At the mention of varicose veins, many people think that this disease can only develop in the elderly. However, this opinion is erroneous. Lower extremity vein disease can occur in young and middle-aged people. Representatives of the beautiful half of humanity are in danger, 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?
Generally speaking, this disease appeared in people due to standing walking. It might not exist if people moved like animals. Since the heart is located in the upper part of the body, blood must return to it from the lower limbs. For this purpose, special valves are provided in the veins to prevent blood from remaining in the legs.
In case of violation, stagnation of blood in the legs occurs, edema occurs, the tone of the veins decreases, and all this ends in varicose veins. In order for the circulatory system to work without failure, we must constantly move and not stay in a static position for a long time. Only then will the mechanism of the "blood elevator" 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 associated with the need to stay in one position for a long time (accountants, teachers, hostesses, sellers, cooks, etc. . . ). Varicose veins can also develop in pregnant women. Varicose veins of the lower limbs 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 at the earliest stages. The most important thing is to recognize it in time and take treatment measures.
Women often attribute the first symptoms of varicose veins to general fatigue or being on their feet all day. Of course, with heavy loads in the evening, heaviness can appear in the legs, and the forces almost run out. However, if this condition occurs frequently, it is best to consult a doctor and do all the necessary examinations.
So, if you often experience the listed symptoms in the legs, they may indicate the development of the disease:
- pain;
- heaviness;
- burst;
- seizures;
- swelling;
- fatigue.
If you notice a change in the skin color of your legs, swelling of the veins or spider veins, do not delay in going to the doctor. In order to obtain medical advice, you can contact a therapist, a phlebologist or a vascular surgeon.
Why is early treatment important?
If varicose disease is diagnosed at an early stage and treatment is started in time, surgery can be avoided and the disease can be completely cured with medical methods.
Qualified specialists use an individual approach to each patient and draw up a treatment regimen based on the results of the examination.
For the treatment of the disease, venotonics are used in the form of ointments and gels, as well as in the form of tablets of drugs for oral administration, which are prescribed as a cure.
Along with medications, doctors usually recommend dietary and lifestyle changes. 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 contain more fiber, and the amount of salt should be minimized.