Varicose veins of the lower extremities (LVLV) are a type of disease that not only causes a lot of discomfort for a person, but can also greatly spoil the appearance.
Meanwhile, this disease is a dangerous pathological condition that leads to serious damage to the circulatory system. Most often, middle-aged people, 30-40 years old, suffer from varicose veins of the legs.
In a healthy person, venous blood rises from the legs to the heart under the influence of pressure, which in a normal state is quite sufficient to overcome gravity. When this mechanism is disrupted, the body is forced to increase pressure to push blood upward.
As a result of this process, valve insufficiency occurs , which is characterized by the flow of blood into the superficial veins from the deep ones. As the pressure inside the vessels is increased, their walls lose elasticity, stretch and deplete, which leads to the formation of visible bluish subcutaneous nodules.
Causes of development of varicose veins of the lower extremities:
During pregnancy, ARVNK occurs especially often, since during this period there are global changes in hormonal levels, as well as an increase in body weight .
Men suffer from this disease if their lifestyle is associated with heavy physical labor or long periods of standing - machine operators, loaders, etc. Varicose veins of the legs can also occur as a result of certain sports activities.
Varicose veins of the legs are accompanied by the following symptoms:
Symptoms of the onset and progression of varicose veins in the legs are presented in the photo below; depending on their stage and the patient’s condition, treatment is prescribed.
Delayed treatment is very dangerous in case of VVNK. If left untreated, this disease can lead to deformation of the muscle structure in the legs, destruction of bone mass and irreversible changes in the skin.
As varicose veins progress, they will be accompanied by such phenomena as the formation of extensive eczema and the appearance of trophic non-healing ulcers , which can turn into gangrene. The consequences can be very sad - amputation of legs, blood poisoning and even death. But the greatest danger is the possibility of a blood clot, which can break off and lead to death.
Due to the high risk of complications that result from untimely treatment of ARVNK, it is necessary to contact a medical institution at the first signs of the disease - swelling in the legs, a feeling of fullness, pain, etc. Phlebologists diagnose varicose veins, and in complex cases, angiosurgeons.
In the initial stages, ARVNK does not manifest itself very clearly. People attribute leg pain and other symptoms to simple fatigue, hard work, or age . A doctor is consulted only when significant changes have already appeared in the legs - thick swollen veins or nodes.
But in most cases, the doctor does not limit himself to one visual examination and prescribes additional examinations :
All types of examinations are never prescribed at once. Usually, varicose veins are quite easy to diagnose using one or two methods, which are determined by the doctor in accordance with the patient’s condition.
The complex treatment for varicose veins of the lower extremities includes the following methods:
Conservative methods of treating varicose veins on the legs are effective only in the initial stages of the disease. To improve the condition of the venous walls and valves, the following medications for varicose veins can be prescribed:
If trophic ulcers have already formed , drugs such as Preductal, Anginin, Trental are used to combat them.
In addition to drug therapy, you may be prescribed wearing compression garments (how to choose them?), a special diet excluding smoked, fried and fatty foods, as well as moderate exercise - cycling, jogging or regular walking.
At any stage of the disease, it is necessary to limit visits to baths and saunas, and also not to take sunbathing, since ultraviolet rays can have a detrimental effect on the patient’s condition.
This method of treating varicose veins on the legs involves injecting a drug that has a sclerotic effect into the affected vein with a needle . The venous walls stick together and the blood in the vessel stops moving.
Surgery for varicose veins of the lower extremities is prescribed for severe signs of the disease, when it threatens the health and life of the patient. There are several types of surgical operations for varicose veins:
Varicose veins of the lower extremities are an extremely serious disease, symptoms of which are present in 40% of adults . If treatment for varicose veins on the legs is not started in time, the disease can lead to complete disability. Only by following medical instructions and a competent approach to treatment can a number of serious complications from this disease be prevented.
A short excursion and description of this disease is presented in the video:
Savin Evgeniy Valerievich – Phlebologist
Chernyakov Vadim Petrovich – Phlebologist
Shershen Oleg Olegovich – Vascular surgeon
Danilov Roman Ilyich – Phlebologist
Symptoms of varicose veins of the lower extremities, in women, varicose veins of the small pelvis, internal varicose veins, uterus, esophagus, testicles in men. If you begin to notice, you should not put the disease on the backburner, you need to immediately begin treatment, since at the last stage it is no longer possible to do without surgery. Heaviness in the legs, fatigue, the appearance of stars and clear identification of diseased veins - start taking action.
