Varicose veins are an extremely unpleasant disease for the fairer sex, both physically and aesthetically. Symptoms of varicose veins in women can appear even at a young age, but in most cases, older people face a similar problem.
There can be many reasons for the appearance of varicose veins. There are categories of people at special risk. This should include those who spend a lot of time on their feet or, conversely, lead a sedentary lifestyle. In addition, varicose veins are an inherited disease, so if the father or mother has a similar pathology, it can be easily transmitted to children.
When left untreated, varicose veins look very ugly. The arteries swell, the eggs turn blue, and there are many vascular nodules. But appearance is not the worst thing, because varicose veins are the cause of many complications related to blood circulation. All this shows that the problem needs to be solved. It is advisable to do this at an early stage of the disease, but it is necessary to know what the initial stage of the manifestation of varicose veins looks like.
The first signs of varicose veins
It is very difficult to detect varicose veins at an early stage, so in most cases, patients (women are more susceptible to this disease) go to specialists at a fairly late time. Sometimes you have to spend a lot of time to get your feet back to normal. It is often not completed without surgery.
To prevent such a development, it is necessary to consult a doctor at the first signs of varicose veins. It is better to take periodic prevention, lead a healthy, moderately active lifestyle and give up bad habits.
A woman may suspect varicose veins for certain symptoms, in the initial stage it will be such severe fatigue with periodic swelling of both joints, a light load on the legs and a kind of roaring. All this shows that a woman should at least think about the prevention of varicose veins, and even better to consult a doctor.
Often, the first signs of varicose veins appear at a time when a woman's weight begins to change. This may be due to a hormonal imbalance or pregnancy. As a result, the load on the legs will be very strong and the ships will not be able to withstand it.
In the beginning, everything is accompanied by a feeling of severe fatigue in the legs. This is especially true when walking for long periods of time or using uncomfortable shoes. If the work is on your feet for a long time, the feelings in the evening will be unpleasant. However, those who spend a lot of time sitting can also have symptoms of varicose veins. It can develop due to circulatory disorders and improper posture. Women who like to sit with their legs tied are especially at risk.
Sometimes the initial symptoms of varicose veins are similar to other diseases, so even specialists can not always determine the true cause of the problem. The symptoms of varicose veins are similar to those of flat feet and lumbar osteochondrosis. To understand that we are really talking about varicose veins, it is necessary to go through many diagnostic procedures aimed at studying the condition of the veins.
Women are not always in a hurry to see a doctor when the first signs of varicose veins appear. Many people try to solve the problem on their own, but this approach does not always give good results.
At the end of each working day, if you feel swollen veins, as well as swelling and discomfort, you should consult a doctor and undergo an examination.
The fairer sex should be especially careful if they are at risk. This applies to pregnant women, obese and overweight people. In addition, those who spend a lot of time on their feet, wear uncomfortable shoes, socks or tight elastic band socks, as well as those with congenital pathologies of the connective tissue structure are at risk of varicose veins.
All this can lead to disruption of blood flow and flow to the organs. The result is varicose veins. People at risk should see a doctor immediately when the first suspicious symptoms appear.
Symptoms of varicose veins at different stages
In general, doctors divide varicose veins into 4 main stages. In the first stage, as a rule, a person is not bothered by the unpleasant symptoms of varicose veins. The pain may be mild, but sometimes it does not occur at all. Here it is necessary to pay attention to the appearance of the vascular network and periodic swelling.
The second stage is characterized by a constant feeling of heaviness in the legs. At the end of the day, the joints will simply explode, swell, and sometimes even appear cramps.
The third stage is already more pronounced from a cosmetic point of view. Swelling of the feet will be almost permanent, the skin will begin to thicken and ugly wet spots may appear. For a while, the pain in your legs will be very severe.
The fourth stage is the most serious. In this case, drug treatment will no longer help and surgery should be performed. Ulcers will appear on the legs, or rather on the areas where the veins are particularly strongly swollen. In addition, there is a violation of tissue trophism.
It is worth remembering that you should start moving as early as possible. At the first sign of varicose veins, you should consult a doctor and undergo an appropriate diagnosis. The most commonly used phlebography and ultrasound examination. After that, the specialist will be able to prescribe appropriate treatment.