Initial stage of varicose veins, photo.

The peripheral veins of the legs are affected by a sedentary lifestyle, excess weight and various chronic diseases.

Varicose 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 allow for gentle therapy and significantly improve quality of life.

Let's take a closer look at varicose veins in 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 diagnosed already in the third or fourth degree, when the condition can only be alleviated 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 usually 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 outflow of blood, for some reason, stops working normally and the walls of the blood vessels weaken.
2. Due to the weak flow, blood circulation slows down, blood clots form in the veins, and pressure on the weakened walls of the blood vessels increases.
3. The spaces are narrowed 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 tired and dry.
5. Areas of blood clot accumulation grow, veins stretch and "twist."

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

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

Causes of the disease

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

Scientists have conducted many years of research and identified the main factors that cause 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.
• Wearing uncomfortable underwear: tight elastic band socks, men's tight briefs.
• Lack of activity and physical activity.
• The habit of crossing one leg over the other while sitting.
• Rare changes in body position: standing for a long time, lying down, sitting.
• Chronic diseases: diabetes mellitus, increased blood viscosity.

Of every ten people who suffer from varicose veins, eight are women.The weaker sex is susceptible to venous pathologies due to forced hormonal alterations 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 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 shows that there are practically no changes.

The disease is diagnosed only by ultrasound of the lower extremities.The first stage presents different symptoms, which are 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.In 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 susceptible to venous pathology.Genetic predisposition or portal hypertension contributes to the disease.At the initial stage, diagnosis is difficult, since there are no primary symptoms.
3. Varicose veins in the lower rectum are hemorrhoids.In the initial stage, a person feels pain when going to the bathroom, walking, and doing physical activity.You may bleed from your anus.
4. Venous pathology of the legs.It is more common than other species.

Varicose veins in the legs affect men and women of any age.People with a genetic predisposition observe vascular changes already in adolescence (16-17 years).

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

• At the end of the day, the legs swell and heaviness appears.
• In areas with swollen veins, slight itching and peeling of the skin may occur.
• At night, cramps periodically appear.
• Dull pain after exercise.
• Light pressure with the fingers causes pain.
• Spider veins appear in some places.
• The veins are soft to 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.The swelling at night extends to the ankle and foot.A person experiences persistent pain and his legs tire quickly.

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

The success of therapy depends on the stage at which the disease is diagnosed.It is important to contact a phlebologist in time and get recommendations.Treatment is selected depending on the hemodynamics of the disease.The patient is asked to undergo diagnostics: ultrasound, duplex angioscanning, radionuclide tests.

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 selected:

1. Conservative.It includes physical exercise, treatment with natural remedies, phlebotonics and the use of special compression garments.
2. Compression sclerotherapy.A special medicine is injected into the vein, which fills the damaged vessel and glues the broken walls together.
3. Surgical intervention.It includes various techniques that are 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 devices and the laces should not be as tight as possible.
3. They attend training at the gym twice a week.The loads are selected individually by the doctor and the trainer.
4. Check your diet.Products with high sugar content, fatty meats, flour products and starchy vegetables are excluded from food.Most of a varicose vein patient's diet consists of steamed or boiled vegetables.Fried and spicy foods are not recommended.

5. At night, your legs need to rest.Blood outflow will increase if you raise your legs and place them on a high pillow or on the back of the sofa.
6. If the work involves small 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 every day.A doctor selects special underwear.The peculiarity of compression underwear is its compressive function.The pressure on the body occurs with different intensities, forcing the blood to circulate strongly.
8. Change positions frequently.If you have to sit constantly 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 peeling can be avoided by using a light gel with moisturizing oils to wash your feet.As an inexpensive remedy, baby soap is used, then the skin is cleaned and lubricated with baby cream.

Creams containing herbs are effective: calendula, chamomile, celandine.It is not recommended to use alcohol wipes to clean your feet.They dry out the skin and contribute to its exhaustion.

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

• Troxerutin.
• Sodium heparin.
• 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, and the swelling gradually subsides.

In combination with ointments, it is recommended to take anticoagulant medications.Blood thinners are not recommended for pregnant and breast-feeding women.

To improve the functioning of the heart and strengthen blood vessels, therapy is supplemented with multivitamins, fish oil, vitamins A and E. Vitamins are taken twice a year: in autumn and spring.

Home 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 initial stages.It is important to use home remedies regularly and for a long time.

Relaxing foot bath

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

The benefits of the procedure increase if the bath is done 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 dried 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 must rest for 3 hours.

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

Lilac flower tincture

Fresh lilac flowers are placed in a half-liter jar.Should flowers be worn?the entire volume of the container.Everything is poured 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 cleanses 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 of the legs and the size of the tomato.Tomatoes are chopped in a meat grinder or crushed in a blender.

The finished pulp is placed on a gauze napkin, which is tied to the legs.The compress should be kept for 1 hour.The feet are then washed with warm water and lubricated with moisturizing cream.

Vitamin blend for a healthy heart and blood vessels

In 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 well.The vitamin mixture is consumed 1 teaspoon per day, in the morning after meals.

In the initial stage, varicose veins can be cured with traditional 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 related to the beauty of her legs.The photo below shows legs with spider veins.

There are several ways to remove spider veins on your 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 to heat.Due to the high temperature, the walls narrow 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 pulse of light 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.After laser exposure, itching and slight inflammation may occur.The symptoms go away on their own within a few days.

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