Pain in the legs due to varicose veins is a common disease that occurs mostly in women, but men need to be careful and take care of their body. First of all, the disease begins in people who stand for a long time and lead a difficult lifestyle. Excessive standing, heavy lifting, and other physical activity.
Women have their own symptoms for leg pain due to varicose veins: walking in heels, standing most of the time, in addition to physical activity and sedentary work. If you sit for a long time, your legs will begin to swell and the veins will become damaged. With an incorrect lifestyle, the walls of the venous vessels will weaken and diseased veins will begin to appear.
You will begin to see with your own eyes, one vein, then several. In order not to start varicose veins, it is necessary to begin treatment and the necessary prevention methods in the first stages.
It all depends on you, if you start treatment in the early stages, the disease can be cured on your own with the help of various ointments, creams, folk recipes and other types of prevention at home.
Don’t underestimate and think that you can get through this; according to statistics, 70% of women and 30% of men suffer.
What needs to be done for prevention - there are a number of exercises that need to be performed every day. Yoga classes are now recommended, and such classes are especially in demand among pregnant women. Do not forget about folk remedies such as apple cider vinegar and horse chestnut. Various ointments and gels are an excellent way of prevention.
If you have a sedentary job, try to cross your legs while working. When going on your lunch break, swing your legs from your toes to your heels on the floor. Repeat the procedure every day. Compresses and ointments for varicose veins can be applied at home before bed. Light movements, without any pressure on the legs.
The most important thing is to move. Let the blood flow evenly, without any stagnation. A phlebologist may recommend wearing special anti-varicose jersey. Don't be scared right away; it's not very noticeable on the body. There is such knitwear for men and women. Tights, leggings and other examples, depending on how many veins are affected.
Do a foot massage while lying in front of the TV or before bed.
Varicose veins of the pelvis, symptoms in women are frequent, accompanied by unpleasant sensations. They can manifest themselves in different ways, hurt in the groin, and often unpleasant sensations can occur in the abdominal area. It is worth paying attention to pain during the menstrual cycle and after sexual intercourse.
Everything can develop gradually and the disease is often confused with others. Pay attention to the symptoms after all of the above; this may be the first call to go to the doctor. This is the whole problem, each person has his own body and it develops differently. Some feel a little pain, while others cannot endure even a minute.
What you should pay attention to first:
Symptoms of varicose veins include clear changes in the veins in the buttocks and thighs. You will see everything for yourself; varicose veins will begin to appear in these places, and then damaged veins.
Even at the very beginning of development, pain in the legs will appear and the first signs of varicose veins will begin to appear. The pain may be temporary, then every day. You will feel it especially brightly at the end of the working day.
The sooner you consult a phlebologist, the better it will be for you. The doctor will help determine the stage of the disease and treatment plan.
The sooner you go to a phlebologist, the better it will be for you.
Men with this disease can relax a little, as statistics show, they have problems less often than women. But you should be happy, varicose veins can come to you.
It is worth paying attention to professions that carry a lot of heavy weights and have standing work. It is worth remembering about relatives, whether they have a similar disease or not, as it can be transmitted through family ties.
It doesn’t really matter where they had problems, they can be transmitted to completely different places. Genetic connections can affect other organs.
Pronounced symptoms in men are pain in the lower extremities and fatigue in the legs.
How to understand and identify varicose veins of the deep veins of the lower extremities in time. Of course, it’s not easy to see in the early stages; most likely they simply won’t be there. If the deep veins begin to be affected, you are starting the disease. You need to consult a phlebologist.
Dealing with deep veins is more difficult, in many cases it comes to surgery. It is necessary to monitor the condition, do prevention and choose the right treatment. If everything is done correctly at the initial stage, you can get rid of varicose veins of the lower extremities.
Women should pay attention after pregnancy, they are at risk . During pregnancy, you gain excess weight and put additional stress on your lower limbs. There is an additional load on the legs; the walls of the blood vessels cannot withstand it.
