Common leg diseases are thrombophlebitis (phlebitis) and varicose veins. Leg diseases associated with phlebitis and varicose veins can occur in people of all ages. Even twenty-year-old boys can see swollen veins and knots on their legs.
When thrombophlebitis affects superficial veins. There is inflammation and blood clotting. Phlebitis, as a rule, proceeds sharply, painfully. Blood clots adhere tightly to the walls of the vein and the probability of their detachment is small, unlike thrombosis.
Symptoms of thrombophlebitis
There is swelling and redness of the skin over the vein, local pain occurs. Because of the clotted blood in the vein, it feels like a hard cord under the skin. On this basis, the doctor will immediately make a diagnosis.
The increase in superficial veins on the legs is varicose veins. The exact cause of this foot disease has not yet been identified. It is assumed that hereditary factors or weakness of the walls of the veins influence. Weakened veins stretch, lengthen, coil like snakes, causing the skin above them to swell. Expansion of the veins leadsto quickly fill them with blood when a person is standing. Thin-walled tortuous veins lengthen even more.
Symptoms of this foot disease
Varicosis is most often accompanied by rapid leg fatigue and pain. However, for many people, even with severe varicose veins, there is no pain. After the patient takes off the sock or stocking, there is itching of the lower leg and ankle. Scratching causes redness and skin rashes. Varicose veins can be complicated by thrombophlebitis, dermatitis and bleeding. Varicose veins are diagnosed by palpation, ultrasound and X-ray.
Skin diseases of the legs
Mycosis (fungus) is one of the most common skin diseases of the feet. This disease is caused by a parasitic fungus. You can get infected with it when visiting baths, saunas, swimming pools, showers, as well as when wearing someone else's shoes. Walking barefoot in public areas contributes to the development of foot disease.
Mycosis symptoms
The appearance of painful cracks, blisters, pustules, redness, diaper rash, peeling, unpleasant odor and unbearable itching indicates that you need to see a dermatologist.
How to take care of your feet?
To prevent diseases of the feet, you need to learn how to properly care for them.
1. Every day, inspect the feet for the appearance of corns, cracks, ulcers and wash them with warm water and soap, preferably mild or childish, wipe dry.
2. Lubricate with cream for dryleather.
3. To keep your feet from sweating, you can use a powder without fragrances and medicinal additives.
4. Trim nails straight and not too short to prevent ingrowth into soft tissue.
5. Do not warm your feet with heating pads or hot water bottles.
6. Socks, tights, stockings should be changed daily.
7. Never wear tight garters or stockings with a tight top (elastic band).
8. Choose shoes according to size, not narrow, so that there is enough space for the toes.
9. In case of foot deformity, consult an orthopedist.
As you can see, care is not that difficult.
