Reasons
Treatment of varicose veins, first of all, should be the elimination of the immediate cause of its occurrence. The following are the most common ones in everyday life:
- Being in an upright position or sitting for a long time;
- Mbipesha (mbipesha);
- Increased pressure in the veins of the lower extremities due to heavy loads with constipation, weight lifting and pregnancy;
- Congenital or post-traumatic absence of venous valves in the vessels of the lower extremities.
it is only possible to cure varicose veins in the legs only after getting rid of all the above factors. Otherwise, recurrences of the disease can not be avoided.
Symptoms
One of the most important signs of varicose veins is the appearance of swollen swelling and nodules along the veins of the lower extremities. Often this is accompanied by severe pain and heaviness in the legs, an unpleasant burning sensation may be added. In severe cases, episodic leg cramps and edema may occur, which usually appear in the late afternoon. A characteristic feature of varicose veins is the gradual thickening and darkening of the skin on the lower leg.
If left untreated, the walls of the affected vessels become inflamed and blocked by multiple blood clots. Over time, ulcers can develop on the skin. In the vast majority of cases, such a development of events leads to quite frightening diseases, for example, thrombophlebitis or thrombosis.
In what situation should you see a doctor?
Varicose veins develop gradually, but sometimes progress quite quickly - in such cases, you can not hesitate to see a doctor. For the acute course of the disease, the following symptoms are characteristic:- Acute pain that reaches such intensity that a person cannot move independently. This is accompanied by a feeling of heat and tightening of the skin on the feet;
- Shortness of breath, feeling weak and shortness of breath;
- Bleeding localized near or affected by venous vessels.
Diagnosis
When the first signs of varicose veins appear, you should seek help from your doctor. As a rule, after performing standard examinations (examination, anamnesis, OAC, OAM), he refers such patients to a specialist dealing with vascular disease (phlebologist) or immediately to a vascular surgeon.
In addition to basic diagnostic measures, they may be assigned:
- Venous ultrasound (duplex scanning);
- Contrast venography.
Treatment
Today there is no cure for varicose veins, which would give a 100% result. Treatment should be performed comprehensively using surgical and therapeutic techniques.
Conservative treatment
Fighting varicose veins in the legs with the help of conservative methods is possible only in cases when the symptoms have just begun to appear and there is no need to talk about possible complications. The main components of this treatment are:
- Diet;
- A set of special exercises;
- Compression therapy;
- Drug therapy.
Diet
As mentioned earlier, varicose veins mainly affect people who are overweight. In this regard, one of the conditions for successful treatment, without a doubt, is the observance of the correct diet, aimed at destroying excess pounds. There are many variations on how to compose your daily diet, but none of them should be followed without first consulting your dietitian.
As a rule, such diets include avoiding sweets, as well as those foods that contain a large amount of fiber.
Physical fitness
An excellent cure for varicose veins in the legs are physiotherapy exercises. There are a number of special exercises that can be performed to significantly slow down the progression of the disease, and sometimes completely get rid of it. Also, do not forget about nature walks (morning and evening) and swimming.
Important!In case of varicose veins, you should refrain from visiting the sauna, bath, do not take a very hot bath and do not fly feet. This is due to the fact that with these procedures, blood flow to the extremities is significantly increased, where, with varicose veins, its stagnation is already observed.
Compression therapy
Treatment of varicose veins at home involves the use of special jerseys in the form of golf, socks and tights, as well as elastic bandages of different lengths. As a rule, doctors recommend wearing them all day and removing them only before bedtime.
Thus, it is possible to significantly increase the tone of the veins and improve blood flow to the legs. And this, in turn, helps eliminate the symptoms of the disease. Also very useful foot massage for varicose veins, which should be performed by a specialist.
Drug therapy
Today, drugs for the treatment of this disease are widely represented in the pharmaceutical market. Furthermore, along with tablet forms, gels and oils are used, and foot creams for varicose veins. All of them can significantly reduce the rate of disease progression and even prevent the development of some complications.
However, we must not forget that any medicine should be used only according to the doctor's instructions. After all, almost every one of them has quite a few contraindications, and improper use can lead to unforeseen situations.
Most often, for varicose veins of the lower extremities, doctors prescribe drugs of the following groups:
- Anti-inflammatory drugs;
- Venotonics - drugs that increase the tone of the veins and improve venous outflow;
- Preparations aimed at reducing blood viscosity and preventing blood clots.
Surgical Treatment
Surgery is the most radical method used in situations where all alternative methods of warfare do not yield any positive results.
The most common surgery involves making small incisions in the skin and removing the affected veins through them. After the operation, the legs are bandaged tightly. After a few hours, patients can now move independently.
Nowadays, a technique in which pathologically altered veins are removed using a laser is becoming more widespread. Such an operation is less traumatic, but after it, recurrences of the disease are often observed.
Prevention
Undoubtedly, like most modern diseases, varicose veins are easier to prevent than to cure. This is why doctors recommend starting prevention of this disease in the early years. To do this, do the following:
- Be active in sports;
- When working on foot, you should take periodic breaks (walk on your toes, then on your heels);
- After the exercises you should take a fresh shower;
- During pregnancy, especially in the later stages, special vests should be worn.