The initial stage of varicose veins, photo

Peripheral veins in the legs suffer from a sedentary lifestyle, excess weight and various chronic diseases.

Varicose veins pathology is dangerous and accompanied by pain.In later stages, trophic ulcers appear and venous insufficiency of deep veins develops.It is important to recognize varicose veins at an early stage.This will allow you to carry out gentle therapy and significantly improve the quality of life.

Take a closer look at varicose veins in the first stage in the photo in the article.

Features of the disease

The initial stage of varicose veins occurs without visible changes and there are almost no symptoms.In 70% of patients, venous pathology is already diagnosed at the third or fourth degree, the condition can only be alleviated surgically.

In the weaker sex, varicose veins are more common, because women are more sensitive to hormonal disorders.Men suffer from a complex form of testicular varicose veins - Varicocele.But the most common form is considered to be the pathology of the veins in the legs.

Varicose veins of the uterus and lower rectum - hemorrhoids - are dangerous.These forms often occur in women during pregnancy and do not always go away after childbirth.

Varicose veins in the body develop in the following stages:

1. The valve responsible for blood flow stops working normally for some reason and the walls of the blood vessels weaken.
2. Due to its weak flow, blood circulation slows down, blood clots form in the vessels and the 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.The walls of the vessels are stretched where the blood collects.
4. Due to expansion, the upper walls of the venous system approach the epidermis and are clearly visible.The skin is exhausted and dry.
5. Areas of accumulation of blood clots enlarge, vessels become elongated and "twisted".

With progressive varicose veins, the veins look like thick purple threads, are clearly visible and protrude on the surface of the skin.Trophic ulcers appear on the coating that does not heal for a long time, they always start.The disease becomes thrombosis or venous insufficiency.

When gentle therapy is possible, it is important to diagnose the disease at an early stage.

Causes of the disease

There are more than fifty reasons that can provoke changes in the venous system.People whose profession puts stress on their legs and a sedentary lifestyle are especially susceptible to the disease: salespeople, hairdressers, programmers, accountants, drivers.

Scientists have researched for many years and identified the main factors that cause varicose veins:

• Hormonal changes in the body: pregnancy, menopause, adolescence.
• Any degree of obesity.
• Genetic predisposition.70% of parents suffering from venous insufficiency develop varicose veins.
• Weak muscular system.
• Wearing comfortable underwear: a tight elastic band, tight underground socks for men.
• Activity and lack of physical activity.
• The habit of crossing one leg over the other while sitting.
• Rare changes in body position: long standing, lying, sitting.
• Chronic diseases: diabetes mellitus, blood viscosity increases.

Eight out of ten people suffering from varicose veins are women.The weaker sex is susceptible to venous pathologies due to forced hormonal disturbances during pregnancy, after childbirth and during menopause.The second important factor that causes more pain in women than in women's feet is the love of high heels.

Men are more susceptible to the disease due to excess weight, fatty and spicy foods and a sedentary lifestyle.

Symptoms of venous pathosis

In the initial stage, the disease does not contain symptoms and is difficult to recognize.In the photo below, you can see the initial stage of varicose veins.It is noticeable that there is practically no change.

The disease is diagnosed only using ultrasound of the lower extremities.In the first stage, there are different symptoms that are related to the location of the disease.

According to localization, varicose veins are divided into types:

1. Venous pathology of the seminal duct.Varicocele develops in men starting in adolescence.At the initial stage, the first sign is a different size of the testicles.Size differences are acceptable but small.
2. Varicose veins of internal organs.Intestines and uterus are susceptible to vascular pathology.Genetic predisposition or portal hypertension contributes to the disease.At the initial stage, it is difficult to diagnose, because there are no main symptoms.
3. Varicose veins of the lower rectum are hemorrhoids.At the initial stage, a person experiences pain when visiting the toilet, walking and physical activity.Bleeding from the anus is possible.
4. Venous pathology of the legs.It is more common than other types.

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

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

• By the end of the day, the legs are swollen and heavy.
• Slight itching and peeling of the skin in the areas of swollen veins is possible.
• At night, cramps appear from time to time.
• Dull pain after exercise.
• Light finger pressure causes pain.
• Spider veins are visible in some places.
• Veins are soft on palpation.

In the later stages, the veins become swollen and visible.When touched, a person feels pain.Ships gain rigidity and become more decorative.In the evening, the swelling spreads to the ankle and foot.A person has aching pain and legs get tired quickly.

If treatment is not started at the initial stage of the disease, the vessels will burst in some places.Blood clots appear.The skin is depleted and looks like a thin sheet of paper.The affected areas are covered with ulcers.In the most advanced cases, bleeding begins and gangrene occurs 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 consult 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 angiozanning, radionuclide test.

