The disease of the 21st century, together with a heart attack, a stroke - varicose veins on the legs. It is a mistake to take this into account that only female diseases are also susceptible to varicose veins on the legs. It was examined from antiquity.
Such healers and healers such as Avicenna, Hippocrates, examined varicose veins for several years. We were looking for the causes and treatment methods. Extended veins do not give the legs aesthetic appearance.
Causes of varicose veins on the legs
- hereditary disposition;
- The peculiarities of the work (people who spend a lot of time to stand on their feet or in a seated position are subject to this disease);
- Do not wear any comfortable shoes (constant and long -term in high heels);
- Physical activity with low and excessive strength;
- In women during pregnancy, varicose veins develop due to an increase in loads on the walls of the vessels of the lower extremities;
- Abuse of alcoholic beverages and tobacco products;
- Obesity;
- improper nutrition;
- Constant dressing of very tight stocking products;
- Age -related changes in the body's vascular system;
Symptoms of varicose veins:
- Sales of the severity in the legs;
- A pattern of blood vessels from light blue to purple color appears on the skin.
- Swelling;
- A burning feeling in the veins;
- Itching the skin.
Varicose veins on legs, treatment and diagnosis
Do not postpone a doctor. Medicine distinguishes 3 levels (stadiums) of the development of varicose veins on the legs. This disease is (first) easier to treat at an early stage.
If the walls of the vessels of the deep veins are not affected. The compensation for damaged vessels is based on healthy people. There are no major wreaths on the skin. The second stage is characterized by deeper damage to the valve, and when examining you can see a large number of damaged veins. Pain in the legs occurs, there can be cramps or temporary deafness at night, a little tingling and the sensitivity is disturbed.
The drawing "asterisks" appears on the skin. Mechanical injuries (cuts, bruises, bruises) heal longer. The above signs in the absence of treatment lead to inflammatory processes and the development of thrombophlebitis and phlebitis. The treatment of varicose veins at this stage is to capture tablets that dilute the blood, and this makes the prevention of blood clots.
The third stage of the varicose veins of the lower extremities is the most difficult. The pain in the legs is so intense that it sometimes limits its movement. This condition of the veins is not only dangerous for normal performance, but also for life in general. In addition to thrombophlebitis, the patient can appear trophic ulcers, their inflammation and bleeding in the most advanced cases. At this stage, treatment is only surgical methods. The non -functioning vein is removed.
After operation, you should monitor the power supply and wear compression laundry under the density number that the doctor prescribes.
There is little visual inspection. To determine the state of blood vessels, veins, as much as they are affected, are formed or not. The doctor will prescribe an examination of the ultrasound of the legs, the MRI, a general blood test, physiological samples.
In the early stages, together with medical tablets, ointments, gels, creams are used, which make the symptoms of varicose veins easier and partially eliminate. Before using external ointments, you need to consult a doctor.
In the present stage of the development of the treatment of varicose veins, 4 methods are common:
- Treatment with ointments, gels;
- Treatment with special therapy according to the method (gluing damaged vessels from the inside).
Varicose veins on the legs of treatment with folk remedies
Kalanchoe is a homemade plant that is in almost every house. The healing properties are used for many diseases. The infusion is prepared in a bank with a volume of 1 liter. Half of the glass is covered with Kalanchoe leaves and poured with medical alcohol. We had it brewed in a dark cool place for 14 days. Shake every day. Apply to our feet before going to bed. The product relieves pain syndrome.
Ointment based on the root of the dandelion. We collect the roots of the dandelion, well dry, chop, pour in with water. Cook the resulting mixture until it becomes thicker. Add fat to blame. The ointment must be kept in the fridge.
Cramp prevention on the legs
- Cool shower, contributes to better blood circulation. With the nozzles you can carry out massage.
- Baths with herbs from Calendula, St. John's Wurt, Horse Chestnut, cannot do more than half an hour. Sea salt is also suitable.
- You can do a simple exercise by moving. Stretch your legs, do not turn your socks clockwise for more than 15 minutes. The rolls from the heel to the toe are useful in a standing position.
- in breaks between working for hiking;
- Enrich your diet with vitamin E, P (eat more walloons, cabbage, beans, peanuts, as possible to replace coffee with green tea or cocoa);
- After a hard day, let your legs relax a little, lie on your back and put a roller or a pillow under your feet.
- Reduce the use of fat food;
- Do not throw a leg on the leg in a seated position;
- Exclude narrow tights, stockings from the cloakroom;
- Wear compression underwear;
- Keep the body weight under control;
- Reduce the time of wearing shoes with a high head;
- Foot massage helps to alleviate fatigue and improve blood circulation.
- Not Sunbathe, don't take any hot baths, forget the wax depilation.
Varicosis on the legs, the treatment of which is not quick and not easy, is not completely healed. Varicose veins are easy to adjust in the first stage. After treatment, all recommendations from doctors should be observed strictly. The right nutrition and even physical activity is the key to the normal bloodstream. Hiking is an ideal and affordable means of preventing varicose veins.