Mentioning varicose veins, many people think that this disease can only develop in the elderly. However, this opinion is wrong. Disease of the veins of the lower extremities can occur in both the young and the elderly. Representatives of the beautiful half of humanity are at risk, and it's not just about high heels. Most often, varicose veins affect tall women, as well as those who spend a lot of time standing or sitting.
Why do varicose veins appear?
In general, this disease appeared in people due to walking upright. It might not exist if humans moved like animals. Since the heart is located in the upper part of the body, blood must return to it from the lower extremities. For this purpose, special valves are provided in the veins that prevent blood from remaining in the legs.
If any violation occurs, blood stagnates in the legs, edema appears, the tone of the veins decreases, and all this ends with varicose veins. In order for the circulatory system to work without failures, we must move constantly and not stay in a static position for a long time. Only then the "blood raising" mechanism will work like clockwork.
Risk factors
The risk of developing varicose veins is very high in overweight people who suffer from physical inactivity, as well as in those whose profession is related to the need to stay in one position for a long time (accountants, teachers, flight attendants, sellers, cooks, etc. . ). Varicose veins can also develop in pregnant women. Varicose veins of the lower extremities are often called the disease of civilization.
How to recognize varicose veins?
The development of the disease occurs gradually, so you can start fighting it in the first stages. The most important thing is timely recognition and taking measures for treatment.
Women often attribute the first symptoms of varicose veins to general fatigue or the fact that they spend all day on their feet. Of course, with heavy loads in the evening, heaviness may appear in the legs, and the forces are almost running out. However, if this condition occurs often, then it is better to consult a doctor and do all the necessary examinations.
So, if you often experience the listed symptoms in your legs, then they may indicate the development of the disease:
- pain;
- aggravation;
- exploding;
- convulsions;
- swelling;
- fatigue.
If you notice a change in the color of the skin on the legs, swelling of the veins or spider veins, then do not delay going to the doctor for a long time. To get medical advice, you can contact a therapist, phlebologist or vascular surgeon.
Why is early treatment important?
If varicose disease is diagnosed in the early stages and treatment is started on time, then surgery can be avoided and the disease can be completely cured by medical methods.
Qualified specialists use an individual approach to each patient and design a treatment regimen based on the examination results.
For the treatment of the disease, venotonics are used in the form of ointments and gels, as well as tablet forms of drugs for oral administration, which are prescribed as a course.
In addition to medications, doctors usually recommend changes in diet and lifestyle. To cope with varicose veins, you need to play sports, move more, constantly change the position of your legs during the day. As for the diet, it should have more fiber, and the amount of salt should be minimized.