Treatment

Depending on the severity of the disease, localization and the general clinical picture of the patient, one of the treatment methods is selected:

1. Conservative.Treatment includes physical exercise, naturopathy, phlebotonics, and wearing special compression garments.
2. Sclerotherapy.A special drug is injected into the vein, which fills the damaged vessel and glues the torn walls together.
3. Surgical intervention.It includes various methods 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

In the initial stage of varicose veins, the patient is recommended to follow the following rules:

1. Walk once or twice a day.You need to walk at a calm pace, you need to rest from time to time.
2. Wear comfortable shoes with heels no higher than 3 cm.The upper part of the shoe should not have a compression device and the laces should not be tied as tightly as possible.
3. They participate in training in the gym twice a week.Loads are selected individually by the doctor and trainer.
4. Review your diet.Products high in sugar, fatty meat, flour products and starchy vegetables are excluded from the diet.Most of the diet of a patient with varicose veins consists of steamed or boiled vegetables.Fried and spicy foods are not recommended.

5. In the evening, your feet should rest.If you raise your legs and throw them on a high pillow or the back of the sofa, the blood flow will increase.
6. If the work involves a small amount of movement, it is recommended to lubricate the legs with refreshing gel or ointments containing heparin.
7. Special compression garments or an elastic bandage are used every day.Special underwear is selected by the doctor.The special feature of compression underwear is its compressive function.Pressure in the body occurs with different strengths that force the blood to circulate.
8. Change positions often.If you constantly have to sit at work, stand up and sit down a few times every 30 minutes.Exercise will help prevent varicose veins and hemorrhoids.

Simple recommendations will help prevent the development of venous pathology in its initial stage.

Drug therapy

In the initial stage of varicose veins, the skin is not exhausted yet.Dry and chapped feet can be prevented by using a light gel with moisturizing oils to wash your feet.As an inexpensive tool, baby soap is used, then the skin is wiped and lubricated with baby cream.

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

At the initial stage, ointments and gels with a light texture are used.Effective ointments include:

• Troxerutin.
• Heparin sodium.
• Horse chestnut jelly.

Ointments and gels give elasticity to blood vessels, expand them and strengthen the walls.After the application, heaviness disappears, pain decreases, swelling gradually decreases.

Bloodletting is recommended along with ointments.Blood thinners are not recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women.

For better heart function and strengthening of blood vessels, therapy with multivitamins, fish oil, vitamins A and E. is taken twice: in autumn and spring.

Folk remedies are used together with medicines.

Traditional methods

Herbs and natural ingredients are effective for preventing and treating varicose veins in the early stages.It is important to use folk remedies regularly and for a long time.

Soothing foot bath

To prepare the bath, you will need: each lavender and geranium oil, 2 tablespoons of sea salt, 200 ml of chamomile decoction.The contents are poured into a warm foot bath.Feet are immersed in heated water for 25 minutes, then thoroughly wiped and lubricated with troxerutin.

The benefits of the procedure increase if the bath is performed before going to bed.Oils and sea salt strengthen blood vessels, tone and give elasticity to the skin.

Compress with herbal decoction

To prepare the verdict, you will need dry herbs: calendula, peppermint, lemon balm, sage, stable John's Wort.Herbs in equal parts (2 tablespoons each) are placed in a thermos, the mixture is mixed with 1 liter of boiling water.The infusion should last 3 hours.

Broth is filtered.A cause pad is moistened and applied to the area where the varicose veins are located.The compress should be kept until dry.The saree spot is lubricated with baby cream.

Lilac flower tincture

Fresh lilac flowers are placed in a half-liter container.Should I buy flowers?the entire container volume.Everything is filled 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.

Tincture cleans blood vessels, helps to strengthen the walls and normalize blood circulation.

Fresh tomato compress

Tomatoes contain lycopene, which gives the fruit its bright red color.The substance helps to strengthen the walls of blood vessels.

To prepare the compress, you need 1-2 tomatoes.The amount of vegetables depends on the size of the affected area on the legs and the size of the tomato.Tomatoes are crushed in a meat grinder or in a blender.

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

A vitamin blend for a healthy heart and blood vessels

In the initial stage of varicose veins, it is important to support the functioning of the blood vessels and the heart.To prepare the vitamin mixture, take the following ingredients: 2-3 figs, honey - 2 tablespoons, 1 lemon peel, ginger root 1 teaspoon, 3 cloves.

The ingredients are passed through a meat grinder and thoroughly mixed.The vitamin mixture is taken 1 teaspoon per day, after breakfast.

At the initial stage, varicose veins can be treated using traditional methods, but it will take time and patience.

Cosmetic correction

In the first stage, varicose veins appear as ugly spider veins on the legs.From an aesthetic point of view, the symptom is unpleasant, especially since the woman's profession is related to the beauty of her legs.The picture below shows legs with spider veins.

There are several ways to remove spider veins on the 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 only rays that are absorbed by blood vessels and do not affect the skin and other tissues.Light energy enters the vessel and is converted into heat.Due to the high temperature, the walls are 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 light pulse is applied.The therapy is also effective for removing deeper veins that are secondary varicose veins.The maximum correction time is no more than 30 minutes.You will need 1-2 procedures to remove the mesh.

Special freon is sprayed on the skin to prevent it from overheating.Itching and mild inflammation may occur after laser exposure.Symptoms go away on their own within a few days.

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