Varicose veins in the legs in women - the plague of the 21st century

Varicose veins of the lower extremities are a disease that affects beautiful women four times more often than the strong half of humanity. And if earlier this disease was considered "age-related", mainly affecting women after 50 years, then nowadays phlebologists speak with regret about his significantly increased "youth".

And the fear of doctors is quite understandable, because they are increasingly being treated by women, whose age has barely reached 30 years. So it is necessary to understand what is the risk of varicose veins in women in women, what are the causes of its occurrence, symptoms and what methods to get rid of the disease are known at the present time.

Signs to sound the alarm

Doctors have long established general signs of varicose veins of the legs, with the detection of which it is necessary, without delay, to go to an appointment with a vascular surgeon.

The following eloquence factors trumpet the appearance of varicose veins:

• Swelling of the feet and legs, especially in the evening, after a busy day of work. In the initial stages of the disease, the edema, as a rule, disappears completely after a restorative night rest, but if the disease has passed into chronic stages, this symptom becomes a companion of the patient throughout the day.
• Pain syndrome in the gastrocnemius region, a feeling of satiety, which is not released until the patient assumes the "lying down" position.

• Varicose veins on women's legs significantly spoil the look of a beautiful leg. Often, the appearance on the surface of the skin, in front of such an even and smooth, reddish network of blood vessels, makes beautiful ladies urgently turn to the doctor.
• In some places of the calves of the legs, especially in the popliteal region, prominent venous vessels, often of the joints, are glowing. The color of the veins in the legs can range from deep blue to brownish purple.

If you have found one or more such unpleasant phenomena in themselves, then you should know that these are the symptoms of varicose veins of the legs and scheduling an appointment with a doctor is the most urgent need in this situation.

What can happen if you do not see a doctor on time

This disease is by no means dangerous only the deterioration of the appearance of thin ladies feet. Aside from the fact that you now have to give preference to dark pants and tights, throwing your once favorite mini-skirts on the back shelf of the closet, the following can happen:

1. Unless urgent measures are taken to treat the blood clot in the venous vessels of the legs, the next stage in the development of the disease is thrombophlebitis. This is due to the fact that the blood, thickening in the deformed veins, gradually forms blood clots, which block the vessels. Entering the cardiac or pulmonary artery, blood clots provoke death.
2. The appearance of dermatitis, and later - and trophic ulcers. The skin, on the surface of which the diseased vein has emerged, first darkens, becomes thinner, taut, due to which an unhealthy glow appears. Then, becoming even rarer, such skin is easily exposed to external damage and the inflammatory process begins not only inside the vein but also on the surface of the skin. This can result in a trophic (non-healing) ulcer, which is an open, weeping sore.
A venous vessel, when deformed and stretched, can simply "leak", resulting in bleeding, which can be internal or external.
3. If ulcers and other skin lesions have already formed, pathogenic bacteria and infections easily enter the bloodstream through them. This can lead to dire consequences in the form of gangrene and the need to amputate the affected limb.

Where do women's varicose veins come from?

This nasty and incurable disease affects girls and women much more often than men, and that's why.

• The causes of varicose veins in women are often rooted in harmful inheritance. If the grandmother, mother and older sisters suffer from venous insufficiency, then the risk of its occurrence in the younger generation is much higher than in those in the female line of whom this disease is absent.
• Professional factor. If by the nature of your activity you have to spend a long time walking (these are salespeople, teachers, surgeons), then blood clots in the lower extremities are a common occurrence. The same consequences occur for those whose work involves long sitting at the computer desk.
• Incorrect food. It is no secret that many ladies like to pamper themselves with cakes, high-calorie pastries, something spicy like marinades, sauces and spices. All these good things, if eaten often, cause the blood to thicken. As a result, blood flow is disrupted, blockage is formed, and the veins in the legs are deformed.
• Another factor in the appearance of varicose veins lies in the fact that a married lady, busy with daily life, children and work, simply does not have time to devote time to her boyfriend. As a result of lack of time for fitness or just physical exercise at home, calf muscles lose tone, ceasing to maintain normal pressure inside the leg vessels. Further, deformation of the venous walls occurs, and the blood stasis does not last long.
• Changes in hormonal levels. It could be climate syndrome and pregnancy. In the latter case, varicose veins can be provoked not only by hormones, but also by increased pressure on the legs, for which it becomes increasingly difficult to maintain a growing abdomen. In addition, the intensity of blood flow in pregnant women doubles, and venous vessels simply may not be able to withstand such a powerful load. Therefore, all women "in an interesting position", especially in the last trimester, need regular preventive examination by a phlebologist.
• Preference for high heels in everyday life. Although this shoe makes an attractive lady in the eyes of a man, it is very detrimental to the health of your feet! A constant load on the lower leg is a warning of blood clots and pathological deformation of the vessels of the gastrocnemius region.

