At the mention of varicose veins, many people think that this disease can only develop in the elderly. However, this opinion is wrong. Diseases of the veins of the lower limbs can occur in both young and middle-aged people. Representatives of the beautiful half of humanity are in danger, and it's not just high heels. Varicose veins most often affect tall women and those who spend a lot of time standing or sitting.
Why do varicose veins appear?
In general, this disease appeared in people due to straight walking. It might not even exist if people moved like animals. Since the heart is located in the upper body, blood must return to it from the lower limbs. For this purpose, there are special valves in the veins that prevent blood from remaining in the legs.
If there is any violation, blood stagnates 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 function without malfunction, we need to move constantly and not stay in a static position for long. Only then will the "blood raising" mechanism work like clockwork.
Risk factors
The risk of developing varicose veins is very high in overweight people with physical inactivity, as well as in those whose profession involves staying in one position for a long time (accountants, teachers, stewardesses, salesmen, cooks, etc. . ). Pregnant women can also develop varicose veins. Varicose veins of the lower limbs are often called a disease of civilization.
How to recognize varicose veins?
The development of the disease takes place gradually, so you can start the fight already in the first 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 to spending the whole day on their feet. Of course, with heavy loads in the evening, the legs may feel heavy, and the strength almost runs out. However, if this condition occurs frequently, it is better to see a doctor and get all the necessary tests done.
So, if you often experience the listed symptoms in your legs, they may indicate the development of the disease:
- pain;
- heaviness;
- crack;
- convulsions;
- swelling;
- fatigue.
If you notice a change in the color of the skin of the legs, swelling of the veins or swelling of the spider veins, do not delay in consulting a doctor for too long. You can consult a therapist, phlebologist or vascular surgeon for medical advice.
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 by medical methods.
Qualified specialists apply an individual approach to each patient and draw up a treatment plan based on the results of the examination.
For the treatment of the disease, venotonic is used in the form of ointments and gels, as well as drugs for oral administration in the form of tablets, which are prescribed as a course.
In addition to medication, doctors usually recommend dietary and lifestyle changes. To cope with varicose veins, you need to do sports, move more, constantly change the position of your legs throughout the day. As for the diet, it should contain more fiber and reduce the amount of salt to a minimum.