How to identify and treat varicose at different stages of the disease: initial, first and last

Varicose veins are a disease that manifests in the form of an expansion of the superficial venous vessels , damage to the valves, disturbed blood flow in the legs.

Very often, this disease can occur due to poor heredity, so if you have someone in the family who suffered from varicose veins, then you should be especially vigilant.

Affects the disease of the veins of both women and men. The impetus for its occurrence can be any unfavorable factors, for example, such:

• work associated with standing on the legs;
• genetic predisposition, which results in increased pressure in the veins;
• pregnancy, especially frequent, as well as delivery itself;
• is overweight;
• improper feeding;
• too tight clothes, high heels, creating a big load on the legs;
• frequent wearing of heavy things;
• diseases of the internal organs, which contribute to the transmission of veins, creating an increased venous pressure in the lower limbs.

The insidiousness of the disease and the complexity of its definition at the initial stage

The initial stagevaricose is almost invisible, since its symptoms are similar to ordinary fatigue but g: heaviness in the legs, swelling.

Therefore, it is always worthwhile to take care of your health and notice all the alarming signals, taking timely measures to eliminate them.

disease stages There are four stages of varicose in the :

1. initial( early);
2. first stage;
3. second stage;
4. the third stage( last).

The initial stage of

The early stage of varicose is manifested by with such features:

• swelling of the lower limbs;
• aching pain, especially after a long walk;
• heaviness in the legs.

How to treat varicose during the initial stage?

The photo shows what the initial stage of varicose veins

looks like Having noticed these symptoms, it is urgent to take measures : to regularly do foot massage, to run, to apply creams and ointments that remove fatigue of the legs.

And after consulting a doctor, you can use venotonics - special remedies that cleanse the edema, strengthen the walls of the vessels and help improve blood flow.

All these procedures give a positive result only in the treatment of varicose in the early stages, and only with their regularity, so it is important not to miss the moment when varicose can be cured at the initial stage.

The first stage of

In addition to the above symptoms, also develops

• vascular "stars";
• nodules of veins, visible through the skin;
• regular leg cramps appear, especially at night;
• there is a burning sensation in calves and feet.

For the treatment of this stage of the disease, is often treated with sclerotherapy , which involves the introduction of a thin needle into the vein of a sclerosing agent that promotes the restoration of venous walls and resorption of the vein.

After such a procedure, it is necessary to wear compression knitwear, which creates pressure in the blood vessels.

Another method of getting rid of vascular "stars" is ozonotherapy, in which ozone is injected into the lumen of the vessel, gluing its walls.

The second stage of

The disease is becoming more serious. In addition to all the above symptoms, is also added with other signs:

• becomes more noticeable blue nodules on the legs;
• there are strong swelling and marked pain in the legs;
• characteristic feature is itchy skin in the affected area;
• numbness of the skin of the legs occurs;
• appears skin pigmentation.

He will decide what treatment to you apply:

1. Conservative , which consists of medical treatment( includes the use of pills, which increase the tone of veins, improve lymphatic drainage and cropped inflammation), as well as compression therapy( suggests wearing compression hosiery,elastic bandages and bandages for the feet and acts as an adjunct in the treatment of varicose veins).
2. Surgical - such operations are used to remove varicose veins, such as phlebectomy, sclerotherapy, laser coagulation of varicose veins, radio frequency coagulation.

Third stage( last)

This is the most severe form of the disease.

With her very bad skin of the legs, becoming dry, lifeless, there are cracks. On the ankles, the skin darkens, and the nodules of the veins protrude more and more, risking splashing at the slightest trauma.

Then on a site of knots there are trophic ulcers which represent danger to life of the patient. At this stage also revealed frequent cases of thrombophlebitis.

Only surgical intervention, such as phlebectomy , is used at this stage of the disease - a method in which the affected vein is removed. After surgery, the patient is discharged the next day, but it is mandatory to wear compression linen or an elastic bandage for at least a month.

Pictured stage of varicose veins from the initial to the final

Why is it important to address in time to

trophic ulcers on the legs of may appear, causing acute pain and being sources of exposure to blood of various infections.

can also develop thrombophlebitis , a disease in which venous thrombi form. This very often represents a risk to life, because a thrombus, tearing away, can get into the pulmonary vessel, disrupting the breathing system. At the worst outcome, the patient may die.

Varicose veins in the advanced stage greatly affect the general condition of the body, and under certain circumstances, if you do not tackle its treatment, you can remain disabled.

In view of all this, do not risk your life, but it's better to turn to a good phlebologist in time, and the faster you do it, the easier it will be to cure the disease.

From the above it can be concluded that the varicose veins in the legs - it dangerous disease, because it starts with minor symptoms, over time, evolving into a sore evil, capable of big spoil the life of its possessor.

Therefore, always be attentive to your health and listen to the alarming signals of the body. It is better to go to the hospital once again to make sure that everything is in order with you, than after a long time, and sometimes unsuccessfully and expensively, to be treated.