Varicose veins in women - the scourge of the 21st century

Varicose veins of the lower extremities is a disease that affects beautiful women four times more than the strong half of humanity. If in the past the disease was considered "age-related" after the age of 50, mainly women, nowadays phlebologists speak with regret about its sharply growing "youth".

And the fear of doctors is quite understandable, because women under the age of 30 are getting closer to them. Thus, it is necessary to know how dangerous varicose veins in the legs in women are, the causes, symptoms and methods of getting rid of the disease today.

Signals to sound the alarm

Doctors have long identified the general symptoms of varicose veins in the legs, and it is important to see a vascular surgeon immediately after its detection.

The following factors exaggerate the appearance of varicose veins:

• Swelling of the feet and legs, especially in the evening, after an accidental work day. In the early stages of the disease, edema usually disappears completely after a restful night's rest, but if the disease progresses to chronic stages, this symptom accompanies the patient day and night.
• Gastrocnemius pain syndrome is a feeling of fullness that does not go away until the patient assumes a "lying" position.

• Varicose veins in women's legs spoil the appearance of a prominent leg. Often even on the surface of the skin, evenly and smooth, red blood vessels appear before the braid, forcing beautiful women to immediately flee to the doctor.
• Especially in the popliteal region, in some parts of the calves of the legs, there are often nodular, brightly colored prominent venous vessels. The color of the veins in the legs can vary from dark blue to brownish purple.

If you have experienced one or more of these side effects, you should know that these are signs of varicose veins in the legs, and it is urgent to see a doctor.

What can happen if you don't see a doctor on time

This disease is in no way dangerous only for the appearance of thin women's legs. Now, in addition to choosing pants and dark tights, throwing your once-favorite mini-skirts on the back shelf of your closet can be:

1. If urgent measures are not taken to treat venous thrombosis in the legs, the next stage in the development of the disease is thrombophlebitis. This is because the blood that thickens in the deformed arteries gradually forms blood clots that close the arteries. Entering the heart or pulmonary artery, blood clots provoke death.
2. Appearance of dermatitis and later - and trophic ulcers. On the surface, the skin where the diseased vein comes out is initially darkened, thinner, tightened, so an unhealthy glow appears. Later, further thinning, such skin is easily exposed to external injuries, and the inflammatory process begins not only inside the vein, but also on the surface of the skin. This can result in a trophic (incurable) ulcer with an open, weeping wound.
3. A venous artery, when deformed and stretched, can simply "leak", resulting in both internal and external.
4. If ulcers and other skin lesions have already formed, pathogenic bacteria and infections can easily enter the bloodstream through them. This can have dire consequences in the form of gangrene and the need to amputate the affected joint.

Where do female varicose veins come from?

This unpleasant and incurable disease affects girls and women more than men, and that's why.

• In women, the causes of varicose veins are often rooted in harmful heredity. If grandmothers, mothers and older sisters suffer from venous insufficiency, the risk of developing the disease in the younger generation is higher than in non-women.
• Professional factor. If you have to stand for a long time due to the nature of your activity (these are salespeople, teachers, surgeons), blood stasis in the lower extremities often occurs. The same results occur for those who require a long sitting at a computer table.
• Wrong food. It is no secret that many women like to pamper themselves with something spicy, such as sweets, high-calorie pastries, marinades, sauces and spicy condiments. All these benefits, if eaten frequently, cause the blood to thicken. As a result, blood flow is disrupted, blockages form, and blood vessels in the legs become deformed.
• Another factor in varicose veins is that a married woman who is burdened with daily life, children and work simply does not have time to spend time with her lover. As a result of lack of time for exercise in the gym or just at home, calf muscles lose tone, stop maintaining normal pressure inside the arteries of the legs. In addition, deformation of the venous walls occurs and blood stasis does not last long.
• Changes in hormonal levels. It can be both a climacteric syndrome and pregnancy. In the latter case, varicose veins can be triggered not only by hormones, but also by increased pressure on the legs, which makes it increasingly difficult to carry a growing abdomen. In addition, the intensity of blood flow in pregnant women doubles, and venous vessels may not be able to cope with such a heavy load. For this reason, all women who are "in an interesting situation, " especially in the last trimester, need regular preventive examinations by a phlebologist.
• Prefer high-heeled shoes in everyday life. Although these shoes make a woman look attractive in the eyes of a man, they are very harmful to the health of your feet! A constant load on the lower leg is a harbinger of blood clots and pathological deformation of the vessels of the gastrocnemius region.