How can veins with female varicose veins be cured

The set of measures on how to treat varicose veins in women is usually as follows:

1. Stopping the further development of the disease.
2. Removal of disease symptoms.
3. Preventive measures.

Before prescribing treatment, a phlebologist performs the necessary examination and determines the degree of development of the disease.

If the disease has not gone very far, as evidenced by the lack of blood clots and other serious consequences, then varicose veins can be cured.

Drug therapy

Commonly prescribed for this disease:

• Ointments and gels that tone venous walls, strengthen them, and also normalize venous blood flow (venotonics). In addition, horse chestnut-based products are very effective.
• Preparations of tablets with blood thinning and anti-thrombotic action.
• Tablets that help eliminate and prevent inflammation inside the veins. And also these funds perfectly help in relieving pain.
• Drugs against edema.

Handling hardware

Furthermore, there is hardware therapy, which is also very effective in treating varicose veins.

1. The device, invented by South Korean specialists, perfectly helps tired feet, relieve pain and eliminate swelling.
2. A device that helps restore the damaged structure of blood vessels and soft tissues in the painful area of ​​the calves.
3. A device that normalizes venous circulation due to its vibrations.
4. A device with a complex effect that restores tissues affected by varicose veins, relieving swelling, pain and inflammation.
5. A device that heals injured veins with a laser, speeding up blood flow and relieving pain in the veins.

Traditional methods

And there are also many folk remedies on how to treat varicose veins in women's legs. These are various oils, compresses, rubs and tinctures for oral administration.

• For example, you can make such a solution. Take 1 tablespoon of calamus roots, thyme, mushrooms, string, birch buds. Put everything in a saucepan, pour 1 liter of boiling water there. Heat in a water bath for about half an hour. Then cool, drain and drink 1/2 cup before meals three times a day. The course of treatment is 1 month.
• Varicose vein compresses based on fermented milk products are also very good. You can use only kefir, or you can pour finely chopped leaves and flowers of bitter wormwood (or in yogurt). Once you have wrapped the compress on top with a film and insulated with a blanket, lie down for about half an hour. Then the feet should be rinsed and oiled for varicose veins, recommended by the doctor.

Radical Masses

In the later stages of varicose veins, the following are usually practiced:

1. Minimally invasive methods of treatment: laser and radiofrequency correction, microflebectomy, sclerotherapy.
2. Classical surgery, when the diseased part of the vein (and sometimes the entire venous vessel) is completely removed.

Preventive measures

Read them and try to consider the advice that will help you to overcome varicose veins.

• Daily ration correction. All fatty foods rich in cholesterol, spicy marinades, salt, smoked meats, as well as strong teas, coffee and alcohol are prohibited.
• If a lady smokes, this will significantly complicate the treatment of varicose veins. Therefore, it is necessary to pull together and abandon addiction.
• Wearing corrective tights and foot warmers. This is a special underwear that should be worn by venous patients in order for intravenous pressure to normalize and further development of venous deformity to stop. For the prevention of venous disease, class 1 underwear is recommended, if the capillary network is already visible and the edema has become more pronounced, then you should buy class 2 compression sweater. And in the case of significant deformation of vessels, the 3rd compression class of such footwear is used.
• Fitness revitalizing complex. There are many physical exercises recommended to fight varicose veins. This can be short distance running, lower limb lift, leg swing.

Moreover, yoga can be a great help only if its postures (asanas) do not involve prolonged static calf muscle tension. For the same reason, team sports are excluded: volleyball, football, basketball, weightlifting, long sprints.

Finally

In order to stop the development of venous disease as soon as possible, you must adhere to these principles:

1. Set aside high-heeled shoes by buying high-quality, comfortable shoes made from natural materials.
2. Avoid baths, saunas and solariums.
3. Replace intense sports loads with lighter ones, not forgetting to discuss exercises with your doctor.
4. If you do not exercise, then you should pull together and set aside half an hour a day to perform a therapeutic complex of exercises.
5. Adjust your diet to include as many vegetables, whole grains and seafood as possible in your diet. For example, the secrets of Japanese women, which are famous for their long youth and good health, lie precisely in the abundance of "seafood" and rice on the daily table.

All of these measures are also excellent as a prevention of varicose veins for those who do not want to face this harmful disease.

After all, any disease is much easier to predict and prevent than to deal with its unpleasant manifestations. Love yourself! And be healthy!