The disease itself begins to develop at a slow pace, in most cases years pass, then people get used to running to the doctor and starting treatment. At this time, the deep veins will be damaged. Sedentary work at a computer, heavy work and wearing heels affect the spread of the disease.
There are only 6 stages of the disease, if you do not engage in treatment and prevention, you can go through all stages, after which only surgery and a surgeon will help. Read it carefully and do not run it, so as not to make it worse in the future.
The earliest stage usually involves leg pain, fatigue and heaviness. Symptoms that can occur in absolutely anyone. At the same time, it is difficult to say anything specifically, nothing is visible to the eye and even after examination by a doctor.
From the first stage they continue to occur, fatigue and lethargy in the legs become more evident. The first expressions in the form of a grid or stars begin to appear. You will begin to notice changes yourself.
If you take the previous descriptions, you can still argue with a specialist about what you have and what you can call it. Starting from the second stage, distinct veins begin to appear clearly, which are considered damaged. If you sit or stand for a long time, after a hard day at work, the veins begin to swell. Complications arise.
Everything is the same as with the previous option, only swelling occurs in addition. They are noticeable at the end of the working day. In the morning, after sleep, it may not be so visible, but after that you will clearly notice them.
Clear changes in skin color begin, the veins become larger and with a bright, highlighting color. Symptoms lead to a trophic ulcer. Everything continues to develop with more identified ones, developing ulcers, pain and greater daily lethargy in the legs. The disease is actively developing, ulcers, pain does not stop leaving the limbs.
If you notice varicose veins in your deep veins, don’t hesitate , you need to do something. Visit a phlebologist, they will make a diagnosis and choose the right treatment method. If you do nothing, the consequences can be dire.
Thrombophlebitis is a severe disease in the deep veins, and it is not easy to deal with. The health and appearance of the legs themselves will deteriorate. What you should pay attention to first:
You must know exactly the symptoms of varicose veins and begin treatment and prevention at the initial stages of the spread of the disease. Treatment can be painless if started on time.
Varicose veins are a very insidious disease, since the first signs of its development usually go unnoticed by a person. As a rule, the patient perceives fatigue and heaviness in the legs as a consequence of hard work.
In many cases this is true, but this is not a reason not to monitor the condition of the vessels in the lower extremities. Therefore, we will next talk about what this disease is, and also consider the types and degrees of manifestation of varicose veins in the photo.
Varicose veins on the legs are not only a cosmetic problem that causes people to worry about their appearance, but also a very dangerous pathology that requires adequate, timely therapy and compliance with preventive measures.
Reference. Females suffer from varicose veins several times more often than men.
Varicose veins of the lower extremities are a disease characterized by the occurrence of dilated veins. In addition, there is a violation of blood outflow, which leads to stagnation in the circulatory system.
In order to understand what varicose veins are (see photo), you should consider the process of its occurrence.
The veins located in the legs have special valves . They allow blood to flow exclusively in one direction (up) and prevent it from stagnating.
Failure in the functioning of these valves leads to the fact that blood is able to move in the opposite direction (down), which prevents its outflow.
As a result, the vessels lose their normal elasticity and, under blood pressure, begin to expand and deform. All this provokes the development of the initial stage of the disease.
Reference. Symptoms of the disease can appear in various areas of the lower extremities, especially on the hips, under the knees, on the calves, and varicose veins of the foot are also quite common (photo below).
There are a huge number of factors that provoke the development of this pathology: starting from a sedentary lifestyle, physical overload, bad habits and ending with hereditary predisposition, hormonal imbalances, congenital weakness of the walls of blood vessels.
Many people, not realizing the seriousness of the problem, are in no hurry to consult a specialist, but begin to practice self-medication.
However, this is not a solution, since independent use of vascular drugs is harmful to health. Moreover, they alone cannot solve the problem. A competent integrated approach is needed here.
Having determined the features of the development of pathology, we will now consider what varicose veins on the legs look like depending on the type of degree of development.
The structure of the venous system is very complex and includes large, medium, small, reticular vessels, capillaries.
