Initial stage of varicose veins, photo

The peripheral veins of the legs suffer from a sedentary lifestyle, excess weight and various chronic diseases.

Varicose vein pathology is dangerous and accompanied by pain.In later stages, trophic ulcers appear and venous insufficiency of deep vessels develops.It is important to recognize varicose veins at an early stage.This will provide gentle therapy and significantly improve quality of life.

Let's take a closer look at varicose veins at the initial stage in the photo in the article.

Characteristics of the disease

The initial stage of varicose veins occurs without visible changes and has practically no symptoms.In 70% of patients, venous pathology is already diagnosed at the third or fourth degree, while the disease can only be relieved surgically.

In the weaker sex, varicose veins are more common, since women are more susceptible to hormonal disorders.Men suffer from a complex form of testicular varicose veins - varicocele.But the most common form is considered to be pathology of the leg veins.

Varicose veins of the uterus and lower rectum - hemorrhoids - are dangerous.These forms often occur in women during pregnancy and do not always disappear after childbirth.

Varicose veins in the body develop in the following stages:

1. The valve responsible for the flow of blood, for some reason, stops functioning normally and the walls of the blood vessels weaken.
2. Due to poor flow, blood circulation slows down, blood clots form in the veins, and pressure on the weakened blood vessel walls increases.
3. The spaces narrow and the blood does not have time to pass through the veins in the required volume.In places where blood accumulates, the walls of the veins stretch.
4. Due to expansion, the upper walls of the venous system approach the epidermis and become clearly visible.The skin becomes exhausted and dries out.
5. Areas of accumulation of blood clots expand, veins stretch and “twist”.

In progressive varicose veins, the veins look like thick purple ropes, are clearly visible and protrude onto the surface of the skin.Trophic ulcers appear on the cover, which do not heal for a long time, they begin to fester.The disease progresses to thrombosis or venous insufficiency.

It is important to diagnose the disease at an early stage, when gentle therapy is possible.

Causes of disease

There are more than fifty reasons that can cause changes in the venous system.People whose profession involves stress on the legs and a sedentary lifestyle are particularly susceptible to the disease: salespeople, hairdressers, programmers, accountants, drivers.

Scientists have conducted many years of research and identified the main factors causing varicose veins:

• Hormonal changes in the body: pregnancy, menopause, adolescence.
• Obesity of any degree.
• Genetic predisposition.70% of children whose parents suffered from venous insufficiency develop varicose veins.
• Weak muscular system.
• Wear uncomfortable underwear: socks with tight elastic, tight boxer shorts for men.
• Lack of activity and physical activity.
• The habit of crossing one leg over the other when sitting.
• Rare changes in body position: prolonged standing, lying down, sitting.
• Chronic diseases: diabetes mellitus, increased blood viscosity.

Eight out of ten people suffering from varicose veins are women.The weaker sex is susceptible to venous pathologies due to forced hormonal disruptions during pregnancy, after childbirth and during menopause.The second important factor why women suffer from leg pain more often than men is the love of high heels.

Men are more susceptible to the disease due to their excess weight, love of fatty and spicy foods and sedentary lifestyle.

Symptoms of venous pathologies

At the initial stage, the disease does not have pronounced symptoms and is difficult to recognize.In the photo below you can see the initial stage of varicose veins.It should be noted that there are practically no changes.

The disease is diagnosed only by ultrasound of the lower limbs.The first stage presents different symptoms associated with the location of the disease.

Depending on the location, varicose veins are divided into types:

1. Venous pathology of the seminal canal.Varicocele develops in men from adolescence.At the initial stage, the first sign is a different size of the testicles.Size differences are acceptable, but minor.
2. Varicose veins of internal organs.The intestines and uterus are sensitive to venous pathologies.Genetic predisposition or portal hypertension contributes to the disease.At the initial stage, it is difficult to diagnose because there are no primary symptoms.
3. Varicose veins of the lower rectum are hemorrhoids.At the initial stage, a person feels pain when going to the toilet, walking and doing physical activity.Bleeding from the anus is possible.
4. Venous pathology of the legs.It is more common than other species.

