Varicose vessels of the lower extremities are an extremely urgent problem of modernity.In order to figure out why the disease develops and how it can be cured, it is necessary to recall the anatomical features of the structure of the circulatory system.
What is varicose veins of surface veins?
The main task of the venous system of the legs is to transport blood from the bottom up.To do this, there are valves in the veins - they direct blood from legs to heart.
In addition, for proper functioning, the vessels are divided into 3 groups:
- Superficial.They are located close to the skin and are most often subjected to varicose expansion.
- Deep.This group of vessels runs between muscle fibers.
- Other.Their task is to ensure the connection between surface and deep vessels.
Why is varicose veins of surface veins develop?
The vessels can increase in diameter several times over time.
This process is affected by such factors as:
- Heredity.But only genetic background is not enough for the development of pathology.A responsible attitude to the prevention of the disease is able to prevent the development of varicose veins.
- Pregnancy, childbirth, menopause or taking hormonal drugs.Often, the formation of the disease in women is the basis of these causes.
- Passive lifestyle.The less the calf muscles work, the higher the chance that varicose disease will develop.
How is varicose veins of surface veins manifest?
Symptoms of the disease can be divided into external (cosmetic) and basic.The external manifestations of varicose veins of surface veins include varicose nodes, winding veins on the legs, a change in the skin (especially pigmentation and dryness in the region of the ankles - the skin here is sensitive and thin).
The main symptoms include:
- Pain and sensations of “heavy legs”
- Swelling.Sometimes swelling is so pronounced that the usual size of shoes becomes small.
- Feet with varicose veins itch.
- Vienna on the leg pulsates.
What could be dangerous varicose veins of surface veins?
The danger is not in the disease itself, but in its complications.
With varicose veins, the chances of developing blood clots in the vessels increase several times.If the blood clot formed in the veins of the legs and broke away from the venous wall, then with a blood flow, it can easily get into the vessels of the lungs.
Blocking the pulmonary artery often causes death.In addition, trophic ulcers are often formed on ankles.Infection of infection in this case leads to unpleasant consequences (suppuration, sepsis).
How to treat varicose veins of surface veins?
Extended veins are not subject to restoration.In order to establish blood circulation, radical vessel removal is necessary.Fortunately, today it is not difficult to remove expanded surface veins.
For these purposes, laser and radio frequency energy are used.In the process of removal, the patient remains conscious and does not feel anything (this is possible through the use of local anesthesia).In addition, immediately after the operation you can go home, and such methods do not leave traces of the procedure.
In addition to surgical intervention, good tablets from varicose veins, sclerotherapy, cream and legs ointments, as well as traditional medicine recipes are additionally used.Among these methods, it is worth highlighting sclerotherapy - as an innovative way of combating initial varicose veins.With it, it is possible to act on small varicose veins and capillaries.
Varicose veins of surface veins can and should be prevented.To do this, actively move, eat correctly and do not forget to visit a phlebologist 2 times a year for a planned examination and diagnosis of the state of the vessels of the legs.