Science deals with the treatment of all vascular diseasesphlebology. Problems withvesselsin a person began a very long time ago, perhaps even when he first stood on twolegs. Excessive physical stress on the lower extremities leads tovaricose veinsonfeetin women, treatment of this disease lies withshouldersdoctors—phlebologists. They successfully identifyvaricose veinsand carry out complex methods of its treatment. Combined with modernsurgeryand minimally invasive technologies, laserphlebologyAndphysiotherapytreatment of varicose veins has a positive result.
What are varicose veins?
Wordvaricose veinscomes from the Latin "varicis" and means swelling. With varicose veins, the outflow is disruptedblood,veinsexpand, which leads to stagnation infeet. Varicose veinsveinsWomen (20%) are more often affected than men (10%).
Causes of varicose veins on the legs in women
The causes of this disease are various unfavorable factors:
- heavy physical activity increasespressureVveins;
- weakness of the venous wall;
- monotonous sitting or standing work;
- uncomfortable, constrictive clothing or shoes;
- excess weight;
- pregnancyorchildbirth;
- smoking;
- hereditary factors;
- injuries and tumors.
Varicose veins occurveinsdue to damage to the venous valve, which delays outflowblood, preventing her from moving towardsheart. As a result, there may beswelling, blood clots and, in severe cases,ulcers.
Stages of varicose veins
There are two stages of varicose veins. Primary expansionveinsoccurs in 20-40% of the population of developed countries. It is caused by insufficient strengthvesselswhat happens whenpregnancy, physical overload or duringobesity.
Secondary expansionveinsusually occurs as a result of heredity, injury or tumor. There is a violation of venous outflow when the valve does not cope with its work, as a result of which oxygen supply decreases. Appeartrophic ulcers.
The first signs of varicose veins
- burning in the lower extremities;
- night cramps;
- darkening and swellingveins;
- the appearance of ulcerative formations.
Treatment of varicose veins on the legs
At the slightest suspicion ofvaricose veinscontact your surgeon immediatelyphlebologist.TreatIt is important to treat varicose veins in a timely manner and avoid chronic forms.
Therapythis disease requires an integrated approach. Regardless of the severity of the disease, it is very important to take during the illness: vitamins (C and E), minerals (zinc, silicon), amino acids (taurine, lysine), enzymes (pancreatin or mezim), probiotics, always fiber and medicinal plants: horse chestnut, ginger, blueberries, cayenne pepper, hop cones, lilac leaves, colanchoe juice.
Other treatment methods are surgical, minimally invasive devices, laser treatment andphysiotherapyapplied after observations and recommendationsdoctor.
Prevention of varicose veins on the legs
Preventive measures will help to avoid varicose veins:
- lead a correct and healthy lifestyle and diet, move more and play sports;
- do not take too hot baths, do not visit saunas and spend less time in the sun;
- lose weight, avoid constipation;
- do not wear uncomfortable clothes and shoes;
- do not cross your legs;
- distribute the load evenly, do not stay in one position for a long time;
- move your feet and toes for 3-5 minutes in the morning and evening;
- take cool baths forlegs, walking through the dew.
Any disease can be prevented, but not every disease can be cured. Therefore, treat your body with love and be healthy!