Symptoms of varicose veins in the lower part of the legs

Varicose veins on the legs are one of the most common diseases in a large number of women of any age. Men also suffer from this, but more rarely. With such symptoms, it is very rare for people to immediately turn to a medical professional. Everyone tries to heal themselves, considering all this as a temporary manifestation. Leg varicose veins are often confused simply with an overworked body that is tired of daily work and a heavy schedule.

The peculiarity of varicose veins on the legs is such that treatment can help well only in the early stages of the disease, but not in the latter, when there are more daily manifestations. If everything is left by chance, then at the extreme stage surgery is required. The disease gradually develops. Especially if it occurs in conjunction with venous insufficiency.

With varicose veins in the lower leg, symptoms disappear with the development of pathology and hemodynamic disturbances. The venous valve is not working properly. Over time, all of this is exacerbated by thrombophlebitis, phlebothrombosis and pulmonary thromboembolism.

The onset of the disease

The first symptoms of varicose veins in the legs are associated with improper action of the venous valve, which leads to blood reflux. Endothelial cells receive signals from slow blood flow. Leukocytes are mounted on it. Thus, the inflammatory process begins in the vascular wall, which passes through the bed of veins. The inflammatory process catalyzes the disruption of the venous wall.

All the pressure is stronger on the venous valve system. For starters, lesions can be seen in areas with the highest load - perforated vessels and large and small saphenous veins. After that, the channel begins to fill above the norm. From here the redistribution of venous blood in the wall takes place. And below, more often than not, there are many more. All this volume reaches the deep veins smoothly, where it stretches everything around it. Dilatation and venous insufficiency in the valvular part occur.

Cause

Phlebologists identify several causes of pathology in the work of the venous system. This may be due to genetic predisposition and because of the overall unpleasant effects on the human body. Hereditary traits are shown not only in women, but also in men. The disease can be contagious over a long period of time, but does not manifest itself on the outside in any way. Subsequently, due to some external catalyst, failure in the venous valve leads to the first manifestation on the skin.

The following important causes of the disease:

• age parameters;
• hormonal failure;
• diabetes;
• permanent constipation;
• period after surgery or injury;
• dependence on alcohol and tobacco;
• hypercoagulability and overweight;
• period of birth and pregnancy;
• underwear that covers each body part;
• long idle times and high loads at work;
• congenital malformations of the circulatory system;
• life in unsuitable conditions because of the climate.

Symptoms

Leg vein disease is not a mild blue discoloration with long stripes in the form of trees. They are also often called vascular stars. This is far from the first rank, and even the name of such a phenomenon is - intradermal varicose veins. As we wrote earlier, this condition can occur due to several factors, including pregnant girls. The human body is gradually rebuilding due to the influence of hormones. It is harmless, except for discomfort due to external manifestations. Young women don’t like to see that they have a blue color on the outside. Manifestations of lower varicose veins can be removed with cosmetic tools, adjust your diet, switch to the recommended dietary products.

The bluish net most often indicates to the patient that he or she has a harmless type of varicose vein on the lower part of the leg.

Human health does not suffer from this disease, but it is still unpleasant to live with a problem like this for a long time. Experts advise to contact a specialized cosmetology clinic, where you can get a course of medication with herbal ingredients, lotions, gels and ointments. This is a combination of traditional medicine and classical clinical research.

If there are bruises or bruises that are already prominent, then it is necessary to immediately see a doctor. There are no self-medicines here. If there is pain in the legs with varicose veins, symptoms that are difficult for you to determine, then contact a therapist. In general, it is very difficult to completely get rid of varicose veins on the lower part of the legs, the symptoms of the picture and its treatment prove this. In advanced situations, you should seek help to the surgical department, where you will undergo surgery. The onset varicose veins in the legs are characterized by a feeling of heaviness in the limbs, edema and some cramps. All these symptoms of varicose veins directly tell us that you only have a case that is treated only under the supervision of a doctor.

If you notice redness on the skin, feel uncomfortable when walking, see a compacted vascular wall, feel an increase in temperature, then this is already a serious disease called thrombophlebitis.

There is already a significant risk of loss of health. If you do not notice all these signs of varicose enlargement for a long period of time, then some deaths occur every year. Usually, with an illness with current symptoms, the patient is immediately hospitalized for long -term treatment. Even if you only see one symptom, then there is no need to wait for the weather at sea. Immediately to the clinic, and there it will look clearer.

Welding

In 2000, a classification was proposed with 4 degrees of varicose veins in the legs:

1. Veins that widen in the skin of the segment type. Venous discharge is not visible.
2. Pulsating veins that are segmental with reflux.
3. The veins are dilated with reflux to the entire lower leg area.
4. Veins dilated with varicose reflux with penetration into the deep veins.

Moreover, medical workers identify not only pathological changes that go up starting from the legs, but also down - varicose veins starting from the mouth of the saphenous vein.

While determining the type of disease, they also looked at the degree of venous insufficiency.

Zero - the disease does not exist in humans, the first is heaviness in the legs, the second is a manifestation of edema, the third is persistent edema, eczema, increased pigmentation, lipodermatosclerosis, the fourth is the formation of trophic ulcers.

Diagnostics

Initially, the method of examination by a phlebologist was only external in nature, that is, the doctor examined external changes in the foot. With a high degree of probability, already at this stage, an approximate diagnosis is determined, but never ends there. Then they carry out a number of research and diagnostic procedures of a general nature:

• blood test;
• X-ray;
• rheovasography and duplex scanning;
• Ultrasound and Doppler plethysmography.

