In the standard the blood flowing in the veins upwards towards the heart and lungs, because it relies on muscle contractions. But the force of gravity has not been canceled, it is logical that the liquid or another will seek a bottom. To ensure that this does not happen and the blood went where it should, in veins there are valves. They are open to the direction of the current of blood through and close to prevent its return.
When the valves malfunction and will not close until the end, the blood still flows in the veins. The vessels may not accommodate all the blood, stretch and begin to act on the skin of the mounds.
How to detect spider veins
The symptoms of varicose veins usually invisible to the naked eye. It is a large, swollen vienna, which are examined under the skin and resemble nodules.
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Not all of vienna, as one sees, the patient. Despite the fact that the disease is prevalent, sometimes visible from vienna — it is just a characteristic of the body.
Of varicose veins, with the exception of external signs, there are other symptoms: the pain and feeling of heaviness in the legs.
When the disease progresses and becomes more heavy the stage, are added:
- The swelling of the feet or ankles.
- The color change of the skin with the touch of vienna.
- An infection of the skin.
- Ulcers. Appear where the veins are more crowded. Heal difficult.
The doctor (and veins of the treaty phlebologist) look at the blood vessels and appoints patients to the ULTRASOUND: using ultrasound, you can determine the valves are not working in the veins of blood clots.
What is dangerous varicose veins
But the pain and sores is not the main problem. There is another danger that the naked eye does not detect. Due to stagnation of blood in the vessels formed clots, dense clots of blood. They can "stick" to the vessel wall and reduce it to its skylight, and may detach and go with the flow of blood in other blood vessels, increasing the risk of blockage. This condition is called thromboembolism. It is very dangerous and can even lead to death.
Why spider veins
Not a single reason that would have varicose veins. But there are several factors that increase the risks:
- A genetic predisposition. Without the genetic anywhere, and if the parents suffered from varicose veins, it is possible to obtain his inheritance.
- Paul. Women suffer from varicose veins, much more often than men. In one of the studies the veins found in 63% of women and 37% men in Russia.
- Injuries and surgical interventions. They can disrupt the operation of the valves in the blood vessels.
- The excess of weight. Because of him increases the pressure on the feet, and this leads to problems.
- The physical effort. Particularly dangerous static charges. For example, constantly sit down or much take harmful. To move better, change the position of the body, for different muscles to work.
- The age. The older you are, the more the walls of the blood vessels.
- Pregnancy. Additional costs and changes in the body increase the risk of varicose veins.
Rather than treating the spider veins
Mainly on the treatment boils down to, in order to reduce the pressure on the veins and restore blood flow. If the unpleasant symptoms and threats of the formation of blood clots and treatment may not be required.
The physical loads
Easy fitness, in particular walking, a good way to make the feet work as it should be. Muscles, which has been steadily falling when walking, to help pump the blood upwards to the heart, and reduce the phenomena stagnant.
Moderate exercise is the best (and only proven) method of the prevention of varicose veins.
Manifestations of varicose veins cool aid to self-massage (with it you can use creams or ointments). The most simple exercise does not require movement; you just need to lie down and elevate your feet to reduce the swelling.
Compression garment
Compression stockings, which squeeze a little feet, physically does not allow the veins to swell, and this is one of the main methods of treatment of varicose veins. They are worn and with a mild form of the disease, and severe.
The machine varies according to the compression force of the form. Therefore, before you buy, it is best to consult your doctor and take into account its recommendations.
Remember: a compression garment gradually tense, so it should be discarded after a few months of socks and buy a new one.
Drugs
Drugs means a physician. Sometimes are in need of funds, which prevents the formation of blood clots, it is sometimes necessary to take antibiotics to treat the infections or creams to help soothe irritated skin.
The operation
In some cases, surgery is the most effective method. Modern of the operation that is performed using a laser, radio frequency or method of sclerotherapy, done under local anesthesia.
The meaning of these methods to close the vienna. When she is not working, the blood will find a workaround: go to the heart health of deep vessels, which are very rarely exposed to varicose veins (they are thicker and stronger, they are not just stretch).
Remove vessels is now very rarely and only in severe cases.
When to call the doctor
Still, if you notice a vascular grid, bulging of vienna, or severe swelling of the legs. It is necessary not to self-give medications. Only review will help you determine if you want to go to the pharmacy for the compression of bed and to drink medicines to thin the blood.