The disease can not be ignored as it can lead to serious complications such as venous insufficiency of the legs, thrombosis, bleeding and gangrene.
Gangrene is dangerous because if left untreated, it can lead to amputation of the legs, and thrombosis and even death of the patient - a broken blood clot reaches the heart, which will provoke its arrest. It is imperative to treat the disease early, before complications develop.
Reasons
Scientists have proven that the predisposition to varicose veins is inherited. If your relatives have been diagnosed with varicose veins, then it is likely to develop in you.
The following reasons may provoke its development:
- hormonal disorders;
- pregnancy;
- large standing loads;
- bad habits;
- hypodynamics.
The main natural cause of varicose veins in the legs is an increased load on the vessels. Loading can occur both due to physical inactivity and due to increased physical activity. 
Often the office lifestyle leads to varicose veins - an extraordinary amount of time spent sitting or standing. In this case, the blood circulation is interrupted, stagnant areas are formed, which then lead to the degradation of blood vessels.
An unhealthy diet also increases the chance of varicose veins. The cause of the disease may be increased consumption of fatty foods, fast food, cholesterol, caffeine. All this negatively affects the health of the veins. Excessive physical activity is also harmful.
Pregnant women are also at risk. The physical characteristics of pregnancy interfere with the proper blood supply to the legs, which often causes varicose veins to develop. In addition to insufficient blood supply to the legs, the hormonal status in pregnant women changes, which can also cause disease. During this period, it is advisable to check the condition of the feet regularly, and in case of pain, consult a doctor immediately. Glowing veins may disappear after the birth of a baby, but for prevention, you can wear special draping underwear.
Symptoms
You may suspect the development of varicose veins using a variety of symptoms:
- swelling of the feet. Strengthening towards the end of the work day is a common feature.
- Calf pain is an early sign.
- Sudden leg cramps. Prolonged wound healing and bruising is a late symptom. Enlargement of veins in size, the appearance of winding paths or nodes is an early sign.
- Hair loss from the inner surface of the feet, thickening of the skin in this area is a late symptom.
An important feature of the onset of symptoms is their intensification in the evening, either after a long stay on foot or without movement. If you find at least one symptom of the disease, it is recommended to consult a doctor immediately. Diagnosis of varicose veins is performed by phlebologists - vein specialists. To establish a diagnosis, a routine examination is not sufficient; Doppler ultrasound is needed. If necessary, varicose veins can be confirmed using a radionuclide or radiopaque method. In this case, the distribution of the substance specially introduced into the vessel will be investigated.
Treatments
The prevalence of varicose veins has stimulated the creation of many options for its treatment, both medical and folk. If possible, contact your doctor who will tell you exactly how to treat you, based on your individual characteristics. It is advisable to use folk remedies only in the absence of the possibility of professional treatment. They relieve the symptoms of the disease, but do not eliminate its cause.
Medications
All drug treatment is divided into two major groups: topical and general medications. It should be understood that drug treatment is important only in the early stages of the disease. In advanced cases, drug treatment is also used, just to prevent the spread of the disease.
Anticoagulants are the best known in the treatment. They dilute the blood, prevent vasodilation, which reduces the risk of blood clots. They can be taken orally and in the form of gels and oils, or injections. The dosage and choice of a specific medication can only be trusted by the attending physician. Angioprotectors help improve vascular microcirculation, thus eliminating the cause of the disease.
Rifles are also used to treat varicose veins. When bitten, a special natural substance, hirudin, enters the body.
This dilutes the blood, which reduces the risk of blood clots. This method is less effective than medication, but for some it is the only possible way. Treatment with caterpillars is cyclical.
Surgical Treatment
The essence of surgical treatment is the exclusion or complete removal of diseased veins from the circulatory system. Most often, such procedures are performed by injecting a special substance into a vein, which sticks it together from the inside. The most effective method, which is not dangerous to health, is the surgical removal of damaged veins. At the same time, the general condition of the circulatory system will practically not suffer. The veins that caused varicose veins pass through themselves only up to 10 percent of all the blood flowing to the legs. Removing them will burden the rest of the veins, but will not cause significant harm to health.
Alternative Treatment
It is only possible to treat varicose veins with folk remedies, but at your own risk. Most of these methods are ineffective in the early stages of the disease and ineffective in the later stages. Alternative methods of treatment alleviate the symptoms of varicose veins, but do not cure it, which is especially dangerous in advanced cases. Such a trip is dangerous for your health.
Among the most popular popular recipes that can be used to treat varicose veins are:
- Uthull molle
- pelin;
- hithra;
- garlic.
Apple cider vinegar is able to heal veins from the outside, relieving outbreaks even in young people. Injured spots are treated twice a day. The vinegar is diluted in the bath, the feet are placed in it for 5 minutes. After such procedures, it is advisable to let the feet dry on their own. Garlic is used as an oil. To prepare, one part garlic is mixed with two parts butter. The resulting woman is applied to the affected areas of the feet at night.
Prevention
Prevention is general and allows not only the prevention of varicose veins, but also raising the overall level of health, eliminating symptoms and, as a result, improving well-being.
Main preventive measures:
- healthy food;
- playing sports;
- lack of large loads on the veins.
Healthy eating includes the use of fruits and vegetables in the diet, especially raw. Eating nuts and seafood also has a beneficial effect on vein health. In this case, it is necessary to forget about very fatty and salty foods, alcohol and products containing caffeine.
Regular exercise improves blood flow to the legs, which has a positive effect on vein health. Do not exercise too much - moderate running and cycling are great. Important It is important, even during sedentary work, to exercise periodically, not allowing the blood to stagnate. Cross-legging is contraindicated in sedentary work.
Varicose veins are a disease that is important to treat in the early stages. Do not be afraid to see your doctor at the first symptoms. Today, treating varicose veins in women’s legs is not as expensive as it once was, and is not dangerous to the body. By getting treatment in advance, you will ensure yourself health and comfort on your feet for many years to come.