Varicose veins: treatment and prognosis

Varicose veins of the lower extremities is an extension of the superficial veins in the legs, which is associated with impaired blood flow and valves.

Women have varicose veins in the legs is distributed more often than men, which is associated with hormonal changes during puberty, pregnancy, lactation and menopause. Also the difference between men and women varicose veins localization, especially in the crotch area.

Reasons

Varicose veins of the lower extremities about 15% of cases appear as a result of predisposition to the disease. In other cases, the disease is caused by excessive strain on the veins. Factors related to the development of the disease are:

1. lack of exercise without the normal muscle function;
2. age over 40 years;
3. work in a sitting position;
4. pregnancy (along with varicose veins in the legs may develop varicose veins of small pelvis, labia, etc.);
5. the use of hormone drugs, including contraceptives;
6. high cholesterol;
7. weight more than normal;
8. flat feet;
9. diseases of the spine;
10. abuse Smoking and alcohol;
11. wrong use of the sauna and Solarium;
12. constantly taking hot baths;
13. continue to lift heavy objects;
14. too tight clothes;

There is also a secondary varicose veins, which is visible in the background cured thrombosis or thrombophlebitis and also, due to congenital malformations such as dysplasia, or arterial-venous fistula. Very rarely is a congenital blockage of the veins leading to secondary varicose veins.

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Symptoms

Varicose veins is evident already at an early stage, and is accompanied by such symptoms:

1. heaviness of the lower limbs;
2. dilated veins, lymph nodes major factions;
3. feeling of tiredness in the legs;
4. seizures, worse standing, less when lying down;
5. pain, aching and arching nature.
6. burning sensation;
7. edema, particularly pronounced in the area of the foot, ankle and lower leg;

It is noteworthy that the symptoms are intensified in the evening.

Diagnosis

The diagnosis can be performed even during the first call to the doctor, because the dilated veins are clearly visible. However, to confirm the diagnosis and check for complications, appoint additional research:

• Blood general. Red blood cells showing thickening of the blood, of leukocytes — the presence of thrombosis, and platelet count — disease of blood clotting.
• Ultrasound of the legs. Confirmed varicose veins, showing its localization.
• Rheovasography. To determine the stage of the disease.
• Venography. If previous studies have not helped to strengthen varicose veins, intravenously injected contrast agent to assess the condition of the venous system.

Can also be a number of other research and consultation phlebologists. Next, we'll talk about what to do and how to treat varicose veins on the legs in women and men.

Treatment

Therapeutic

Therapeutic treatment is performed in conjunction with surgery, or when:

• patients with chronic venous insufficiency preparing for the surgery;
• surgery postponed indefinitely;
• rehabilitation after surgical treatment;

Therapeutic methods aimed at maximum preservation of the health of the patient, to remove the signs of the disease and prevention of its recurrence. Methods are compression and drug therapy.

Compression therapy is the wearing of elastic bandages, compression stockings and bandage. Thus, the pressure created by the compression treatment helps:

1. to reduce the diameter of the veins;
2. increases lymphatic drainage;
3. to increase blood flow in the veins.

Medicine

Medicine the goal of treatment is to improve venous tone, reduces capillary permeability, improves microcirculation and prevents inflammation.

And then talk about surgery to remove varicose veins on the legs, which is a lot of positive feedback.

Surgical

Surgical treatment is the most effective. There are several operations to get rid of varicose veins. The previously used open surgery which is now performed less frequently, because of the often complicated and difficult for patients to tolerate. Most in demand:

• Phlebectomy. Of the lower extremities to make the hole, after which the affected areas are removed. When this function is performed using a video camera, which transmits the image on the screen.
• Sclerotherapy. Activities related to drug use, glue the walls to the disappearance of the veins. Particularly effective surgery blood vessels veins and reticular varicose veins.
• Laser remove. The most popular method of treatment because of low cost and no complications can be treated and varicose veins and trophic ulcers. The vein wall is heated by the laser, and then they dissolve.
• Radio-frequency destruction. The method is safe, simple, and is involved in the rehabilitation period. In the operation of the heating probe to the metal, by micro-wave radiation. A heated probe to destroy the inner surface of the vein.

Activities should be selected by the treating physician, in order to avoid possible complications.

How to get rid of varicose veins in the legs and Usually, if this is possible treatment of folk remedies, read on.

About sclerotherapy method for the treatment of varicose veins of the lower limbs to tell the doctor the following video:

It is possible that treatment of folk remedies

Completely cure varicose veins folk remedies impossible. All folk remedies, the purpose of which is thinning the blood and improve microcirculation, that the specific effect of varicose veins.

However, folk remedies can help relieve the symptoms of the disease, so they can be used in conjunction with traditional remedies prescribed by the doctor.

At home

Treatment of varicose veins at home, follow your doctor's recommendation. Initial stage of varicose veins can actually heal without surgery and medicines, physiotherapy and compression therapy. It is useful to go for a massage and adhere to the preventive measures.

And now is the time to talk about the prevention of varicose veins in the legs.

Prevention of the disease

To completely prevent the appearance of varicose veins impossible, however, to reduce the possibility of his appearance really with the help of preventive measures:

• ditch unhealthy habits;
• do not abuse alcohol;
• exercise physiotherapy;
• use a massage, if possible;
• avoid heavy loads on the veins;

Also, if there is high load on the veins, should wear compression stockings, visit a doctor and take medicines.

Complications

The wrong treatment of varicose veins lead to complications. So, about 22% of the cases is the appearance of trophic ulcers, and 25% — thrombosis. If varicose veins are not threatening the patient's life, its complications require urgent treatment.

Complications of varicose veins are:

• Thrombophlebitis. Can develop thrombosis.
• Trophic ulcers. Without treatment, the causes, the ulcers do not heal and constantly renewable, when its with unbearable pain.
• Thromboembolism. Without treatment will develop heart or respiratory failure and leads to death in half the cases.

You may also notice that the individual symptoms, such as severe pain and General poor health.

Forecast

Prognosis treatment is very favorable. More than 80% of patients will fully restore your health with proper and timely treatment of the disease. Secondary and complicated varicose veins efficiency is reduced to about half of the patients.