Varicose veins are an extremely unpleasant disease, both physically and aesthetically, for the fair sex. Signs of varicose veins in women can also appear at a young age, but more often the elderly face a similar problem.
There can be many reasons for the appearance of varicose veins. There are categories of people who are in a particular risk group. This should include those who spend a lot of time walking, or, conversely, lead a sedentary lifestyle. In addition, varicose veins are an inherited disease, therefore, if the father or mother had a similar pathology, it can be easily transmitted to children.
In a neglected state, varicose veins look very ugly. The veins swell, the eggs turn blue and have many vascular nodes. But appearance is not the worst thing, because varicose veins are the cause of the development of many complications related to blood circulation. All of this suggests that the problem needs to be solved. It is advisable to do this at an early stage of disease development, but for this you need to know what the initial stage of varicose vein manifestation looks like.
The first signs of varicose veins
At an early stage, varicose veins are very difficult to diagnose, so more often patients (since it is women who are most susceptible to this disease) turn to specialists at a fairly late date. Sometimes you have to spend a lot of time getting your feet back to normal. Often it is not complete without surgery.
To prevent such a development of events, it is necessary to consult a doctor when the first signs of varicose veins appear. Better yet, do a periodic prophylaxis, lead a healthy, moderately active lifestyle, and give up bad habits.
A woman may suspect varicose veins according to certain signs, in the initial stage there will be periodic swelling of both limbs, severe fatigue even with a light load on the leg and a kind of buzzing. All of this suggests that a woman should at least think about preventing varicose veins, and even better consult a doctor.
Most often, the first signs of varicose veins appear at a time when a woman's weight begins to change. This may be due to hormonal imbalance or pregnancy. As a result, the load on foot will be too strong and the ships may not be able to withstand.
Initially everything is accompanied by a feeling of great fatigue of the legs. This is especially pronounced when walking for a long time or using uncomfortable shoes. If work is accompanied by a long walk, by evening the sensations will be uncomfortable. But those who spend a lot of time sitting can also show signs of varicose veins. It can develop due to circulatory disorders and improper posture. Women who like to sit cross-legged are at particular risk.
Sometimes the initial signs of varicose veins are similar to other diseases, so even specialists can not always determine the true cause of the problem. The symptoms of varicose veins can be similar to flat feet and lumbar osteochondrosis. To understand that we are actually talking about varicose veins, it is necessary to undergo many diagnostic procedures aimed at studying the condition of blood vessels.
When the first signs of varicose veins appear, women are not always in a hurry to see a doctor. Many try to solve the problem themselves, but this approach does not always give a good effect.
If at the end of each working day you find swollen veins, as well as swelling and discomfort, you should consult a doctor and undergo an examination.
Beautiful sex should be especially careful if they are in danger. This applies to pregnant women, those who are obese and have problems with excess weight. In addition, those who spend a lot of time walking, wearing uncomfortable shoes, socks or stockings with strong elastic bands and also have congenital pathologies of the connective tissue structure, risk being affected by varicose veins.
All of this can lead to a violation of the flow and blood flow to the limbs. The result is varicose veins. People at risk should consult a doctor immediately when the first suspicious symptoms appear.
Symptoms of varicose veins in different stages
In total, doctors divide varicose veins into 4 main stages. In the first stage, as a rule, a person is not bothered by the unpleasant symptoms of varicose veins. The pain can be mild and sometimes does not appear at all. Here you need to focus on the appearance of the vascular network and periodic swelling.
The second stage is characterized by a constant feeling of heaviness in the legs. The limbs at the end of the day will simply explode, swell and sometimes even cramps appear.
The third stage is already more pronounced in cosmetic terms. Swelling of the feet will be almost constant, the skin will start to thicken and ugly age spots may appear. Even a little walking time will make the pain become very strong.
The fourth stage is the most severe. In this case, medication treatment will no longer help and surgery will have to be performed. Ulcers will appear on the feet, or rather in those places where the veins are swollen particularly strongly. In addition, there is a violation of tissue trophism.
It is worth remembering that you need to start acting as soon as possible. When the first signs of varicose veins are detected, you should consult a doctor and undergo proper diagnosis. Phlebography and ultrasound examination most commonly used. After that, the specialist will be able to prescribe the appropriate treatment.