Deformation of the veins in the lower extremities can manifest itself both in all parts of this system and in some of its areas.
Based on which vessels have undergone changes, the following types of varicose veins on the legs are analyzed (photo below):
Due to the peculiarities of the pathological process, each type of varicose veins of the lower extremities requires a detailed consideration (photo attached).
This type of disease is characterized by damage to reticular veins , the diameter of which is no more than 2 mm. These vessels are blue or green in color and are often intertwined in the form of nets, lines, and stars. They are located immediately under the skin.
This phenomenon most often occurs on the lateral surface of the thigh in the form of meshes of a bluish tint.
It is not dangerous, since it does not cause serious complications . In addition, pain and discomfort are not observed.
The only inconvenience is the ugly appearance of the legs, which is why female representatives suffer greatly.
Reference. Cosmetic varicose veins is the unofficial name given to this form of pathology.
To eliminate cosmetic defects in medicine, methods such as microphlebectomy, foam sclerotherapy and laser sclerotherapy are used.
One or more ductal veins measuring 3 mm or more in diameter occur
In this case, there is no pathological blood flow in the opposite direction (reflux) in the systems of the great and small saphenous veins , including through perforating vessels.
Reference . The segmental type of the disease is often observed in its early stages.
Treatment usually uses non-surgical methods , such as sclerotherapy. To eliminate the problem, several sessions of such therapy and a month of daily use of compression garments are usually required.
An alternative to such treatment may be segmental surgery on an outpatient basis using local anesthesia.
There is damage to the trunk of the great or small saphenous vein with the occurrence of valve insufficiency , as a result of which dilatation of the ductal veins develops.
The occurrence of pronounced stem reflux is also noted.
It is the main mechanism of the dynamic development of this type of disease and a diagnostic criterion.
Therapy for such varicose veins on the legs (photo presented in this section) involves the use of minimally invasive technologies.
This therapy is of particular relevance for uncomplicated and unadvanced forms of pathology. Therefore, the sooner the patient seeks help from a specialist, the more effective the therapy will be.
Reference. The main disease with damage to the small vein is not so common, while damage to the great vein is a common occurrence.
Perforating veins are an important component of the vascular system of the human lower extremities.
Reference . Perforating veins connect deep vessels with superficial ones.
It is the damage to these vessels that occurs in such a case.
There is valvular insufficiency and reflux of blood into the saphenous veins, which causes their expansion.
In case of extensive damage to blood vessels and their significant size, an effective method of therapy is surgical intervention.
But if 1-3 perforators are affected, then minimally invasive technologies can be used.
The world's scientific community has systematized the manifestations of varicose veins of the lower extremities.
Reference . This classification is called CEAP (Clinical Etiology Anatomy Pathology).
In accordance with the classification compiled, there are 7 degrees (stages) of the disease:
Such a disease should be treated immediately, and the sooner the better. Not only the last stages of varicose veins are dangerous, but also possible serious complications that can lead to death.
In addition, photos of the first stage of varicose veins look quite normal, but photos of subsequent stages are shocking.
Information and pictures of varicose veins should make you think about the fact that you should be attentive to your health and lead a healthy lifestyle. Preventive measures in this case are an opportunity to avoid this disease.
If, due to the anatomical features of the body, damage to the veins occurs, then they should be treated immediately.
Varicose veins are a dangerous and very insidious disease. Most often, women complain about this disease and therefore it seems that men, in principle, do not suffer from this disease. This is wrong. This pathology affects people of both sexes and all ages. Mostly varicose veins affect the lower extremities. It is known that every third woman suffers from varicose veins. The reasons are hidden in tight underwear, wearing high-heeled shoes, taking hormonal contraceptives, and pregnancy. As for the representatives of the stronger half, it should be noted that varicose veins are not much less common in men; every fourth man suffers from it.
Varicose veins are a disease associated with the loss of elasticity in the veins. On the legs of patients you can notice swollen, wide, tortuous veins.
If you suddenly feel like something is wrong with your veins, don’t rush into treatment. First you need to find out what specific symptoms are characteristic of this disease. This will allow you not to confuse varicose veins with similar diseases.
Symptoms of varicose veins in men:
What are the dangers of varicose veins in men? In some cases, the blood thickens and a blood clot forms. This state of affairs is a consequence of infection.
