Pain in the legs, as one of the first symptoms of varicose veins

Varicose is a disease that most often affects exactly the beautiful half of humanity, bringing discomfort, and in especially severe cases, disability to its "victim."

Pain in the legs often appears as the first warning sign of varicose veins.

Legs ache and hurt - pay attention to veins

Pain in calves, feet and legs of legs, which is regular, should make you think, soas it can be the first "bell", indicating the varicose veins.

The nature of the pain can be quite diverse:

• general pain in the legs and aches;
• pain in the legs while walking;
• hot pain, which seems to pulsate in the legs;
• pain spreading along the veins;
• convulsions( nocturnal);
• itching in the muscles.

If these signs are already present, it is worth paying attention to the accompanying symptoms of varicose veins:

• changes in skin color and elasticity: it becomes darker and more dense;
• veins in the form of subcutaneous nodes;
• possible development of vascular inflammation, which in some cases is complicated by the appearance of thrombi;
• cases of infection are frequent;
• , even with a slight injury, ulcers may occur.

If the doctor's recommendations are not observed, the disease can turn a young woman into a disabled person by the age of 40.

What causes pain syndrome

The causes of pain in the legs can be divided into two groups:

• not caused by diseases;
• caused by these or other diseases.

The first group includes those pains that occur not because of any pathologies in the body. The most common cause is:

• overwork, a significant physical strain on the legs;
• pregnancy;
• long-term presence in an uncomfortable position;
• reception of some contraceptives( oral);
• catarrhal diseases, accompanied by aches and pain throughout the body, including - in the legs.

The second group includes the pain resulting from various diseases, most of them are phlebological:

• vascular disease : aneurysm( manifested in protrusion of the vessel wall as a result of its stretching or thinning);
• arteries : stenosis( vasoconstriction, which for a long time may not manifest itself, but does not pass by itself), lesions of the arteries as a result of stroke, diabetes mellitus;
• veins : varicosity, trophic ulcers( caused by metabolic and circulatory disorders, is a mucosal or skin disorder), thromboses( as a result of problems with the cardiovascular system, blood clots arise in the vessels).

About the causes and concomitant symptoms of varicose veins

The cause of varicose veins is circulatory disorders, especially in the lower extremities. As a result of such a process, oxygen metabolism worsens and unpleasant symptoms begin to appear.

This is especially obvious for those people who spend a lot of time on their feet or are engaged in sedentary work. After accepting the "lying" position with slightly raised legs, the pain usually passes.

Since leg soreness can be a sign of various diseases, a whole series of comprehensive studies are required to confirm or disprove the diagnosis of "varicosity."

In addition to soreness of the legs, varicose veins have other manifestations that can give an accurate signal about the problem, which should be solved immediately.

So, how can the disease manifest itself:

• by burning through the veins;
• sensation of heat in the legs;
• with veins;
• of gravity in the legs at the end of the day;
• to the affected vessels, which can be easily fingered;
• in the lower part of the shin, on the ankle and foot can be observed swelling;
• venous network is pronounced in the standing position, and in the "lying" position with raised legs it disappears;
• convulsions;
• occurs a disease that manifests itself exclusively in the popliteal fossa and back of the legs.

How to relieve pain at home

With the first painful sensations in the limbs, even prior to the doctor's visit, traditional medicine recipes can be used to stop the pain syndrome.

Recipes of infusions

The most effective and popular:

1. Tincture of horse chestnut .To prepare the product will need 50 grams of peeled fruit, finely chopped. Further raw materials should be filled with vodka in the volume of 250 grams. Put the tincture in a dark dry place, so that the chestnut gave all the useful properties. After a week, the remedy can be used: rub your legs before going to bed and during the day during pain intensification.
2. Wormwood and sour milk .For cooking, you need sour milk, leaves and flowers of wormwood. Ingredients should be taken from the calculation of 1: 1.A well-grown plant mixed with a sour-milk product is ready after cooking. It must be applied to gauze, folded in several layers, to attach to the affected parts of the legs. Soak until dry. Duration of the procedure is four days. If during this time the condition has not changed, after two days of the procedure should be repeated.
3. Nutmeg Tincture .For the tincture, you need 200 grams of nutmeg chopped and 1 liter of vodka. The product must be kept for 10 days in a dark, dry place. At the end of this period, you can start treatment: take 20 drops orally three times a day. Before going to bed, you should rub your legs with the same tincture.

