Normal blood flows in the veins upward to the heart and simple, because that it helps in muscle contractions. But gravity is not cancelled, it is logical, that the liquid so or otherwise try to be down. That this does not happen and blood was sent thither, where necessary, the veins have valves. They will open in the direction of the flow of blood and close, not to let him back.
If the valves are functioning poorly and are closed, not the end, blood is still dripping down veins. Ships cannot accommodate all of this blood, stretched and started to occur over the skin of the hill.
How to detect varicose veins
The symptoms of varicose veins usually visible to the naked eye. This is a big, swollen vein, which is searched for under the skin and resemble the nodes.
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No way, you seen — sick. Despite the fact that the disease has spread, sometimes have visible veins — this is just a function of the body.
You have varicose veins, except for external features, there are also other symptoms: pain and raskustunde the feet.
If the disease progresses and goes through a difficult phase, is added:
- Swelling stop or ankles.
- Skin discoloration over the sick Way.
- The skin infections.
- Sores. Appear there, where a vein congested the most. Heal poorly.
Dr. (and veresoontega deals phlebologist) inspects the blood and determines the patients UZI: ultrasound can be used to specify which of the tabs do not work, whether in the veins blood clotting.
How dangerous are varicose veins
But the pain and sores is not the main problems. There is another danger, which the naked eye cannot detect. Because of the stagnation of blood in blood vessels formed in a clot — tight blood clotting. They can't stay" to the vessel wall and to narrow this gap, but can also come off of and go along with the blood flow to other blood vessels, increasing the risk of their clogging. This is a condition called thromboembolism. This is very dangerous and can even cause death.
Why will appear varicose veins
Is not one reason that the led would be veenilaiendidy. But there are several factors that increase the risk of:
- Genetic predisposition. Without the genetics somewhere, and if the parents suffered from varicose veins by, is likely to get his inheritance.
- Sex. Women get sick varicose veins much more frequently than men. In one research the varicose veins found in 63% of women and approx 37% of men in Russia.
- Injuries and surgical intervention. They can break the valves of the blood vessels.
- The excessive weight. Due to this increases the load on the feet and this leads to problems.
- Big physical load. Especially dangerous is the static load. For example, constantly sit down or a lot of stand harmful. The best move, change body position, to force to work different muscles.
- Age. If you are a parent, the weaker are the vascular walls.
- Pregnancy. Additional load and changes in the body increase the risk of varicose veins.
When to treat varicose veins
Mainly in the treatment of boils down to this, to reduce the burden on the vein and restore blood flow. If the unpleasant symptoms and risks of blood clots are not, then a treatment may not be necessary.
Physical load
Easy physical education, especially walking, — a good way to get your feet to work as they under. Muscles that are constantly disturbed when walking, to help pump blood up to the heart and reduce stagnant phenomenon.
Moderate physical exercise — it is also the best (and only proven) way of preventing varicose veins.
From the manifestations of the varicose veins in the gulf will help self-massage (with it you can use or ointments and creams). The easiest exercise in general does not require movement, just lying down and elevate feet to reduce swelling.
Packing laundry
Compression hosiery, which is a bit constrict your feet, physically does not allow the veins to swell, and this is one of the main treatment of varicose veins. These portable and light form of the disease, and difficult.
Wash different strength, packaging, form. So before purchasing it is best to consult your doctor and consider his recommendation.
Remember: packing for the laundry gradually stretched, so that it should be thrown away after a few months of socks and buy new.
Medications
All drugs prescribed by the doctor. Sometimes it is necessary means to prevent the formation of blood clots, which sometimes is necessary for antibiotics to treat infections or creams that will help soothe irritated skin.
Surgery
In some cases, is indicated for the treatment operation — it is the most effective method. Modern surgery, which is performed using laser, radiofrequency method or sclerotherapy done with local anesthesia.
It makes sense for them methods to shut down the dirty vein. If that doesn't work, the blood to find a workaround: going to the heart is full of deep vessels, which are very rarely exposed to veenilaiendidy (they are thicker and stronger, they are not so easy to stretch).
Remove the container are today extremely rare and only in severe cases.
When to seek medical attention
Always, if it is noticed cardiovascular eye, the bulging vein, or a strong swelling on the feet. It does not have to deal with yourself. Only study will help determine whether it is worth to go to the pharmacy for packing laundry and drink thinning blood medications.