If at first the disease only causes inconvenience of an aesthetic nature (the vascular network is visible on the legs), then after some time the walls of the veins become so weak that the slightest toxic substance or infection can provoke their damage.
Many people mistakenly think that if men do not bear children or wear high heels, then varicose veins should bypass them. Yes, from a physiological point of view, men really do not have problems with their legs. However, other factors should not be discounted: for example, hard work that involves carrying and lifting heavy objects, obesity, genetic predisposition, sedentary lifestyle, poor nutrition, forced use of hormonal drugs, bad habits. Varicose veins occur in men at different ages, most often after 40 years.
Are varicose veins on the legs in men really as dangerous as they say? The most common, most common consequence of this disease is swelling of the ankles, which can lead to constant pain in the upper legs. If you do not treat varicose veins, be prepared for muscle spasms, constant fatigue in your legs, and a feeling of heaviness.
All of these symptoms intensify when a person performs physical exercise. But even changing active work to sedentary work does not save the situation. Varicose veins constantly cause discomfort.
Dermatitis is a fairly serious consequence of the presented disease. Men may notice the appearance of a rash in the area of diseased veins that they want to scratch. This cannot be done, since over time the rash will be replaced by bleeding ulcers.
Thrombophlebitis is the most serious consequence of varicose veins. The appearance of blood clots can be fatal. Therefore, if you have the slightest signs indicating the development of this disease, you should immediately consult a doctor.
There are specialists who specialize specifically in the treatment of varicose veins. They are called phlebologists. They know better than other doctors how to properly treat this disease.
Any phlebologist will confirm that treating varicose veins on the legs in men in the early stages allows you to get rid of the problem. Among the medicines, the most effective are:
In addition to medications, doctors often prescribe entire vitamin complexes. As additional remedies, it is suggested to use special ointments that relieve pain, heaviness, and swelling. That is, the treatment is carried out comprehensively.
Experts recommend compression hosiery for men suffering from varicose veins. Those representatives of the stronger half who value their health follow this recommendation. The rest, citing the fact that such underwear is women's, do not wear it, which aggravates the situation. It is important to know and understand that external support is very important for the veins. Without it, you will significantly increase the duration of therapy. And if an operation has been performed, then you cannot do without compression garments. You will have to wear it. As an alternative to compression pants, you can use special elastic bandages. It is advisable to consult a doctor about how to wind them correctly.
In some cases, sclerotherapy is performed - correction of the saphenous veins using injections. Treatment of varicose veins in this way involves conducting a preliminary ultrasound examination, after which special drugs are injected into the diseased veins using a syringe. It should be noted that such manipulations with deep vessels are not carried out. The external ones are replaced by connective tissue, which relieves the patient from pain and suffering.
Surgeries are resorted to as a last resort. Surgical intervention cannot be avoided if the patient has a severe course of the pathology (deep veins are affected and blood clots have formed). All such operations are performed under general anesthesia. It is worth noting that ten years ago surgery was considered the most effective way to combat varicose veins of the legs.
Is it possible to fight varicose veins without leaving home? Can. You will have to constantly perform special exercises. We are not talking about heavy loads.
If you suffer from varicose veins, you need to take up swimming, running or at least walking. Practice shows that such sports activities significantly help in the initial stages of the disease. If we are talking about advanced stages, there is also hope for recovery, but you will have to adhere to certain rules, you will need to wear special underwear.
And most importantly, if you suspect the appearance of varicose veins, do not start self-medicating. The best thing you can do is to seek expert advice from a phlebologist. Remember that we are talking about a complex disease, the treatment of which must be carried out under the supervision of a specialist.
Even if you have a predisposition to varicose veins, you need to pay attention to prevention. Alternatively, this could be self-massage of the legs (it is prohibited if the disease has already developed). It would be a good idea to wear special compression garments.
Anyone who feels tired in their legs in the evening should lie down on the sofa and throw their legs over the back of the sofa. When the limbs are above the level of the head, blood flows out. You can lie in this position while reading a book, enjoying a movie, etc.
