Varicose veins.
Usually with these words people imagine a thick twisted ship that binds their legs. But this is only the most well -known pathological sign. There are others.
Sometimes varicose veins only cause cosmetic discomfort, but some symptoms of varicose veins directly affect quality of life. For example, many suffer from pain in the veins in their legs. Basically, the sensation is mild, but in rare cases, even regular walking becomes painful.
Therefore, soon we will talk about pain with varicose veins. For reasons and ways to deal with it.
But first, let’s talk about the disease itself: about the mechanisms of development, risk factors and complications.
So, blood travels through the arteries from the heart to organs and tissues, where it provides oxygen and nutrients. Blood flows back through the veins.
It is very difficult for blood to flow through the venous system of the foot, because here it must rise from the foot almost always straight up.
He got the gravity way.
Some of the blood flows down and accumulates in the ducts. As a result, the vein expands, and the wall stretches too much. Crowded vessels are visible on the skin.
In healthy people, blood drainage is blocked by a protective mechanism - the venous valve. This is the name of the membrane in the vessel. They trap the flowing blood and return it to the bloodstream. However, for many people, this system does not work.
For a variety of reasons, the valve sometimes becomes weak or injured, which increases the chances of a vein overflow. This is how varicose veins appear.
The following factors increase the risk of varicose veins
- Genetic predisposition. . . Scientists do not yet know why some people are born with weak venous valves. But this statement is confirmed. If both parents suffer from swollen blood vessels, then with a 90% probability their child will inherit this pathology.
- Old age. . . The body gradually fades. Eyes look worse, skin is dry. Aging also affects the valve system, which becomes more fragile and weak. . Therefore, people over the age of 60 often experience varicose veins - worn -out valves that cannot withstand the load from the bloodstream.
- Excessive weight. . . The amount of blood in humans is not the same. First of all, it is influenced by weight - the greater its mass, the greater the amount of blood in the body. Unfortunately, weight gain does not strengthen the valve. They have to withstand too much blood pressure, which increases the chances of venous overflow.
- Pregnancy. . . The corpse of a pregnant mother is under high pressure. For many reasons. The pressure on the valve increases due to increased blood volume, hormonal imbalance and its effect on the large vessels. We have already talked about the influence of blood. Changes in hormone levels damage the elasticity of the venous wall, which makes it easy to stretch, but slowly returns to its normal state. The baby grows next to the large vein. Sometimes the fetus pinches it. In such cases, the lumen of the blood vessels is reduced, and the body increases the pressure on the veins to push the blood upwards. Therefore, the load on the valve increases.
- Prolonged instability while sitting or standing. . . During walking, the leg muscles help the blood vessels pump blood to the heart. They shrink and narrow the veins. As a result, blood is pushed upwards. On immobile legs, the muscle pump does not work, which is why the entire load falls on the veins and valve system.
As you can see, some factors are related to natural processes, while others are related to lifestyle. But the result is the same.
Varicose veins cause many symptoms:
- Fatigue and heaviness in the legs
- Cobwebs or tree-like veins widen
- Burning and itching
- Seizures
- Edema
- Pain when walking after a long time of not moving
- Discoloration of the skin
- Thick ship twisted
Varicose veins develop slowly.
The doctor even distinguished a zero level on himself, where external signs have not yet appeared, but problems with venous valves have already arisen.
Usually, patients first experience heaviness in the legs, and then others are added to the problem. The strength of the symptoms also changes. In the early stages, the pathological signs increase in the evening and disappear in the morning. With further illness, they persist all day.
But persistent annoying symptoms are not the main danger in the last stages of varicose veins.
Patients may experience complications:
- Bleeding. . . Inflammation of the swollen subcutaneous tract. In rare cases, the fragile vein walls do not withstand the pressure, and bleeding wounds occur. The damage is difficult to repair. Therefore, immediate medical treatment is required.
- Thrombosis and embolism. . . Due to poor blood circulation, blood clots, dense blood clots, often accumulate in the dilated ducts. They close the lumen of the vein. Sometimes fragments of blood clots break off and enter the bloodstream, and then they can get stuck in the pulmonary tract. This phenomenon is called embolism. Breathing sometimes stops during that time.
- Trophic ulcers. . . Because of oxygen starvation, tissues near diseased veins gradually die, and unhealed wounds appear in their place. It is very difficult to cure boils. They are at high risk of relapse.
Fortunately, varicose vein complications occur only in a few patients - trophic ulcers in 6%, and bleeding and embolism are less common.
As you can see, without treatment, pathology sometimes causes great difficulties. It can even destroy someone.
Therefore, for any symptoms, it is recommended to consult a phlebologist. Including when the veins hurt. To act in a timely manner against this threat, it is advisable to understand the causes of the appearance of these symptoms.
What causes severe pain with varicose veins?
In most cases, people with varicose veins do not experience severe pain. Only with a sudden movement. For example, when, after a long time of not moving, they stand up.
But severe pain persists in hurting the patient, usually in the final stages of pathology. Just because at this time all the symptoms of the disease are increasing and do not disappear even at night.
What causes the veins in your legs to hurt?
Mainly due to oxygen starvation. The dilated vessels do not supply the neighboring tissues well, which can cause an unpleasant sensation.
Another cause of pain is trophic ulcers. These unhealed wounds are painful to the touch, which means that even light contact with clothing will cause severe discomfort.
Pain in the legs with varicose veins can be a sign of thrombophlebitis. This is the name of a pathology in which a blood clot forms in an inflamed vein.
Summarize.
If mild pain in the dilated duct is a common symptom, then it is rare. In the final stages of pathology. With trophic ulcers and thrombophlebitis.
Therefore, when the swelling of the veins hurts a lot, this indicates the rapid progression of the disease. In such a situation, you should immediately see a doctor. While many people put off going to a vascular specialist and trying to get rid of the symptoms themselves.
How to get rid of severe pain in the veins with varicose veins?
Difficulties in the legs, mild swelling and other mild pathological symptoms can be overcome by simple methods - contrast baths, some types of massage. However, with varicose veins developing, this will not help.
In addition, if the veins in the legs are very sore, then a delayed visit to a phlebologist will only worsen the condition of the vessels. There is no point in enduring such torture.
Timely treatment of varicose veins will eliminate the annoying symptoms and prevent complications. So choose a reliable clinic and make an appointment with a doctor. One checkup will help your veins with more than hundreds of folk recipes.
What treatment is prescribed if you are worried about severe pain with varicose veins?
First, the doctor will examine the blood vessels. He will do an ultrasound examination of the vein and find out the cause of the pain. Only then will the doctor choose the therapy option.
For example, certain procedures may be effective against varicose veins, but do not treat complications well.
When the veins in the legs are sore, an accurate diagnosis is very important for proper treatment. Without it, the cause of the symptoms cannot be eliminated.
But after diagnosis, phlebologists often offer several therapy options to patients to choose from:
- Miniflebectomy
- Endovasal laser coagulation
- Sclerotherapy foam
This method is less traumatic - that is, it does not damage the skin and does not leave scars.
Now let's summarize.
What to do if the veins in your legs hurt?
See a doctor immediately.
Yes, some medications and methods can reduce pain, but these are only temporary measures. Sooner or later, the disease must be treated.
And better earlier, because in this case, you will get rid of the swelling of the veins before dangerous complications appear.
In addition, if the veins on the legs are severely sore, then such a picture is not uncommon for varicose veins. Perhaps another pathology is to blame for the discomfort. The doctor will help identify it.
Which clinic should I go to?
Now blood vessel ultrasound diagnostics are performed in many medical centers. But it is better to choose a clinic with an experienced doctor.