A variety of diseases of leg veins – a consequence of several adverse factors, which affect the lower limbs of people. Knowing their symptoms, it is necessary to identify these diseases, to take measures for their treatment, to avoid serious complications. Varicose veins of the lower extremities often develops gradually, at first did not pay attention. But attentive attitude to their own health to help identify the disease before it causes problems. The main symptoms of varicose veins:
The severity of these symptoms is different – it depends on the severity of the disease, duration of the course, the patient. Depending on the severity of varicose veins of the lower extremities klassificeret him several levels. Classification according to the extent of compensation to distinguish the three stages classification based on the characteristics of the flow of symptoms – the 6 stages of the breakdown of the complications.
At this stage symptoms of varicose vein disease is expressed very weakly. Anatomically the symptoms of varicose veins of the lower extremities in this case are relatively small valve insufficiency in the deep veins. All infringements of venous blood circulation kompensiruet through healthy veins, is not affected.
At this stage the patient may experience discomfort in the legs with big workouts. Symptoms of varicose veins of the lower extremities are extremely rare appear swollen. Most often, the patient simply notes that the feet were more tired in the evening. Visible symptoms of varicose veins of the lower extremities not.
Clinically, this stage of varicose disease of the lower limbs correspond to the class 0 – symptoms absent during the inspection and palpation, the patient has no complaints. Identify varicose veins in the legs at this stage, in that case, if you don't the ultrasound, but it doesn't have anything to complain about, it is rarely prescribed. As for the treatment of varicose disease of the lower extremities in this stage, effectively changing the working conditions, a transition to a more healthy diet, wearing support socks mild compression, moderate exercise.
This stage is typical of the more pronounced symptoms. Changes in the structure of the venous valves is more deep, so they develop the outward signs of varicose veins, but they do not lead to complications. Leg pain varicose veins develops at this stage. Swellings appear almost every night, especially after a long stay on his feet uncomfortable shoes.
At night, the patient noted numbness and cramps – often the first signs of varicose veins in the legs. In the morning tingling, sensitivity, the appearance of pathological pigmentation – signs of varicose veins deep veins of the lower extremities.
Externally in varicose veins, the symptoms described above, manifested in the appearance of vascular pattern ("spider veins") of the skin pigmentation disorders. Varicose veins on the legs are often accompanied by disturbances in the regeneration of skin injury, cuts, scratches, bruises heal much longer than usual.
Clinical signs of varicose veins in the legs correspond to the four main categories:
As can be seen from the above, the signs of varicose veins in the legs at this stage are very different. Examination includes inspection and palpation, ultrasound examination of the vessels of the lower extremities, biochemical blood test for the detection of clotting and risk of thrombosis.
Complications at this stage – swelling of the legs and feet, as well as the development of inflammatory complications of phlebitis and thrombophlebitis. The symptoms of these States, with the exception of visible varicose veins, signs of reduced blood circulation in the legs.
Treatments for varicose veins at this stage – the use of medications, which eliminate blood clots, improve blood circulation, strengthen the vascular wall. But these methods reduce the symptoms of varicose veins in the legs, but do not cause regression of the disease. If the therapeutic techniques are ineffective, used surgical descriptions and photos on how to prepare for surgery, you can find on the Internet.
Symptoms and treatment of varicose veins at this stage, are very complicated. If the patient does not pay attention to the first signs of varicose veins in the legs, not started treatment, there are complications. Symptoms of varicose veins in the legs at this stage is particularly pronounced – pain in the legs is almost constant, sometimes so strong that it is not allowed to move independently. Progressive swelling, sometimes so much so that there is varicose veins of the lymphatic vessels after lymph to the skin surface.
External signs of varicose veins on the legs are visible, sometimes ugly nature of the protruding veins, the scattering of dark brown pigment spots, sores that often become inflamed and suppurative processes events. One of the characteristic signs of varicose veins rash. Its first symptoms appear in the previous step, but the failure of it to achieve its greatest manifestation.
In this stage of varicose veins, the symptoms of which manifest themselves more clearly, is a serious threat to the health and sometimes the life of the patient. Pain in the legs, edema, paresthesia, numbness of the foot leads to the fact that the patient becomes unable to perform the work, which he did.
Clinically varicose veins decompensated stage corresponds to the three functional class – C4 for b, which is characterized by degenerative changes in the subcutaneous tissue, C6 – active venous ulcer and C5 – ex trophic ulcer. Complications of untreated varicose veins trophic ulcers, thrombophlebitis, bleeding and inflammation, ulceration, in severe cases – gangrene.
The diagnosis of heart failure, varicose veins put on quite easily – a doctor will do it during the inspection. Diagnostic measures, which aim is to detect the extent to which impaired blood circulation in the lower limbs and found the affected vein. For this purpose, ultrasound and if necessary MRI, venography, and other methods.
Treatment only operative. Vienna, resulting in disturbed blood circulation, is removed under ultrasound control, but even in this case, the signs of varicose veins in the legs do not disappear completely. Use requires practice, but is done fairly quickly, after which the patient may previously be activated. After surgery is necessary to wear compression underwear, a radical change in lifestyle and nutrition.
Complications, who developed symptoms of varicose veins of the lower limbs, the treatment depending on severity. Trophic ulcers without inflammation were treated conservatively with antibiotics, medicines that accelerate the healing of wounds, and others. If the effectiveness of therapeutic interventions is low, apply surgical treatment – ulcer excised within the healthy tissue, then hold the plastic skin.
If there is inflammation or bleeding, then surgery is the only effective method of treatment. Then follow long after the surgery, which necessarily requires a radical change in the way of life of the patient to prevent recurrence of the disease.
Despite the severity of the condition, we must not forget that it is important to the preventive and conservative measures. Even in the most difficult stage of varicose veins should be treated with drugs, strengthens the vascular wall, promoting blood circulation, thin the blood. To determine the treatment needs a doctor.
Gels, creams and lotions for external use, effectively eliminating the symptoms of varicose veins in the legs in the early stages, should not be used if there are defects on the skin, particularly inflamed wounds. Even the presence of small scratches or abrasions have contraindications to their use.
Varicose veins can develop years or even decades, its first signs often appear at a young age, but left without attention and care. The initial stage of varicose veins are asymptomatic, so patients rarely seek medical help during this period. Later, when the symptoms appear the therapeutic measures can only stop the progression of the disease, but does not cause complete disappearance of symptoms.