Treatment

Varicose veins on the lower legs are easily treated in the early stages. The entire procedure works to normalize blood circulation, blood flow and prevent complications. All this helps to improve the general condition of the body. Therapeutic techniques are divided into two types.

Conservative therapy is most often used when the first signs of varicose veins appear in the legs. The skin is affected, but this is not a significant segment. The person continues to live a normal life. The disease does not affect anything, except the psychological state.

Surgical methods are recommended when the disease manifests itself in large areas with clear lines, small bruises and boils. Rehabilitation methods often begin with a minimally invasive procedure, but thorough surgery sometimes comes to the rescue when the case is severely neglected.

Conservative technique

Complex courses are prescribed to patients:

1. Specialists strive to eliminate all possible risks of disease development. Varicose veins on the legs are examined by a phlebologist, who can make the patient undergo a clinical examination.
2. They began to fight adynamia. If there is no thrombosis, then you need to actively engage in sports, load your body evenly, train your lower limbs vigorously. Its intensity has already been discussed with a physiotherapist. Often they had to swim, run, ride bikes. It is recommended to wear sports underwear with extra compression. Before exercising, you need to keep your legs in an elevated position for a few minutes. Sick people are not advised to engage in contact sports: martial arts, football, hockey. To better fix the foot, an elastic bandage is used.

3. Compression knitwear and elastic bandages are needed not only on the sports field. They try to treat the symptoms of varicose veins on the lower legs. When used properly, venous circulation should improve. This type of treatment is often prescribed for a limited time.
4. Taking medicine. The course of medication is prescribed for all stages of development of varicose veins. The use of pills for illness can only make the condition worse. The patient can get rid of any bright manifestations on the legs within a month, if he observes the doctor's instructions. All prescribed drugs belong to different groups of drugs that have anti-inflammatory effects and are related to angioprotectors, phlebotonics, desogregants or anticoagulants.
5. Physiotherapy is always included in the complex of overcoming the symptoms of varicose veins in the legs. It all affects, first of all, the restoration of venous wall tone, lymphatic drainage and improvement of blood circulation. A number of medications are prescribed, from magnetic and laser therapy to pneumocompression and hyperbaric oxygenation. Often these are oxygen and mineral baths. If there are no contraindications and side effects, then the patient is prescribed massage activities. Moreover, sometimes they can be done on their own at home. They are also treated with hirudotherapy and apitherapy.

Surgical techniques

Venous-type disease sometimes has to be treated by a surgeon, when all the symptoms of the disease accumulate and influence each other negatively, and the stage has long passed until the last four. They try to fight with minimally invasive methods. This is sclerotherapy with the introduction of certain substances that affect the walls of blood vessels. This is microsclerotherapy that acts directly on the spider veins. This is microtermoagulation, working on thin electrodes, eliminating all bright external manifestations. These are laser endovasal coagulation and radio frequency ablation of the varicose veins - all acting on the affected vein area, providing a thermal effect. All this is necessary in order not to set drastic measures and carry out actual operations. There is already a separate method of the new type, which began to be applied only from the late 90s.

Transluminal phlebectomy: a thin probe is inserted into the lumen of a diseased vein. Thanks to this, the doctor exercises control over the entire operation. Anesthetic medication is given. All affected areas are removed by aspiration.

Endoscopic surgery: The perforated vein is tied using an endoscopic device.

There is also a separate operation to preserve the veins. They aim to restore venous valve function. There is a specific structural fixation that prevents the progression of the pathological nature. Sometimes hemodynamic surgery is used to relieve the affected vein by directing the venous flow in another direction. Recurrence in this situation is common. Do not visit the baths, saunas in the postoperative period, walk less frequently and do not lift heavy objects.

Opinions of phlebologists:

The use of compression shirts with elastic bandages is required not only for sports. With their help, the early signs of varicose veins are treated. If this is done correctly, there is an increase in venous blood circulation. Often, this treatment is prescribed for an unlimited period of time. Medication can be prescribed at any stage when varicose veins develop. If the pill is used to cure the disease, the condition will get worse. After a month, the patient is able to remove various manifestations on the surface of the foot, when he begins to follow the doctor's recommendations. The drug achieves an effect where the inflammation disappears. These are angioprotectors, phlebotonics, disinfectants or anticoagulants.

Reviews

• The first impression, a woman, 39 years old: "The signs of varicose veins on the legs were given meaning about a year ago. This is a hereditary disease of my maternal line. Often, at the same time, atherosclerosis of the ducts occurs. In this casethis, in my case, folk methods did not help relieve pain, though and I had early internal varicose veins. I started engaging in prophylaxis too late. The disease reached the small pelvis. I turned to a specialist who examined all the affected areas. He would givespecial treatment to get rid of all unpleasant external manifestations within a month. We can safely say that all women should go to the doctor immediately. Do not use all these methods of grandmothers. Only phlebologists will help you find a cure. They know everything-everything about varicose veins. "
• The second opinion, a woman, 52 years old: "Even though she is constantly monitoring her health, varicose veins still appear. I always see a doctor who is present only for examination and initial diagnosis. The whole course takes 3-4 weeks. Then I am already involved inpurely preventive and remedial procedures. Now a little bit of exercise, proper nutrition, yes, in general, that's all. The disease has subsided and, I hope, will never return. "