Science deals with the treatment of all vascular diseasesphlebology. Problems withvesselsin a person began a long time ago, perhaps even when he first stepped into twolegs. Excessive physical stress on the lower extremities leads tovaricose veinsaboutfeetIn women, the treatment of this disease consists ofshouldersdoctors-phlebologists. They successfully identifyvaricose veinsand carry out complex methods of their treatment. Combined with modernsurgeryand minimally invasive technologies, laserphlebologyANDphysiotherapyThe treatment of varicose veins has positive results.
What are varicose veins?
Wordvaricose veinscomes from the Latin "varicis" and means swelling. With varicose veins, the flow is interruptedblood,veinsexpand, which leads to stagnationfeet. Varicose veinsveinsWomen (20%) are more often affected than men (10%).
Causes of varicose veins in the legs in women
The causes of this disease are several unfavorable factors:
- intense physical activity increasespressureVveins;
- weakness of the venous wall;
- monotonous work sitting or standing;
- uncomfortable and tight clothes or shoes;
- overweight;
- pregnancyorchildbirth;
- smoke;
- hereditary factors;
- lesions and tumors.
Varicose veins occurveinsdue to damage to the venous valve, which delays the outflowblood, preventing it 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 in developed countries. It is caused by insufficient forcevesselswhat happens whenpregnancy, physical overload or duringobesity.
Secondary expansionveinsIt usually occurs as a result of heredity, injury, or tumor. There is a violation of venous flow when the valve cannot cope with its work, resulting in a decrease in oxygen supply. To appeartrophic ulcers.
The first signs of varicose veins
- burning in the lower extremities;
- nocturnal cramps;
- darkening and swellingveins;
- the appearance of ulcerative formations.
Treatment of varicose veins in the legs
At the slightest suspicion ofvaricose veinscontact your surgeon immediatelyphlebologist.Deal withIt 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 in the legs
Preventive measures will help avoid varicose veins:
- lead a correct and healthy lifestyle and diet, move more and play sports;
- do not take very hot baths, do not go to saunas and spend less time in the sun;
- lose weight, avoid constipation;
- do not wear uncomfortable clothes and shoes;
- Don't cross your legs;
- distribute the load evenly, do not stay in the same position for a long time;
- move your feet and toes for 3-5 minutes in the morning and evening;
- take cold showers tolegs, walking through the dew.
Any disease can be prevented, but not all diseases can be cured. So treat your body with love and be healthy!