Varicose veins are a common disease characterized by an enlargement of the lumen of the blood vessels, malfunction of the valve system, and the occurrence of reverse blood flow. The pathological process can be localized in different places, therefore there are different types of the disease:
Varicose veins of the legs are considered the most common. It is estimated that more than 30% of the population suffer from it, with the majority being women. Varicose veins on the legs are not only ugly protruding veins, but also a lot of unpleasant sensations and discomfort. The pathological process is accompanied by severity, pain and edema, and often leads to dangerous complications: thrombophlebitis, thrombosis, trophic ulcers. Many want to know how to get rid of varicose veins for good, as it significantly affects the quality of life. Unfortunately, this phenomenon is irreversible, and the only thing that can be achieved is to stop or slow the development of the disease.
The causes of varicose veins are not yet clearly understood. It is understood that the disease is associated with thinning, weakness and loss of elasticity of the vascular wall, as well as incompetent valves. As a result, the veins become unevenly expanded, stretched, long, twisted, knotty. It is believed that genetic predisposition plays a crucial role in the onset of the disease, that is, weak vessels and defective valves from birth.
There are a number of factors that contribute to the development of varicose veins, although they are not their causes:
Varicose veins are a chronic process that begins gradually and only develops over time. To date, it is impossible to completely defeat the disease, but it is possible to slow down the development and reduce the symptoms if we apply a complex treatment that includes:
You have to fight varicose veins all your life. Don't self-medicate. It is necessary to be examined by a phlebologist or vascular surgeon who will diagnose, determine the stage of the disease and the severity of the lesion, and prescribe the appropriate treatment. The main task is to remove or reduce clinical manifestations, stop the progression, prevent relapses and develop complications.
The effectiveness of treatment depends on whether the patient follows all the recommendations of the doctor. It is important to seek help at an early stage if there is still no pain, but evening edema, heaviness and tiredness of the legs, small spider veins on the skin have appeared.
Without changing your lifestyle, it is impossible to fight varicose veins effectively. The rules to be followed are completely banal, and failure to follow them is usually associated with a lack of willpower or an irresponsible attitude towards one's own health.
Special stretch tricot is now available in a wide range. These are knee socks, stockings, tights of different colors and densities, practically no different from ordinary ones. They have become a good alternative to elastic bandages, are impractical to use and externally unaesthetic.
Special jersey cannot treat varicose veins, but it does improve microcirculation, reduce the stress on the veins,
prevents the blood from stagnating, reduces the diameter of the blood vessels and increases the outflow of venous blood and lymph. A person feels lightness in his legs, in the evening he becomes less tired, there is no swelling.
At first it will be difficult to put on compression stockings by hand. To make your task easier, you can purchase a special device.
There are four classes of medical knitwear depending on the pressure applied. You are only allowed to wear products of the 1st compression class, which are considered prophylactic and are intended more for healthy people. The rest should be prescribed by a doctor depending on the diagnosis and severity of the varicose veins. You should be aware that compression products may be contraindicated for certain diseases. Tights or stockings are selected strictly by size by a doctor, otherwise the desired effect will not be achieved.
For the treatment of varicose veins, tablets and external active ingredients in the form of gels, creams and ointments with a different spectrum of activity are used. They increase the vascular tone, improve microcirculation, promote blood flow and prevent skin changes. Medicines are said to relieve tiredness, heaviness, discomfort, swelling, itching, cramps and pain in the legs. Your appointment is strictly individual.
The main remedies for treating varicose veins are venotonics. They consist of horse chestnut, rutin, vine leaves and are almost always well tolerated by patients. Available in the form of tablets, capsules, gels.
Anticoagulants are used to reduce blood viscosity and the likelihood of thrombophlebitis. These are ointments with cooling additives in the form of menthol, camphor, eucalyptus. Not only do they thin the blood, but they also prevent thrombophlebitis from developing.
Antihistamines can be prescribed for itchy skin changes. For inflammation, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory pills are prescribed.
To get rid of varicose veins, surgery is performed to remove the affected part of the vessel and stop the blood from flowing from the superficial vein into the deep. The operation is called a phlebectomy. In its classic form, it is used less and less today in connection with the emergence of new, less traumatic ways of dealing with varicose veins. Such treatment is usually indicated for large vein diameters and advanced disease.
A gentler method is microflebectomy, in which part of a vein is removed in parts and not through an incision, but through a puncture.
Radiofrequency ablation is considered to be the safest and least traumatic method of treating varicose veins, although it has some contraindications. The procedure consists in the thermal action of microwaves, which closes the venous lumen. Main advantages:
Laser coagulation is another method for treating varicose veins. During the procedure, a laser is applied to the vessel wall. Radiation causes the vein walls to adhere and the lumen to close completely. It is performed on an outpatient basis under local anesthesia without incisions. A catheter is inserted into the lumen of the vein, through which an LED is inserted and radiation is delivered. The procedure is less traumatic, complications are very rare.
This non-operational method is one of the most common. It is used on small veins and as part of complex treatment along with surgical interventions. The bottom line is that with the help of a thin needle, a special drug with a sclerosing effect is injected into the vein. As a result, the walls of the vessel stick together, close and stop the flow of blood. The affected vein turns into a fibrous cord. The main advantages of the method:
Pour chopped unripe walnuts into a glass bowl and pour olive oil over them. Put in the sun for 40 days. Apply if necessary and lubricate the affected area. Continue treatment for about four months.
Chop off a cabbage leaf, apply a layer of olive oil to one side, apply this side to the affected area, bandage and leave for a day. Continue treatment for a month.
This is one of the most effective folk remedies. For the treatment of varicose veins, a tincture is made from the fruits of the plant, which must be crushed, filled halfway into a glass container (three liters) and filled with vodka. Put in a dark place for a month, stirring from time to time. When you're done, rub the sores overnight. Alcohol tincture from chestnuts for external and internal use with varicose veins can be purchased in the pharmacy.
If varicose veins appear, the question may arise whether sport and sport are possible and which exercises are useful. Most doctors agree that physical activity is very important in such a disease, because the dynamics are beneficial to the veins, and the static electricity is harmful. However, it is just as important to consult your doctor about which sports you can practice and which loads are optimal. In addition, the patient can be shown special therapeutic exercises that are carried out directly in a medical facility. At home, you can also do simple but effective exercises that, with regular exercise, will help relieve the symptoms of varicose veins.
Varicose veins are an irreversible process that must, however, be treated, especially since there are some modern methods that must be used in combination. Without treatment, there is a high risk of complications such as chronic venous insufficiency, phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, thrombosis, trophic ulcers, and even such a dangerous condition that can lead to death, such as: B. Pulmonary Embolism.