At the mention of varicose veins, many people think that this disease can only develop in the elderly. However, this opinion is erroneous. Vein disease of the lower extremities 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. Most often, varicose veins affect women of tall stature, 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 standing walking. It might not exist if people moved like animals. Since the heart is located in the upper 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, stagnation of blood occurs in the legs, edema occurs, 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 constantly move and not remain in a static position for a long time. Only then will the "blood lifting" mechanism work like a clock.
Risk factors
The risk of developing varicose veins is very high in overweight people suffering 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, 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 start fighting it already 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 fatigue or the fact that they spend all day on their feet. Of course, with heavy loads in the evening, heaviness in the legs may appear, and the strengths are about to run out. However, if this condition occurs frequently, it is best to consult a doctor and perform any necessary tests.
So, if the symptoms listed in the legs often occur, they can indicate the development of the disease:
- ache;
- heaviness;
- outbreak;
- convulsions;
- swelling;
- fatigue.
If you notice a change in the color of the skin on the legs, swelling of the veins or varicose veins, do not delay for a long time to the doctor. 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, surgery can be avoided and the disease can be completely cured by medical methods.
Qualified specialists use an individual approach for each patient and develop 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 tablets of drugs for oral administration, which are prescribed as a course.
In addition to medications, doctors usually recommend diet and lifestyle changes. To cope with varicose veins, you need to play sports, move more, constantly change the position of the legs throughout the day. As for the diet, it should have more fiber and the amount of salt should be minimized.