At the mention of varicose veins, many people think that this disease can only develop in the elderly. However, this opinion is wrong. Lower extremity vein disease can occur in both young and middle-aged people. Representatives of the beautiful half of humanity are at risk, and it's not just about high heels. In most cases, 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 upright 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 extremities. For this purpose, special valves are provided in the veins that prevent blood from remaining in the legs.
If violations occur, blood stagnation occurs in the legs, edema occurs, the tone of the veins decreases, and all this ends with varicose veins. For the circulatory system to work flawlessly, we need to constantly move and not stay in a static position for a long time. Only then will the "blood lift" mechanism work like clockwork.
Risk factor's
The risk of developing varicose veins is very high in overweight people who suffer from a sedentary lifestyle, as well as in those whose profession is associated with the need to stay in the same position for a long time (accountants, teachers, hostesses, salespeople, 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 already begin to fight it in the early stages. The most important thing is to recognize it in time and take measures for treatment.
Women often attribute the first symptoms of varicose veins to general tiredness or to being on their feet all day. Of course, with heavy loads at night, heaviness in the legs may appear, and the forces are almost exhausted. However, if this condition occurs frequently, it is better to consult a doctor and carry out all the necessary tests.
So, if you often experience the listed symptoms on the legs, they may indicate the development of the disease:
- pain;
- heaviness;
- very full;
- seizures;
- swelling;
- fatigue.
If you notice a change in the color of the skin of the legs, swelling of the veins or spider veins, do not miss a visit to the doctor for a long time. For medical advice, you can contact a therapist, a phlebologist or a vascular surgeon.
Why is early treatment important?
If varicose disease is diagnosed in the early stages and treatment is started on time, surgery can be avoided and the disease can be completely cured by 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 course.
In addition to medications, doctors often recommend diet and lifestyle changes. To cope with varicose veins, you need to play sports, move more, constantly change the position of the legs during the day. As for the diet, it should have more fiber and the amount of salt should be minimized.