Many people face in their lives with the situation when the veins get out on their feet - ugly patterns on the lower limbs serve not only as a cosmetic defect, but also a serious problem.
In 9 out of 10 cases, doctors diagnose varicose veins - this is the root cause of this cosmetic defect.
About a disease such as varicose veins, which causes the veins to come out and will be discussed.
Contents of
- About provoking factors
- Concomitant symptomatology
- Diagnosis of
- How to solve the venous problem?
- Traditional Medicine
- Help yourself!
- Traditional medicine
- Preventative measures
- Danger in itself thawing
About provoking factors
The reasons that provoke the development of varicose veins are many and among the main factors why the veins come out, it is worth highlighting the following:
- excessive load on the feet when the patient is constantly on his feet;
- predisposition due to the genetic level of , in this case, statists note that in 7 out of 10 babies this predisposition is transmitted from the mother as an inheritance and all this manifests itself at the earliest age;
- specifics of work and lifestyle - sedentary work or vice versa, permanent stay on legs;
- failure in the endocrine system, or hormonal failure - this is the period of puberty, and fetal bearing, postpartum period and much more;
- mechanical damage and formation of - thrombus, swelling and many other things can cause veins and varicose veins;
- stress, nerve strains and problems with vessels - all of this individually and in combination can be a prerequisite for a violation.
Concomitant symptomatology
Symptomatic of the disease is as follows:
- increase in the size of the diameter of the veins, visual expansion of the veins on the legs;
- severity in the lower limbs and rapid fatigue;
- sensation of burning and cramps of the calf muscle tissue;
- swelling and pain in the lower limbs;
- excessive pigmentation of the dermis lipodermatosclerosis;
- if there is no timely treatment of pathology - this can lead to the formation and development of trophic forms of ulcers.
Diagnosis of
When diagnosing the very first signs of varicose veins, it is worth immediately contacting a doctor. Such a medical specialist is a phlebologist or a vascular surgeon.
Diagnosis of varicose veins is performed using the following methods:
- The ultrasound examination of is the most accurate examination method, which allows to determine the permeability of veins, as far as is last extended if there are thrombi and the direction of blood flow. Ultrasound is considered safe and painless method, allowing to conduct a survey in pregnant women and children.
- Contrast venography is the method that gives the maximum information about the veins of the legs, allowing to determine their general condition, the presence of not only clogging their thrombi, but also the presence of tumors. The essence of the method is simple enough - a color contrasting substance is injected into the bloodstream, which, while staining it, helps to make an internal impression visible on the X-ray image.
How to solve the venous problem?
If there was a question about the development of such a disease as varicose veins, it should not be neglected - the treatment should be prescribed by a doctor and the therapy will be under his supervision.
Traditional Medicine
With respect to traditional methods of treating varicose veins, there is no secret medicine that completely cures the disease as such, but conservative treatment at the initial stage of the disease development gives its positive dynamics.
With initial manifestations of the veins, doctors prescribe the wearing of special, elastic compression knitwear on the legs - in this case, pressure on the legs decreases, blood flow improves, and the veins do not bulge outward, the risk of blood clots, further progression of varicose veins decreases.
With the progression of varicose veins, this method of treatment becomes less effective, and venotonics and modern methods of vein removal by surgery are used.
Help yourself!
At home, you can take a number of measures aimed at combating the withered veins and eliminating other unpleasant symptoms of the disease.
In the fight against the withered veins, many doctors recommend regular cycling, swimming, exercise - they improve the heart and strengthen the vascular system.
In addition, when resting, you should place your feet on a small hill, you need to optimize your own weight and make a menu of healthy foods.
In addition, a mandatory condition is the rejection of bad habits - smoking and alcohol consumption. It is necessary to drink at least one and a half liters of water, take a contrast shower, take drugs that can improve the tone of the veins.
Traditional medicine
To help a patient with varicose veins, traditional medicine also offers methods and recipes for treatment.
But it is necessary to make a reservation and clarification - such methods are effective only as prevention to prevent the development of pathological enlargement and protrusion of veins.
In most cases, use herbal medicinal herbs, which are used either inward or in the form of medical rubbing.
Among the most common and effective folk recipes in the fight against varicose phytotherapeutists distinguish the following:
- Nettle, or rather her infusion - in this case the result will be effective if you have enough patience and endurance. During six months it is necessary to take in the infusion of nettle - a glass of water take 1 tbsp.l.dry raw materials, then on a slow fire bring to a boil. After they are removed from the fire and allowed to insist an order of half an hour - the entire volume is divided into 3 parts, which before meals are taken throughout the day.
- If a significant vein dilatation is diagnosed, then the horse chestnut tincture - 50 gr is effective.flowers fall asleep in a liter of vodka, they let them brew for 15 days, shaking every day. After take 2 tablespoons.three times a day before meals - the course of admission 2 weeks and after a break for 5 days to repeat the procedure. For a visible result, there will be three such repetitions.
- Excellent effect gives and decoction of cones of hops - a tablespoon of raw material is steamed with a glass of steep boiling water and welded on a water bath for about 15-20 minutes. After they give a brew order half an hour and take the broth three times a day for a glass - each time you have to prepare a fresh, fresh serving.
- Apple vinegar is another method from the arsenal of traditional medicine. So for a month you should wipe the veins with vinegar, while drinking acetic water - in a glass of water, dilute 1 tsp.vinegar.
- Another way to combat the disease is the use of medical applications - sour mixed with finely chopped wormwood, after the very mass of impose on the veins and wrapped with bandages. Keep such an application on your feet is as long as possible - the course of treatment is 5 days and 10 days off.
Preventive measures
To ensure that the veins are where you need and do not climb outside, you must adhere to the following principles:
- constructing the optimal mode and routine of the day , working time, allowing to reduce the load on the legs, in particular, it is important for congenital predisposition;
- selection of the position of the body, with which it is convenient to sit , especially if the work provides a sedentary lifestyle;
- abandons the habit of throwing a leg on the leg , as well as from things that squeeze the legs, the groin and waist area - stockings, belts or gums;
- walks in the fresh air only in comfortable shoes , and if possible - barefoot on the grass, which improves blood flow in the legs;
- fight against chronic constipation , which can trigger an increase in blood pressure in the pelvic organs and as a consequence - the expansion of the veins of the anus( hemorrhoids) and their protrusion outward;
- quitting smoking and bad habits of , making a correct, healthy and complete diet, as well as normalizing your own weight - all this will reduce the burden on the veins of the legs and strengthen the vessels;
- give more time to rest and try to wear compressive underwear , which will also reduce the burden on the legs and veins.
Hazard in itself thawing
If there are first signs of problems with veins - it is immediately worth visiting a phlebologist doctor who will conduct the examination and prescribe a course of treatment. The consequences of varicose veins are very dangerous for a person - this point is worth remembering and not delaying the examination.
The most serious complication is the formation of thrombi, when a blood clot can under pressure pull away from the veins, move through the circulatory system of the body and lead to the formation of blockage of veins in many organs and systems.
As a result of the expansion of veins, thrombophlebitis and phlebitis - inflammatory processes that occur in the vessels, with the subsequent formation of clots in the blood may be present.
Strong bouts of pain in the legs, swelling and seizures accompany these inflammatory processes. Externally, the legs also change for the worse - a mesh of blood vessels is formed on the legs, veins swell and vylazyut outward.
Varicose veins, which lead to the protrusion of veins outwards, carry a lot of trouble, not only from the position of a cosmetic defect. This is a serious enough disease that requires an immediate examination of the doctor and the course of treatment.
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle will avoid the development of such a pathology - be attentive to yourself and your health.