One of varieties of varicose veins is reticular varicose veins. In this pathology does not affect the great vessels, and of vienna, close to the skin. These small veins are well visualized and are detrimental to the appearance.
Characteristics of the evolution of the disease
Reticular varicose veins is not a stand-alone separate from the disease. It is the initial step usual of varicose veins. The other name for this pathology – net of varicose veins. Disease manifests in the form of small veins or sprockets, which occur primarily on the feet.
Reticular varicose veins are subject to small subcutaneous vessels and capillaries. In medical practice reticular vein called telangiectasia.
The vascular plexus can be different: linear, mesh, arachnids, spotted.
You receive this cosmetic defects with age. This pathology there is no risk not.
The causes of
Reticular varicose veins occurs mainly in women. Influence on the onset of the disease can variety of factors. The main reason for the development of pathology in the violation of the tone of the veins.
Most often the disease develops during pregnancy, as well as the load on the feet increases, as a result, the blood circulation is disrupted. The development of this type of illness can affect the hormonal changes that occur during pregnancy and menopause.
Other reasons for the development of reticular varices:
- A hereditary predisposition;
- The load on the feet throughout the walk;
- A sedentary lifestyle;
- Wear things that shake;
- Diabetes mellitus;
- High blood pressure;
- Disease of the liver;
- Injuries to members;
- The solar radiation;
- Diseases of the skin.
The problem with the venous system can occur in case of lack in the body of vitamins or irrational nutrition.
Very often in venous of the grid appear in the women who often work standing up - it's the barbers, the teachers, the vendors, et al
All these reasons can cause the formation of small venous nets, which will lead to a deterioration in the health and appearance of feet.
The symptoms
The accumulations vascular veins mainly appear under the knees or on the hips. These fishnet bluish color and a reddish hue. They are different in size, the degree of brightness. If you put the pressure on the affected area, vascular mesh disappear, and then reappear.
Reticular, spider veins of the legs accompanied by the following symptoms:
- The pain in the legs
- The appearance of edema
- Heaviness in the legs
- Cramps in the calves
- Itching in the region of the tibia and stop
These signs of the progression of the disease are amplified in the dark of the night and after a high load on the feet. Usually, this type of varicose veins has no effect when driving.
If this is not to take steps to eliminate vascular the veins, the disease moves to the next step.
Then the vein of fall, form nodes when walking the patient feels the pain. Even if the symptoms slightly, it is not a reason to postpone the visit to the doctor. Treat spider veins in the form of networks, you need to at first, because in the future, the disease can lead to various complications.
Popular treatment
Apply the traditional methods of treatment appropriate to the stage of development of varicose veins, when there is a dilation of the veins is not more than 0.5 mm
The people's councils for the treatment of varicose veins:
- In order to improve the elasticity of blood vessels apply a dye to the base of the horse chestnut. Such liquor, you can buy at the pharmacy or do it yourself. Take to dry the chestnuts and mix with vodka in a ratio of 1:10. Mix everything and let it rest for 20 days. Take several times a day 40 drops.
- To reduce the pain and heaviness in the legs use the dye-based nutmeg. A teaspoon of powder nutmeg it is necessary to drink plain water in the morning on an empty stomach for several days. Of the powder, you can buy in a store or in a pharmacy.
- An effective way in the fight against varicose veins is the infusion of clover. Take 2 teaspoons of the herbs and pour two cups of warm water. Leave the infusion to 4 hours. Take the tool 30 minutes before the start of the meal 1/3 cup. It is important to remember that the sweet clover is a plant that is toxic, to make an infusion only after consultation with the doctor.
In addition to infusions and decoctions are widely used compresses, lotions for external applications:
- Of birch buds against varicose veins. The kidneys pour in half a quart 1/3 of the capacity. Then pour the kidneys of vodka and leave for 10 days. At the expiration of this period of lubricate extracts obtained to the affected area.
- For the steppers valves apply the decoction of the bark of white willow. Hot water and water (2 cups), pour 2 tablespoons of the powdered bark of the willow tree. Boil the broth for 20 minutes, then use as needed. After the steppers valves wear special therapeutic jersey.
The traditional methods of treatment are used as auxiliary and maintenance therapy.
Other ways to treat
In addition to drug treatment, there are other ways to treat reticular veins varicose veins:
- The sclerotherapy. The procedure is to use special chemicals, which are introduced using a fine needle to the inside of the capillary or a vein. Depending on the number of vascular ramifications duration of the procedure is diverse and ranges from 5 to 60 minutes. After the execution of the procedure on the affected area patient wear an armband. The wear should, within a period of 4 to 10 days.
- Photocoagulation laser. Get rid of the vessels can be in a short period of time. Thanks to this, this method of treatment is the most effective, contrary to the other methods. The laser acts on the affected area vessels, takes place zapayka the dilated vessels. During the laser exposure, the patient may feel a little discomfort. Already after the execution of the three procedures you will notice that the result.
- Micro-phlebectomy. The doctor makes a small puncture, and then withdraws from the vein to the surface. After that, it is tied and cut. This kind of manipulation is performed with all the dazzled by the veins. The surgery is performed under local anesthesia. Performed a procedure without the use of chemicals and sclerosing drugs. It should be noted that many of these procedures, the scars and scars on the skin does not remain.
The possible complications and prevention
In many cases, the disease is painless, but to treat the pathology you must. When the first signs it is necessary to ask a qualified technician. In the opposite case, a vascular grid on the feet will start to increase.
Some symptoms may indicate a complication of this disease:
- Hematoma;
- Bleeding within the skin;
- Edema of the lower limbs;
- The muscle cramps;
- Bleeding from the affected veins.
If you do not treat reticular varicose veins, this can lead to chronic venous insufficiency.
In order to avoid the appearance vascular of the grid on the feet, you need to follow the following recommendations:
- Before sleeping, take a cold shower for the legs.
- Do sports, to do different exercises for the legs and joints.
- When you find yourself in a long time in a sitting position, you need to perform exercises to accelerate the blood circulation in the veins.
- Useful to take advantage of the swimming pool, a hammam and a sauna.
- It is important to change your lifestyle: adjust the power, get rid of excess weight, etc
People who are at risk, these rules must comply with mandatorily. They also must wear compression, follow the diet, give up bad habits.