People leading a sedentary lifestyle are advised to change their position more often and do short exercises on the spot. You can simply walk around the table or on the spot and do a couple of rotational exercises.
After taking a bath or shower, you can pour cool water over your feet. To prevent varicose veins, doctors also recommend drinking at least two liters of water.
All men (and even more so women) must give up smoking and excessive drinking. It is better to give preference to sports, spend more time in the fresh air, walk in parks and forests. And then, you need to try not to worry or worry. Stress is the best friend of varicose veins in women and men. Insidious varicose veins do not distinguish between people by gender and nationality.
Varicose veins on the legs are not only a cosmetic problem that causes people to worry about their attractiveness, but also a dangerous disease that requires adequate treatment and compliance with preventive measures.
There are many reasons for the occurrence of varicose veins: from a sedentary lifestyle, physical overload, to hormonal imbalances, congenital weakness of the vascular walls, and pregnancy. What happens during varicose veins? With varicose veins of the lower extremities, they lose their normal elasticity and become stretched under blood pressure.
The valves in the veins are normally locks, and when blood passes through them, they close and allow the blood to flow back out. If the valves malfunction, blood can be freely delivered downwards, resulting in blood stagnation.
In this regard, the veins cannot cope with the pressure, they expand, the valves are no longer able to close the large lumen... all this provokes the emergence of the initial stage of varicose veins (see photo).
Why do varicose veins occur and what are they? The main risk factors for developing the disease are genetic predisposition and gender. Due to the love of high heels, hormonal changes during pregnancy and the use of contraceptives, women become victims of varicose veins twice as often as men.
The development of the disease is promoted by:
Secondary varicose veins occur with leg injuries, heart defects, dysfunction of the liver and spleen. In this case, first of all, appropriate treatment of the primary disease is carried out.
There are 3 stages of progression of symptoms in the development of varicose veins.
Varicose veins in themselves are not considered a very serious disease, but if they have already developed, they will never go away on their own, and even moreover, they will progress, leading to all sorts of complications, which pose the greatest danger.
The first signs indicating the onset of the development of varicose veins:
At later stages, one can note the appearance of spider veins on the skin, protruding veins and various seals, indicating congestion in the blood vessels.
At different stages of varicose veins, symptoms can be different - from practically asymptomatic small spider veins to severe and painful manifestations.
You can suspect the development of the initial stage based on the following symptoms:
Having discovered any primary signs, you need to immediately begin treatment for varicose veins - the symptoms will not disappear on their own.
What the disease looks like, we offer detailed photos of varicose veins on the legs in the initial stage.
In order to diagnose varicose veins of the lower extremities and prescribe appropriate treatment, the specialist will ask the patient to undergo a comprehensive examination, which includes various methods.
Only a highly qualified phlebologist can diagnose deep vein varicose veins.
The complicated course of varicose veins is accompanied by the formation of thrombosis and inflammation of the veins, trophic ulcers and skin disorders. These complications manifest themselves in changes in skin color on the legs, redness, darkening, and blueness of the skin.
Also characterized by constant swelling of the ankle, especially severe when walking or standing. In the calf area, there is pain when walking, pain along the tortuous vein, thickening of the skin and the formation of ulcers of various sizes on it.
If you are prone to this disease, following these recommendations will help slow its progression:
The main prevention is moderate physical activity: swimming, walking, cycling, exercise.
Pregnancy significantly increases the risk of developing varicose veins of the lower extremities, due to the following reasons:
For varicose veins in the legs, treatment may not be a medical necessity unless the symptoms are problematic.
However, some people may want to be treated for varicose veins for cosmetic reasons because they are unhappy with their appearance.
Let's look at the main methods that will help get rid of this problem.
Physical activity plays a major role in treatment and prevention - brisk walking, gymnastics, swimming and exercises in water (excluding sports exercises with a large load on the legs - tennis, weightlifting, jumping).
The action of these drugs is aimed at increasing the tone of smooth muscles in the walls of blood vessels, which allows them to maintain their elasticity and normalize blood circulation in the affected areas.
Many of the venotonics are complex-action drugs. The effect that is achieved when using them extends not only to the veins, but also to all vessels in our body.
