Varices: what kind of beast is it and how to face it

The healthy legs are the key to a successful life.Although we are in good health and we do not suffer from discomfort in the legs, wearing high heels, tolerate close shoes for the image, we sit in the offices for 8 hours, we do not even suspect that the varicose veins hidden somewhere nearby.Consider what are the varicose veins on the legs, its symptoms and its treatment.

Varicose is a chronic deficiency of the venous system of the body.Varicosis can also hit the rectum, then they are hemorrhoids.But this article is devoted to the veins of the legs.What is this monster?Is it so terrible?The enemy needs to know in the face, then victory is in your hands!

What is the varicose veins of the lower limbs or varicose veins?

Compare our circulatory system with a huge transport highway, according to which a continuous flow of cars flows.Suppose the machines are blood cells which transport oxygen and various nutrients necessary for the life of the body, to all parts and organs of the body.And our heart "controls" this movement through pulsation, forcing blood to move in the arteries.After fulfilling its enrichment function, blood returns to the heart through the veins.

The veins below the heart overcome the natural power of the attraction, and to get up, they undergo a large load, in particular this applies to the legs.
The structure of the veins is due to the presence of valves, which are the locks thus called.The blood has increased, the following valve missed it and "closed", preventing it from fleeing.If for any reason, the valve does not perform its function, then the blood flow must flow, which leads to its stagnation.Over time, healthy valves also enter the reaction, because due to the stagnation of the walls of the veins which they stretch and thicken.And on the surface of the legs, we can observe the nodes and the joints of the bluish tones.

To date, varicose veins are younger.Each fifth woman may see the swollen veins in itself.Men should also think of this disease.There is an opinion that women fall sick more often, believe me, the difference is small, just women are jealous of their appearance, respectively, they can previously detect signs of this disease.

Some people have a predisposition to this disease:

• Genetic.Pay attention to the presence of varicose veins in parents.
• A characteristic of the structure of the venous system.
• Characteristics of the flow of deep veins.When deteriorated, blood is unloaded in the surface system, the veins develop and become visible on the surface of the skin
• Characteristics of the connective tissue of the body.If the fabric is less elastic and more extensible, the vessels are therefore predisposed.

Important!90% of the success of the treatment of varicose veins depends on the lifestyle.The reasons which can cause the disease: hypodynamia, high heels, uncomfortable shoes, excess weight, incorrect nutrition, bad habits.

Symptoms and external manifestations

1. The first alarming symptom is swelling, severity of the legs, sometimes cramps in the lower limbs at the end of the working day.The legs hurt, get tired of physical activity, you should stand up or move, feel discomfort.
2. The second is the vascular stars, but they do not always lead to varicose veins, just their whole life can manifest as a cosmetic defect.The stars are dilated intradermal capillaries.It will not be possible to get rid of it without the help of a doctor.In this case, sclerotherapy is carried out, the procedure is not cheap, but quite harmless.
3. The third symptom is the presence of branched bug veins with nodes and strongly extended to the surface of the leg.It may already be a hundred percent varicose veins.
4. In cases of large inscription, pigmentation foci and changes in the form of trophic ulcers can be observed on the skin.This can lead to a handicap and, therefore, disability.

Important!If you still have a doctor diagnosed varicose veins, you should solve this problem before planning a baby's birth in your life.Throughout pregnancy, body weight will increase respectively and the risk of complications with it will increase.

Myths on varicose veins

Many things have been written about this disease, but it is still accompanied by a large number of poorly understood and controversial problems.So, what is the varicose veins on the legs, its symptoms and its treatment?So consider the common myths on this disease.

Myth 1. Varicosis does not require compulsory treatment, you can live with it for a long time and fortunately.But statistics say that most patients with age have complications, which sooner or later leads to a doctor.Better early!

Myth 2. With the help of traditional medicine, you can get rid of varicose veins.No!It is best to use it as additional methods if you trust them.People are afraid that after the operation, there will be a relapse.Modern experience and statistics show that the return of the disease manifests itself to a certain extent in only 5% of patients, the remaining 95% are satisfied with the result and have much fewer problems than before the operation.

Myth 3. For life, wear therapeutic knitting after surgery.No!Tricots should only be used in certain situations.For example, a long journey, a long crossing by car or a flight on an airplane, as well as with large loads (types of heavy work).

Myth 4. Some patients are sure that drugs should be taken before and after surgery.This is not necessary if the doctor (vascular surgeon) did not prescribe them to your appointment.Take the drugs by yourself and think that clarification is treated by varicose veins, absolutely unjustified!

How to treat varicose veins?

Operation or medication?

If strongly dilated tuberous veins have appeared on the legs, it is better to make them work, because they will themselves not go anywhere.Should I operate varicose veins?Yes!At what stage?The sooner, the easier the exit of the disease and a positive prognosis in a more in -depth life.But it is to decide the doctor, because the operation does not eliminate the principal, it does not eliminate the causes of varicose veins.

One of the main ones is the lesions of the valve and the increase in the viscosity of the blood or its thickening.Speaking simply, "thick blood".Until you are facing the causes, neither pharmacotherapy nor the operation will give a persistent effect.

That's why:

1. First, the fight against blood condensation.
2. Often, female hormony and contraceptives have varicose veins.It is necessary to revise the drugs taken and, if necessary, to replace them with others.
3. One of the reasons is increased pressure in the veins of the abdominal cavity, more often due to problems with the intestines (constipation, cramps) or pathological changes in the liver.Treatment should start by solving these problems.
4. Pressure in the abdominal cavity increases and during pregnancy in its second half.This should be taken into account.In this situation, it is difficult to solve the problem of drugs, so you can simply wear linen from compression knitting.
5. A big problem is overweight!And it's worth paying increased attention to that.It is necessary to determine what is the cause: the lifestyle or certain hormonal diseases.Reduce weight in the forces of anyone.I just want, and everything will work.

