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

Varicose veins of the lower extremities is a disease that affects beautiful women four times more often than the strong half of humanity. And if earlier this disease was considered "old", surpassing mostly women after the age of 50, today phlebologists speak with regret about its suddenly increased "youth".

And the fears of doctors are understandable, because they are increasingly being approached by women whose age has barely reached 30 years. So, it is necessary to understand what is the danger of varicose veins on the legs in women, what are the causes of its appearance, symptoms and what methods of solving the disease are known nowadays.

Alarm signs

Doctors have long identified general signs of varicose veins in the legs, after which it is necessary to go to a meeting with a vascular surgeon without delay.

The following factors eloquently trumpet about the appearance of varicose veins:

• Swelling of the legs and feet, especially in the evening, after a hard day's work. In the initial stages of the disease, edema usually passes completely after restorative night rest, but if the disease has progressed to chronic stages, this symptom becomes a patient who follows day and night
• Pain syndrome in the gastrocnemius region, a feeling of satiety, which does not subside until the patient assumes a "lying" position.

• Varicose veins on a woman's legs significantly spoil the appearance of a beautiful leg. Often the appearance on the surface of the skin, formerly so uniform and smooth, of the reddish network of blood vessels, compels the beautiful ladies to rush to the doctor.
• In some places calves' legs, especially in the popliteal region, prominent venous vessels, often nodular, of bright colors, have been observed. The color of the veins on the legs can range from deep blue to brownish-purple.

If you find one or more of these unpleasant phenomena in yourself, you should know that these are 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 don't see a doctor in time

This disease is by no means dangerous only by worsening the appearance of slender female legs. In addition to the fact that you now have to give preference to pants and dark leggings, throwing your favorite mini skirts on the back shelf of the closet, the following can also happen:

1. If urgent measures are not taken to treat blood stagnation in the venous vessels of the legs, the next stage in the development of the disease is thrombophlebitis. This is because the blood, which thickens in the deformed veins, gradually forms blood clots that clog the blood vessels. Entering the heart or pulmonary artery, blood clots cause death.
2. Occurrence of dermatitis and later trophic ulcer. The skin, on the surface of which the diseased vein came out, first darkens, becomes thinner, taut, due to which an unhealthy glow appears. After that, thinning even more, such 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 result in a trophic (non-healing) ulcer, which is an open, weeping wound.
3. When deformed and stretched, the venous vessel can simply “leak out, resulting in bleeding, which can be both internal and external.
4. If ulcers and other skin lesions have already formed, pathogenic bacteria and infections can easily enter the bloodstream. This can lead to terrible consequences in the form of gangrene and the need to amputate the affected limb.

Where do female varicose veins come from?

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

• The causes of varicose veins in women are often based on harmful heredity. If the grandmother, mother and older sisters suffer from venous insufficiency, then the risk of its occurrence in the younger generation is much higher than in those in whose female lineage the disease is absent.
• Professional factor. If by the nature of your activity you have to stand for a long time (these are salesmen, teachers, surgeons), then blood stagnation in the lower extremities is a common occurrence. The same consequences occur for those whose work involves sitting at a desk at a computer for a long time.
• Wrong food. It's no secret that many ladies like to be pampered with sweets, high-calorie pastries, something spicy like marinades, sauces and spices. All these goodies, if eaten often, cause blood clots. As a result, blood flow is disturbed, congestion is formed and the veins on the legs are deformed.
• Another factor in the appearance of varicose veins lies in the fact that a married lady, burdened with daily life, children and work, simply does not have time to dedicate to a loved one. As a result of lack of time for the gym or just for physical exercises at home, the muscles of the lower leg lose tone, ceasing to maintain normal pressure inside the leg veins. Furthermore, deformation of the venous walls occurs and blood stagnation does not last long.
• Changes at the hormonal level. It can be menopausal syndrome and gestation. In the latter case, varicose veins can be caused not only by hormones, but also by increased pressure on the legs, making it increasingly difficult to carry a growing belly. In addition, the intensity of blood flow in pregnant women doubles, and venous vessels simply will not be able to cope with such a strong load. Therefore, all women "in an interesting position", especially in the last trimester, need regular preventive examinations by a phlebologist.
• The advantage of high heels in everyday life. Although this shoe makes a lady attractive in the eyes of a man, it is very harmful to the health of your feet! The constant load on the lower leg is a precursor to blood congestion and pathological deformation of the blood vessels of the gastrocnemius region.