There are a huge number of methods for treating varicose veins on the legs with folk remedies, both for external and internal use. Below are the most common:
In addition to folk remedies, many patients with varicose veins supplement therapy with special gymnastics - Mikulin’s exercises allow you to feel a significant improvement.
A disease that scientists call human retribution for walking upright. A disease that people used to ignore before the exacerbation stage began.
This is a common and familiar to many, varicose veins of the lower extremities.
In this article, we will look in detail at the symptoms and treatment of varicose veins in the legs.
Physical inactivity or inactivity is one of the unpleasant features of our life . If you add several components to it in the form:
you can often get the unpleasant result of problems with blood flow.
With varicose veins of the legs, the lumen of the vessels is clogged, and the activity of the valves is disrupted . Over time, the lumen is restored, but the destroyed valves are no longer revived and the arteries lose their former elasticity.
How to recognize the disease? Normal blood flow is disrupted , and a person experiences the first symptoms of varicose veins in the legs:
The manifestation of varicose veins can begin with the fact that people begin to notice that shoes that were comfortable in the morning become very tight on their legs in the evening, and socks leave marks after removal. In the initial stage, varicose veins on the legs are characterized by dry skin, and noticeably more sensitive to light shocks .
When the first symptoms of the disease appear, many people think that this is a consequence of overwork, prolonged stress, and not an advancing illness.
Most often, the first symptoms of venous insufficiency appear in patients between the ages of 15 and 35 years . Extremely rare before age 15. In middle-aged and elderly people it is somewhat more common, but in these cases the course of the disease follows a more benign scenario.
Varicose veins of the lower extremities have their own specific characteristics. May begin together with other vascular diseases or be a consequence of similar diseases
Unnoticed symptoms of an impending illness in time, as a rule, already lead to the manifestation of the first symptoms and signs of varicose veins of the lower extremities:
As the disease intensifies , varicose veins of the lower extremities are characterized by an increase in blood pressure . The liquid component of blood—plasma—penetrates into the surrounding tissues through the walls of thinned veins—the result is tissue compaction and legs that begin to swell.
Edema compresses small vessels located close to the surface of the skin in the area of the ankles and shins. This contributes to the appearance of local anemia - vascular ischemia, which results in a trophic disorder similar to a poorly healing wound, dermatitis or eczema.
It is important to notice in time how gradually appearing small areas of dark brown color begin to form one large spot.
The surface of the skin in the center of this spot becomes similar to an influx of wax on a candle. This marks the beginning of an opening trophic ulcer.
Dizziness, fainting and symptoms of heart failure - these health problems may well arise as a result of stagnation of blood in the arteries of the legs. Poor tolerance to mental physical stress is also one of the signs of this disease.
What the symptoms of varicose veins on the legs look like, just look at the photo:
You can often hear that chronic venous insufficiency is not a dangerous disease, and it is a purely cosmetic problem . Doctors specializing in the prevention and treatment of varicose veins say that this is a dangerous misconception .
Not necessarily in every case, but without timely consultation with a doctor, it is possible that problems with venous outflow can contribute to the formation of thrombosis and thrombophlebitis, respectively, varicose veins of the deep veins of the lower extremities.
These diseases are quite insidious, since during their course a thrombus - a blood clot, breaking off, can cause pulmonary embolism, which in many cases ends in the death of the patient.
In the acute stage of blood stagnation, gangrene and subsequent amputation of the affected limbs are possible. Therefore, we strongly recommend that if you experience symptoms of varicose veins of the lower extremities, you immediately begin treatment.
It is important to know that signs of varicose veins in the legs may appear on the skin as blue and pain that occurs with any human movement. The onset of thrombophlebitis is manifested first by redness and then by painful thickening in the area of the saphenous varicose veins.
For people with a genetic predisposition and other factors that increase the risk of venous disease, it should be kept in mind that another reason for poor arterial valve activity may be an increase in abdominal pressure .
This happens when lifting weights due to wearing tight clothes and even when sneezing or chronic constipation.
Knowing the first signs of varicose veins on the legs, you can notice in time and prevent an important part of our body - the vein - from becoming useless and starting to cause harm. The next article will discuss the treatment of varicose veins at home.
You can learn more about varicose veins of the lower extremities from the video below: