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

Varicose veins of the lower limbs is a disease that affects beautiful women four times more often than the strong half of humanity. And if previously this disease was considered "age-related", mainly overtaking women after 50 years, phlebologists today speak with regret about its greatly increased "youth".

And the fears of doctors are understandable, as they are increasingly called upon by women whose age is barely 30 years old. Therefore, it is necessary to determine what is the danger of varicose veins on the legs in women, what are the causes of its appearance, symptoms and what methods of getting rid of the disease are known at present.

Signs to trigger the alarm

Doctors have long established general signs of varicose veins of the legs, the detection of which it is necessary, without delay, to go to an appointment with a vascular surgeon.

The following factors eloquently deceive the appearance of varicose veins:

• Swelling of the legs and feet, especially at night, after a hectic day at work. In the early stages of the disease, the edema usually goes away completely after a restorative night's rest, but if the disease has passed into chronic stages, this symptom becomes a companion of the patient around the clock.
• Pain syndrome in the gastrocnemius region, feeling of fullness, which is released only when the patient assumes the "lying" position.

• Varicose veins on women's legs noticeably spoil the appearance of a beautiful leg. Often the appearance on the surface of the skin, in front of such a uniform and smooth and reddish mesh of blood vessels, prompts beautiful ladies to rush to the doctor.
• In places of the calves of the legs, especially in the popliteal region, there are prominent, often knotted, brightly colored venous vessels. The color of the veins on the legs can range from deep blue to brownish purple.

If you have found one or more of these unpleasant phenomena in yourself, know that these are the symptoms of varicose veins of the legs and making an appointment with a doctor is the most urgent need in this situation.

What can happen if you do not see a doctor on time

This disease is by no means dangerous but only a deterioration of the appearance of the slender legs of women. In addition to the fact that you now have to favor dark pants and tights, throwing your once favorite miniskirts on the back shelf of the closet, the following can happen:

1. If urgent measures are not taken to treat blood congestion in the venous vessels of the legs, the next stage in the development of the disease is thrombophlebitis. This is due to the fact that the blood, which thickens in the deformed veins, gradually forms blood clots that clog the vessels. On entering the heart or pulmonary artery, blood clots cause death.
2. The onset of dermatitis, and later - and trophic ulcer. The skin, on the surface of which the diseased vein has protruded, first darkens, becomes thinner, tighter, resulting in an unhealthy shine. Subsequently, by thinning even more, this 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 lead to a trophic (non-healing) ulcer, which is an open, oozing wound.
3. A venous vessel, when deformed and stretched, may simply "leak" resulting in bleeding, which can be both internal and external.
4. If ulcers and other skin lesions have already formed, pathogenic bacteria and infections easily enter the bloodstream through them. This can lead to dire consequences in the form of gangrene and the need to amputate the affected limb.

Where do female varicose veins come from?

This nasty and intractable disease affects girls and women much more often than men, and here's why.

• The causes of varicose veins in women are often rooted in harmful heredity. If the grandmother, mother and older sisters suffer from venous insufficiency, the risk of its occurrence in the younger generation is much higher than in those whose female line is absent.
• Professional letter carrier. If by the nature of your business you have to stand for a long time (these are salespeople, teachers, surgeons), then stagnation of blood in the lower extremities is common. The same consequences occur for those whose work involves sitting for a long time at the desk in front of the computer.
• Incorrect food. It's no secret that many women like to be pampered with sweets, high calorie pastries, something spicy like marinades, sauces and spicy condiments. All of these treats, if eaten often, cause the blood to thicken. As a result, blood circulation is disturbed, congestion is formed, and the veins in the legs are deformed.
• Another factor in the appearance of varicose veins is that a married woman, overwhelmed by everyday life, children and work, simply does not have time to devote time to her well-loved. Due to the lack of time for the gym or just for physical exercises at home, the calf muscles lose their tone, ceasing to maintain normal pressure inside the vessels of the legs. In addition, the deformation of the venous walls occurs, and blood stagnation does not take long.
• Changes in hormone levels. It can be both climacteric syndrome and gestation. In the latter case, varicose veins can be caused not only by hormones, but also by increasing pressure on the legs, for which it becomes increasingly difficult to carry a growing belly. In addition, the intensity of blood flow in pregnant women doubles, and the venous vessels may simply not be able to cope with such a powerful load. Therefore, all women "in an interesting position", especially in the last trimester, need regular preventive examination by a phlebologist.
• Preference for everyday high heels. Although this shoe makes a woman attractive to a man, it is very harmful to the health of your legs! A constant load on the lower leg is a warning sign of blood congestion and pathological deformation of the vessels of the gastrocnemius region.

How to cure female varicose veins

The set of measures for treating varicose veins on the legs in women is generally as follows:

1. Stop further development of the disease.
2. Elimination of symptoms of the disease.
3. Preventive measures.

Before treatment is prescribed, the phlebologist conducts the necessary examination and determines the degree of development of the disease.

If the disease has not gone too far, as evidenced by the absence of blood clots and other serious consequences, varicose veins can be cured.

Drug therapy

Usually prescribed for this disease:

• Ointments and gels that tone the venous walls, strengthen them and also normalize intravenous blood flow (venotonics). In addition, horse chestnut products are very effective.
• Tablet preparations with anticoagulant and antithrombotic action.
• Tablets that help eliminate and prevent inflammation inside the veins. And also these funds perfectly help to relieve pain.
• Anti-edema drugs.

Hardware processing

In addition, there is hardware therapy, which is also very effective in the treatment of varicose veins.

1. The device, invented by South Korean specialists, perfectly helps tired legs, relieves pain and eliminates swelling.
2. A device that helps restore damaged structure of blood vessels and soft tissue in the painful area of ​​the calves.
3. A device that normalizes venous circulation thanks to its vibrations.
4. A complex effect device that restores tissue affected by varicose veins, relieving swelling, pain and inflammation.
5. A device that heals sore veins with a laser, speeding up blood flow and relieving pain in the veins.

Traditional methods

And there are also many folk remedies on how to treat varicose veins on female legs. These are ointments, compresses, rubs and various tinctures for oral administration.

• For example, you can make such a tincture. Take 1 large spoonful of calamus roots, thyme, coltsfoot, string, birch buds. Put everything in a saucepan, pour in 1 liter of boiling water. Warm up in a double boiler for about half an hour. Then let cool, drain and drink 1/2 cup before meals three times a day. The duration of treatment is 1 month.
• Compresses for varicose veins made from fermented dairy products are also very good. You can only use kefir, or you can pour finely chopped bitter wormwood leaves and flowers (or in yogurt) into it. After wrapping the compress on top with a film and insulating with a blanket, lie down for about half an hour. Then the feet should be rinsed and smeared with the ointment for varicose veins recommended by the doctor.

Radical measures

In the later stages of varicose veins, the following is commonly done:

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

Preventive measures

Read them and try to follow the tips that will help you beat varicose veins.

• Correction of the daily ration. All fatty foods high in cholesterol, spicy marinades, salinity, smoked meats, as well as strong teas, coffee and alcohol are prohibited.
• If a woman smokes, it will greatly complicate the treatment of varicose veins. Therefore, it is necessary to pull yourself together and give up the addiction.
• Wear corrective tights and leggings. This is a special underwear that should be worn by venous patients so that the intravenous pressure normalizes and the further development of the venous deformity stops. For the prevention of venous diseases, class 1 underwear is recommended, if the hair mesh is already visible and the edema has become more pronounced, you need to buy tights of the 2nd class of compression. And in case of significant deformation of the vessels, the 3rd class of compression of such an underwear is used.
• Revitalizing fitness complex. There are many recommended physical exercises to fight against varicose veins. It can be jogging for short distances, lifting the lower limbs, swinging the legs.

In addition, yoga can only be a great help if its postures (asanas) do not involve prolonged static tension of the calf muscles. For the same reason, team sports are excluded: volleyball, football, basketball, weightlifting, long, intense speed races.

Finally

In order for the development of venous disease to stop as soon as possible, you must adhere to these principles:

1. Put high-heeled shoes aside and buy comfortable, high-quality shoes made of natural materials instead.
2. Avoid baths, saunas and solariums.
3. Replace intense sports loads with softer loads, and don't forget to discuss exercise with your doctor.
4. If you are not exercising, you should pull yourself together and devote half an hour a day to a set of therapeutic exercises.
5. Organize your diet by including as many vegetables, grains and seafood as possible in your diet. For example, the secrets of Japanese women, renowned for their long youth and good health, lie precisely in the abundance of "seafood" and rice on the everyday table.

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

After all, any illness is much easier to predict and prevent than to deal with its unpleasant manifestations. Love yourself! And be healthy!