Leg varicose veins affect men and women of all ages.People with a genetic predisposition observe vascular changes from adolescence (16-17 years old).

Among the first signs of varicose veins of the lower limbs are:

• At the end of the day, the legs swell and heaviness appears.
• In areas of swollen veins, slight itching and peeling of the skin is possible.
• At night, cramps appear periodically.
• Dull pain after exercise.
• Light pressure from the fingers causes pain.
• Spider veins appear in certain places.
• The veins are soft on palpation.

In later stages, the veins swell and become more visible.When touched, the person feels pain.The vessels acquire hardness and become more ornate.Evening swelling extends to the ankle and foot.A person feels nagging pain and his legs quickly get tired.

If treatment is not started at the initial stage of the disease, the vessels will burst in certain places.Blood clots appear.The skin becomes exhausted and looks like a thin sheet of paper.The affected areas become covered with ulcers.In the most advanced cases, bleeding begins and gangrene forms on the leg.Immediate amputation will be necessary.

The success of treatment depends on the stage at which the disease is diagnosed.It is important to contact a phlebologist in time and get recommendations.Treatment is chosen based on the hemodynamics of the disease.The patient is invited to undergo a diagnosis: ultrasound, duplex angioscan, radionuclide test.

Treatment

Depending on the severity of the disease, the site of localization and the general clinical picture of the patient, one of the treatment methods is chosen:

1. Conservative.Includes physical exercise, treatment with natural remedies, phlebotonics and wearing special compression garments.
2. Compression sclerotherapy.A special medicine is injected into the vein, which fills the damaged vessel and glues the torn walls together.
3. Surgery.Includes various techniques suitable for treatment at any stage of the disease.

The initial stage of varicose veins responds well to conservative treatment.The patient is prescribed physical activity and special underwear is selected.Efficiency increases with the simultaneous use of traditional methods.Laser therapy is suitable as a corrective aesthetic procedure.

Rules and recommendations

At the initial stage of varicose veins, the patient is recommended to follow the following rules:

1. Take walks once or twice a day.You should walk at a calm pace, stopping periodically to rest.
2. Wear comfortable shoes with heels no higher than 3 cm.The upper part of the shoes should not have any compression device and the laces should not be tied as tightly as possible.
3. They attend training at the gym twice a week.Loads are selected individually by the doctor and trainer.
4. Review your diet.Products high in sugar, fatty meats, flour products and starchy vegetables are excluded from the diet.Most of the diet of a patient with varicose veins consists of steamed or boiled vegetables.Fried and spicy foods are not recommended.

5. In the evening, your legs need to rest.Blood flow will increase if you raise your legs and throw them on a high pillow or over the back of the sofa.
6. If the work involves little movement, it is recommended to lubricate the legs with cooling gels or ointments containing heparin.
7. Special compression garments or an elastic bandage are used daily.Special underwear is selected by a doctor.The particularity of compression underwear is its compressive function.The pressure on the body is exerted with different forces, forcing the blood to circulate in a forced manner.
8. Change positions frequently.If you constantly have to sit at work, get up and sit down several times every 30 minutes.Exercise will help prevent varicose veins and hemorrhoids.

Simple recommendations will help prevent the development of venous pathology at its initial stage.

Drug therapy

In the initial stage of varicose veins, the skin is not yet exhausted.Dryness and flaking can be avoided by using a lightweight gel containing moisturizing oils to wash your feet.As a cheap remedy, baby soap is used, then the skin is wiped dry and lubricated with baby cream.

Herbal creams are effective: calendula, chamomile, celandine.It is not recommended to use alcohol wipes to wipe your feet.They dry out the skin and contribute to its exhaustion.

At the initial stage, ointments and gels with a light texture are used.Among the effective ointments are:

• Troxerutin.
• Heparin sodium.
• Horse chestnut gel.

Ointments and gels give elasticity to blood vessels, dilate them and strengthen the walls.After application, the heaviness disappears, the pain subsides, the swelling gradually subsides.