To make a diagnosis decisive, an ultrasound study of the venous system is decisive.It will evaluate the condition of the valves, the walls of the blood vessels and the beginning of the emergence of the release of blood on the surface, determine the households which require surgical intervention.The ultrasound is carried out in a standing position in order to get as close as possible to the functional state of the venous system.

Today, a huge amount is offered for the treatment of varicose veins.Internet is full of names and recipes for traditional medicine.An unprepared person cannot make the right choice.

Let's talk about several groups:

• Preparations based on vitamin P or rootoside.This miraculous vitamin reinforces the walls of blood vessels, improves blood circulation, prevents the formation of blood clots, has an anti-inflammatory activity and, therefore, relieves the inflammation processes in the veins of the whole organism (also used in the treatment of hemorrhoids).The cost of these drugs is low and they can hardly be found in our pharmacies because it is not profitable to promote them.But there are contraindications.Rutoside, combined with the salicylic ester of acetic acid with prolonged use, irritates the walls of the stomach, so it cannot be taken with gastritis and ulcerative disease.Allergy is the second aspect of contraindications.
• Preparations based on flavonoids.There are many.By approaching in one case, they can be completely inactive in another.To decide what is the formula that suits you.The advantage of this group on the first is a more cautious attitude, but it is individual.There are also side effects, less pronounced, but the same as in the first version.
• Chestnut preparations on horseback.They exist in the form of drops and tablets.The substances that make up plants help strengthen the walls of blood vessels, help fight blood clots, and also reduce the viscosity of the blood, that is to say dilute it.The drugs are inexpensive, but they are lower than described above.

All of these drugs combine a disadvantage of disadvantages are quite long and they should be repeated regularly (3 times a year 3 to 4 weeks).
Patients are presented with a huge list of ointments and gels for external local treatment.As a rule, ointments and gels will not solve the problem, but can facilitate its course.What is the best?Better gels.They have a cooling effect and make better succeed!

Basic rules of life for varicose veins

• Avoid the prolonged or sitting standing position in a motionless position.If you have a sedentary job, try to get up and move once a hour.If you have to sit on the computer for a long time, put your legs on the stand, the higher you are, the better it is.
• If you lie on the sofa in front of the TV for a long time, keep your legs in high condition, for example, put them on a pillow.
• In no case should you sleep seated.
• Daily walks are necessary.You should not use the elevator.If you live on the ground floor, do not be lazy every day 1 time, at least go up slowly on the 5th floor.Eye -free skiing, swimming, "bike" exercise at a slow pace, all gymnastics complexes to improve venous outings should become an integral part of life for you.
•  With increased loads, use compression knitting (tights or low).
  

  Important!All movements for varicose veins must be made gently and slowly.These sports associated with high speed or power loads - various rapid energetic complexes of exercises, fast running and lifting weights - are contraindicated.

  Important!The extended veins do not like warming.Therefore, saunas and baths, hot baths and souls are also contraindicated!

• The self-massage massage of the legs and the shower from the feet to the hips for 1 minute is useful, the water temperature is part, slightly cool.There is such a phrase "buzz the legs".To relieve tension in your legs, get home after a long pedestrian walk, don't be too lazy to wash your legs with cool water and go to bed for 5 minutes with your high legs.It will become much easier.
• Products that contribute to the increase in the viscosity of blood and edema should be excluded from the diet.An excess of salt and increased consumption of candies are very harmful to varicose veins.
  

  Important!It is not recommended to eat:

  • Cornish and canned food;
  • meat broths;
  • smoked products.

Hirudotherapy: advantages or damage?

It has been proven that the advantages of hiaudotherapy are undeniable.Medical leeches are injected into the blood enzymes which dilute it and increase the elasticity of the walls of the blood vessels.But it must be used rarely (1 session in 2-3 weeks) and necessarily in a specialized clinic, after discussing contraindications with a specialist.In total, there should only be 5 to 7 sessions and the use of leeches-4-6 parts per session.

After a session of hirudotherapy, small bites of bites remain on the body, which pass for a long time.If you worry about the cosmetic effect, this method is not for you.

Simple tips: how to get blood to amend without medication

1. Start the morning with a glass of lukewarm water.During the day, you need to drink at least 1 to 1.5 liters of clean water (other liquids are not taken into account).
2. Reduce or completely exclude consumption: coffee, alcohol (especially beer), salt.
3. If possible, drive an active lifestyle (more movement).
4. Treat with herbs!Go to this problem with care and responsible for!Only 2 plants will give an effect: the donnik and the white willow bark.Herbs should only be purchased in the pharmacy.Perfusions prepared from herbs cannot be taken with drugs that have linked blood.Study contraindications.
5. Add to the diet: garlic, dill, celery, parsley and cranberries.
6. Review the drugs you take for a long time for a long time, they can also cause thickening of the blood.They are diuretic and hormonal agents.
7. Refuse smoking or at least reduce the number of smoked cigarettes.
8. If you suffer from diabetes mellitus, engage in its prevention and treatment, reduce the amount of sugar and carbohydrates in your diet.
9. Do not leave stress and nervous tension in life.Tell yourself: everything goes, it will pass!Be calm!Remove the tension with Valerian, mother or hawthorn.

Important!Do not allow yourself, be sure to visit a phebologist.