When it comes to varicose veins, many people think that this disease can only develop in the elderly. However, this opinion is wrong. Vein disease on the lower leg 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 tall women, as well as those who spend a lot of time standing or sitting.
Why do varicose veins appear?
In general, this disease appears in people because of walking upright. 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 part. For this purpose, a special valve is provided in the vein that prevents blood from remaining in the leg.
If there is any violation, blood pools in the legs, edema occurs, vein tone decreases, and all this ends with varicose veins. In order for the circulatory system to work without failure, we need to constantly move and not remain in a static position for a long time. Only then will the "blood lifting" mechanism work like clockwork.
Risk factors
The risk of developing varicose veins is very high in overweight people who suffer from physical inactivity, as well as in those whose professions are associated with the need to stay in one position for a long time (accountants, teachers, flight attendants, salesmen, cooks, etc. . ). Varicose veins can also develop in pregnant women. Varicose veins of the lower extremities are often called a disease of civilization.
How to recognize varicose veins?
The development of this disease occurs gradually, so you can start fighting it already at the first stage. The most important thing is to recognize it in time and take steps 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 a heavy load in the evening, a feeling of heaviness may appear in the legs and the strength is almost exhausted. However, if this condition occurs frequently, then it is better to consult a doctor and do all the necessary examinations.
So, if you often experience the symptoms listed in the legs, then they may indicate the development of the disease:
- sick;
- heavy;
- broken;
- convulsions;
- swollen;
- tiredness
If you notice a change in the color of the skin on your legs, swelling of veins or spider veins, then do not delay going to the doctor for a long time. For medical advice, you can contact a therapist, phlebologist or vascular surgeon.
Why is early treatment important?
If varicose veins are diagnosed at an early stage and treatment is started on time, then surgery can be avoided and the disease can be completely cured by medical methods.
Qualified specialists use an individual approach for each patient and formulate a treatment regimen based on the results of the examination.
For the treatment of this disease, venotonic is used in the form of ointments and gels, as well as the form of medicinal tablets for oral administration, which are prescribed as a course.
In addition to medications, doctors usually recommend diet and lifestyle changes. To overcome varicose veins, you need to do sports, move more, constantly change the position of your legs during the day. As for the diet, it should have more fiber, and the amount of salt should be minimized.