How to treat female varicose veins

Here are some common measures to treat varicose veins in the legs in women:

1. Stopping the further development of the disease.
2. Eliminate the symptoms of the disease.
3. Preventive measures.

Before prescribing treatment, a phlebologist conducts the necessary examination and determines the degree of development of the disease.

Varicose veins can be treated if the disease is not severe, if there is no blood clotting and other serious consequences.

Drug treatment

Generally prescribed for this disease:

• Ointments and gels that tone, strengthen and normalize intravenous blood flow (venotonic). In addition, horse chestnut-based products are very effective.
• Tablets with blood thinning and anti-thrombotic effects.
• Tablets that help eliminate and prevent inflammation in the arteries. At the same time, these funds are a great help in relieving pain.
• Anti-edema drugs.

Hardware treatment

In addition, there is an apparatus treatment that is very effective in the treatment of varicose veins.

1. The device, invented by South Korean experts, perfectly helps tired feet, reduces pain and eliminates swelling.
2. A device that helps to restore the damaged structure of blood vessels and soft tissues in the painful area of ​​the calf.
3. A device that normalizes venous circulation due to vibrations.
4. A complex device that repairs damaged tissues from varicose veins, eliminates swelling, pain and inflammation.
5. A device that heals painful arteries with a laser, speeds up blood flow and relieves pain in the arteries.

Traditional methods

There are also many folk remedies for the treatment of varicose veins in women. These are ointments, compresses, rubs and various tinctures for oral administration.

• For example, you can make such a tincture. Take 1 tablespoon full of calamus root, thyme, thyme, rope, maple buds. Put everything in a pot, pour 1 liter of boiling water in it. Heat in a water bath for about half an hour. Then cool, dry and take 1/2 cup three times daily before meals. The course of treatment is 1 month.
• Compresses for varicose veins based on fermented dairy products are also very good. You can use only kefir, or pour finely chopped leaves and bitter wormwood flowers (or yogurt). Lie down for about half an hour after wrapping the density with a film and insulating with a blanket. Then the feet should be rinsed and rubbed with an ointment for varicose veins recommended by a doctor.

Acute measures

The following are common in the later stages of varicose veins:

1. Minimally invasive treatment methods: laser and radiofrequency correction, microflebectomy, sclerotherapy.
2. When the diseased part of the vessel (and sometimes the entire venous vessel) is completely removed.

Preventive measures

Read them and listen to tips that will help you beat varicose veins.

• Adjusting the daily ration. All cholesterol-rich fatty foods, spicy marinades, salty foods, smoked meats, as well as strong teas, coffee and alcohol are prohibited.
• If a woman smokes, it will significantly complicate the treatment of varicose veins. Therefore, you need to pull yourself together and leave the addiction.
• Wear corrective tights and foot warmers. This is a special underwear that should be worn by venous patients to normalize intravenous pressure and stop the further development of vascular deformity. For the prevention of venous diseases, class 1 underwear is recommended, if the capillary mesh is already visible and the swelling appears more prominent, then you should buy tights of class 2 compression. In case of significant deformation of the vessels, the 3rd compression class of such underwear is used.
• Revitalizing fitness complex. There are many physical exercises recommended to combat varicose veins. It can be running short distances, lifting the lower limbs, swinging legs.

In addition, yoga can be an excellent helper only if the postures (asanas) do not cover the long-term static tension of the calf muscles. For the same reason, team sports are excluded: volleyball, football, basketball, weightlifting, long-distance running.

finally

To stop the development of venous disease as soon as possible, you should follow these principles:

1. Set aside high-heeled shoes and buy high-quality and comfortable shoes made of natural materials instead.
2. Avoid baths, saunas and solariums.
3. Replace strenuous exercise with thinner ones, be sure to discuss the exercises with your doctor.
4. If you do not exercise, you should take half an hour a day to pull yourself together and perform a therapeutic exercise complex.
5. Adjust your diet by including as many vegetables, grains and seafood as possible. For example, the secrets of Japanese women, known for their long youth and health, lie on the daily table in the abundance of "seafood" and rice.

All these measures are also excellent for the prevention of varicose veins for those who do not want to face this harmful disease.

As a result, it is easier to predict and prevent any disease than to deal with its unpleasant manifestations. Love yourself! And be healthy!