How female varicose veins can be cured

The set of measures for the treatment of varicose veins in the legs in women is usually as follows:

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

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

If the disease has not gone too far, which proves the absence of blood clots and other serious consequences, then 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-based products are very effective.
• Preparations of tablets with blood thinning and antithrombotic action.
• Tablets to help eliminate and prevent inflammation inside the veins. And also these means perfectly help in relieving pain.
• Anti-edema drugs.

Hardware Processing

In addition, there is hardware therapy, which is also very effective in treating varicose veins.

1. The device, invented by South Korean specialists, perfectly helps tired legs, relieves pain and removes swelling.
2. A device that helps repair damaged blood vessel and soft tissue structures in a painful area of ​​calves.
3. A device that normalizes venous circulation due to its vibrations.
4. A device with a complex effect that repairs tissues affected by varicose veins, relieves swelling, pain and inflammation.
5. A device that treats painful veins with a laser, speeding up blood flow and relieving pain in the veins.

Traditional methods

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

• For example, you can make such a tincture. Take 1 tablespoon of calamus root, thyme, coltsfoot, string, birch buds. Put everything in a sherpa, pour 1 liter of boiling water there. Heat in a water bath for about half an hour. Then cool, drain and drink 1/2 cup before meals three times a day. The course of treatment is 1 month.
• Compresses for varicose veins based on fermented dairy products are also very good. You can use only kefir or pour in finely chopped leaves and flowers of bitter wormwood (or yogurt). After wrapping the wrapper on top with film and insulating with a blanket, lie down for about half an hour. The feet should then be washed and smeared with varicose vein ointment recommended by a doctor.

Drastic measures

In the later stages of varicose veins are usually practiced:

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

Preventive measures

Read them and try to listen to the advice that will help you defeat varicose veins.

• Daily meal correction. All fatty foods rich in cholesterol, spicy marinades, salt, smoked meat, as well as strong teas, coffee and alcohol are prohibited.
• If a lady smokes, it will greatly complicate the treatment of varicose veins. Therefore, it is necessary to gather and leave the addiction.
• Wear leggings and leg warmers. This is a special underwear that must be worn by venous patients in order to normalize the intravenous pressure and stop the further development of venous deformation. For the prevention of venous diseases, class 1 underwear is recommended, if the capillary network is already visible and the swelling has become more pronounced, then you must buy class 2 compression leggings. And in case of significant vessel deformities, 3rd class compression of such underwear is used.
• Revitalizing fitness complex. There are many physical exercises that are recommended to fight varicose veins. It can be running short distances, lifting the lower limbs, swinging the legs.

In addition, yoga can be a great help only if its posture (asanas) does not involve prolonged static tension of the lower leg muscles. For the same reason, team sports are excluded: volleyball, football, basketball, weightlifting, long intense speeds.

Finally

In order to stop the development of venous diseases as early as possible, you must adhere to these principles:

1. Set aside high-heeled shoes and buy high-quality and comfortable shoes made of natural materials instead.
2. Avoid baths, saunas and solariums.
3. Replace intense sports loads with gentler ones, don’t forget to talk about exercises with your doctor.
4. If you are not doing physical exercises, then you need to gather and set aside half an hour a day to perform a therapeutic complex of 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, who are known for their long youth and good health, are hidden in the abundance of "seafood" and rice on the daily table.

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

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