestion.
Moderate exercise — even the best (and only proven) way to prevent varicose veins.
The symptoms of varicose veins great self-massage helps (with this, you can use and creams or ointments). A simple exercise requires movement — you just need to lie down and lift your legs, to reduce swelling.
Compression garment
Compression socks, some shrink away, of course you don't allow the veins swell, and is one of the main methods for the treatment of varicose veins. The bring and with a mild form of the disease, and with heavy.
Pants vary in compression strength, mould. Therefore, before buying better to consult your doctor and take into account the recommendations of the.
Remember: the compression garment gradually stretched, so that it should be disposed of after several months of socks and buy a new one.
Drugs
Any medicines that doctor prescribes. Sometimes you need funds, that prevent the formation of clots, sometimes they require antibiotics to treat infections or creams that will help soothe the irritated skin.
The function
In some cases, it is appropriate that the surgery is the most effective method. The modern surgery, which is carried out with the help of laser, rf technique, or sclerotherapy, they do it under local anesthesia.
The meaning of these methods is to close the affected vein. When will not work, the blood will find a solution: to go to the heart for healthy deep vessels, which are rarely exposed to varicose veins (it is thicker and stronger, is not a simple stretch).
Remove the vessels today are extremely rare and only in severe cases.
When to contact your doctor
Always, if you notice the vascular mesh, protruding veins, or strong swelling in the legs. This should be to self-medicate. Only an examination will help determine if you need to go to the pharmacy for the overwhelmingly bed and drink the blood thinning medication.