Appliques and Compresses

Recipes:

1. From Tomatoes .Ripe home-made tomatoes will be the best assistant in getting rid of pain in the legs. Pure fruit cut in circles, about 0,7 - 1 centimeter. Attach the tomatoes to the problem spots from the wrap around gauze. Wait until the burning occurs. Repeat the procedure 5 times for two weeks. After this time, the pain will decrease, and the nodes will lighten and become almost invisible.
2. Compress from potatoes .Potatoes are widely used in folk medicine, and the case of varicose is no exception. For applique you will need rubbed raw potatoes. Shredded vegetable put on a problem place, wrapping a bandage and soak for 4 hours.

Creams and ointments

Among drugs for varicosity, it is important to use medicines that have already proven themselves to be effective and safe:

1. Cream-balsam Chaga .The drug, which is based on the extract of horse chestnut, saber, Sophora Japanese, green tea. High quality cream with another undeniable plus - low price.
2. Venitan .Ointment, which is based on the extract of the same horse chestnut, removes soreness of legs of different origin, including in varicose veins. It is also used for disease prevention.
3. Troxerutin .A perfect remedy, an analogue of the more expensive Troxevasin: it removes pain, normalizes the condition of the vessels, is used for hematomas. Good for prevention.
4. Antivarious cream ( according to the recipes of herbalist Agafia).The basis is horse chestnut, melissa, tavolga. It is used to relieve puffiness, slight soreness, relaxation of the legs. Good prevention of varicose veins.

Medical baths

The following baths with varicose are very effective:

1. Contrasting .The benefits of contrasting trays are obvious: as a result of using water of different temperatures, the vessels become more elastic and resistant to various loads. For the procedure, two basins with water of different temperatures will be needed. Every day, the difference should be greater and greater for maximum effect.
2. Soda and alum .To prepare the solution, you need to dilute 100 grams of soda and 35 grams of alum in one liter of hot water. After the components dissolve, cool the agent to the temperature comfortable for the feet. Then put your feet in the tank with the contents. Soak for 15 minutes. You can repeat the procedure twice a week.

In order to improve blood microcirculation and heart function, performing simple physical exercises should become the norm of life.

With varicose exercise will help to fight, with the main emphasis on the legs: squats, daily walking and yoga - this is a recipe for beautiful healthy legs.

Diagnostics and professional help

The main task of a doctor as a highly qualified specialist, after receiving a complaint about pain in the legs, immediately begin to diagnose the disease, as the patient's quality treatment depends on a correctly diagnosed diagnosis.

First of all, it is necessary to make all the tests and undergo diagnostic measures:

• blood test: general and biochemical;
• is a microbiological study;
• for onco-markers;
• X-ray contrast phlebography;
• biopsy;
• UZDG receptacles;
• angiography of vessels;
• tomography of extremities.

In the initial stages of the disease, a physician can prescribe medication according to the results of the tests.

If the situation is more complicated, surgical intervention is prescribed, more modern laser surgery, elastic compression( wearing compression linen), sclerotherapy, pharmacotherapy( the introduction of a special solution into the affected veins).

In case of leg pain constantly, first of all it is necessary to apply for specialized care, so as not to miss the moment of more painless treatment and and to avoid complications and consequences.

Sore tenderness is normal if you are certain that the cause of this is fatigue or an "interesting situation".In the event that discomfort is observed due to the presence of a disease, there should be only one way out: as soon as possible contact with a specialist.

Minor tenderness without external manifestations, most likely it can be the initial stage of varicose veins, so a timely treatment will provide an opportunity to get rid of the problem and its consequences( and disability in particular).

Warned - means armed with

In case the disease is at an early stage and even if it is not yet detected, it is worthwhile in advance to take up the prevention of varicose veins.

Simple recipes and tips will help get rid of the beginning of the disease and prevent its appearance in the future:

• is important to combine work and rest, without overloading your legs and at the same time necessarily give them a load;
• exercise physiotherapy;
• swimming, skiing, aqua aerobics, running, cycling - the ideal prevention of all leg diseases;
• taking a contrast shower( repeat the procedure twice a day and the vessels will be elastic and strong);
• if there is a propensity for varicose veins, eliminate static work;
• shoes should be comfortable;
• regular intake of vitamins;
• the normalization of weight is important: in the diet there should be a maximum of vegetables and fruits and a minimum of salted and smoked products;
• cardiovascular health;
• hirudotherapy: from time to time, the procedure prevents the formation of blood clots;
• at an early stage of development of disturbance by the assistant there will be special compression stockings;
• during rest or sleep, accustom yourself to lay your feet 15 centimeters above the level of the heart.

Healthy lifestyle, proper nutrition and active rest - the guarantee of healthy veins and legs!