In combination with ointments, it is recommended to take anticoagulants.Anticoagulants are not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

For better heart function and strengthening of blood vessels, therapy is supplemented with multivitamins, fish oil, vitamins A and E. Vitamins are taken twice a year: in autumn and spring.

Folk remedies are used in combination with medications.

Traditional methods

Herbs and natural ingredients are effective for the prevention and treatment of varicose veins in the early stages.It is important to use folk remedies regularly and for a long time.

Soothing foot bath

To prepare the bath you will need: three drops of lavender and geranium oil, 2 tablespoons of sea salt, 200 ml of chamomile decoction.The ingredients are poured into a warm foot bath.The feet are immersed in heated water for 25 minutes, then thoroughly wiped and lubricated with troxerutin.

The benefits of the procedure increase if the bath is carried out before bedtime.Oils and sea salt help strengthen blood vessels, tone and give elasticity to the skin.

Compress with herbal decoction

To prepare the decoction you will need dry herbs: calendula, mint, lemon balm, sage, St. John's wort.Herbs in equal parts (2 tablespoons each) are placed in a thermos, the mixture is poured with 1 liter of boiling water.The infusion should last 3 hours.

The broth is filtered.A gauze pad is moistened and applied to the area where the varicose veins are located.The compress should be kept until it dries.The sore spot is lubricated with baby cream.

Lilac flower tincture

Fresh lilac flowers are placed in a half-liter jar.Should the flowers take?the entire volume of the container.Everything is filled with vodka and placed in a dark place for 20 days.The finished tincture is filtered.Take 20 drops orally three times a day before meals.

The tincture cleans blood vessels, helps strengthen the walls and normalizes blood circulation.

Fresh tomato compress

Tomatoes contain a valuable element - lycopene, which gives the fruit its bright red color.The substance helps strengthen the walls of blood vessels.

To prepare the compress, you will need 1-2 tomatoes.The amount of vegetables depends on the size of the affected area on the legs and the size of the tomato.Tomatoes are chopped in a meat grinder or crushed in a blender.

The finished pulp is laid out on a gauze napkin attached to the legs.The compress must be kept for 1 hour.Then the feet are washed with warm water and lubricated with moisturizing cream.

Vitamin blend for a healthy heart and blood vessels

At the initial stage of varicose veins, it is important to support the functioning of blood vessels and the heart.To prepare the vitamin mixture, take the following ingredients: 2-3 figs, honey - 2 tablespoons, 1 lemon with peel, ginger root 1 teaspoon, 3 cloves.

The ingredients are passed through a meat grinder and mixed thoroughly.The vitamin mixture is consumed 1 teaspoon per day, in the morning after meals.

At the initial stage, varicose veins can be cured by folk methods, but it will take time and patience.

Cosmetic correction

In the first stage, varicose veins appear as unsightly spider veins on the legs.From an aesthetic point of view, the symptom is unpleasant, especially if the woman's profession is linked to the beauty of her legs.The photo below shows legs with spider veins.

There are several ways to eliminate spider veins on the legs:

1. Sclerotherapy.
2. Electrocoagulation.
3. Using BBL broadband light.

The simplest and safest method is to remove spider veins using a laser.The therapy uses rays that are absorbed only by blood vessels and do not affect the skin or other tissues.Light energy enters the container and is converted into heat.Due to the high temperature, the walls shrink and the mesh disappears.

The laser correction procedure is quick and painless.The device is applied to the location of the vascular network and a light pulse is applied.The therapy is also effective in eliminating deeper vessels, with second degree varicose veins.The maximum correction time does not exceed 30 minutes.To remove the mesh, you will need 1-2 procedures.

To prevent the skin from overheating, special freon is sprayed on it.After laser exposure, itching and slight inflammation may occur.The symptoms disappear on their own within a few days.

The initial stage of varicose veins is rarely diagnosed, since the disease occurs without visible symptoms.But rapid treatment is more effective.Varicose veins progress quickly and in later stages can only be treated surgically.