Varicose disease of the lower extremities is an increase and loss of elasticity of superficial veins with impaired blood outflow. This disease is one of the most common vascular diseases. This disease develops more often in women than in men. This is due to the fact that during pregnancy there is an increased load on the legs of a woman, as a result of which more than 50% of expectant mothers experience varicose veins.
Varicose disease of the lower extremities - treatment method
If there are signs of discomfort in the legs, you should consult a phlebologist. The doctor will determine the degree of the disease and prescribe treatment. Treatment methods can be medical or surgical.
For mild vein diseases, preparations containing horse chestnut are prescribed, for example, Venoplant tablets. The composition of this medicine includes herbal ingredients, it is easily tolerated and gives a good therapeutic result. One of the popular medicines is Detralex, which reduces swelling and a feeling of heaviness inlegs, relieves cramps in the limbs.
Varicose disease of the lower extremities can develop into a chronic disease. Most often, surgery is used to combat the disease. Chronic venous insufficiency is classified according to the severity of the disease and there are five stages:
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vein diseases 0-1 - heaviness in the legs, telangiectasia (spider veins and meshes), reticular varicose veins. The operation is not required, drugs, swimming and hydromassage are prescribed. Sclerotherapy or microsclerotherapy is possible - this is a cosmetic procedure to eliminate telangiectasias.
- 2-3 - varicose disease of the lower extremities and swelling of their tissues. A miniphlebectomy procedure is used - a surgical intervention in which the affected areas are removed by cutting the veins. Removing bandages may leave scars.
- 4 - vein enlargement, stable edema, lipodermatosclerosis, hyperpigmentation. Surgical treatment is being carried out, for example, the Babcock operation.
- 5-6 - diseases of the veins in the legs, persistent edema, trophic ulcer. Mimiphlebectomy procedure, vein endosurgery and ulcer plasty are being performed.
Varicose disease of the lower extremities - exacerbations
The main complications of the disease include:
- Trophic ulcers - usually located on the inside of the lower leg. Ulcers are surrounded by telangiectasias and occur with descending and ascending varicose veins. If ulcers are close to diseased veins or high venous pressure is presentpressure, bleeding occurs.
- Venous thrombosis is a blood clot formed in the lumen of the veins. It develops with an untimely visit to a doctor or non-compliance with the recommendations of a phlebologist.
Thrombophlebitis is a thrombosis and inflammation of the veins. Its most dangerous type is acute thrombophlebitis, which can develop on the entire vein system. This phenomenon is called phlebothrombosis, the disease is fraught with death.
Varicose disease of the lower extremities requires preventive measures. These include contrast douches, massage and therapeutic exercises.
