12:19 - 17.09.2018

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September 17, Fineko/abc.az.  Swollen veins and capillaries on the legs are a sign of varicose veins. This disease is not only a defect from aesthetic angle, but also the appearance such complaints as swelling, heaviness, feeling of warmth, itching, numbness, cramps, and pain in legs in 96% of patients. Complaints grow in the second half of the day. The disease progresses gradually, and in case of untimely treatment leads to the risk of venous ulcers, thrombophlebitis, and bleeding. Venous ulcer is damage of veins formed as a result of trophic disorder of varicose blood vessels. Thrombophlebitis, being an inflammation of the varicose vessels, is accompanied by sharp pain and swelling. In vessels with thrombophlebitis, there may be a risk of thrombosis, as a result of which even death is possible. 

Who is at risk?

Genetics plays an important role in the formation of this disease. In addition, the main causes of varicose veins are sedentary lifestyle, sedentary work, heavy physical activity, wearing shoes with heels and overweight.

Diagnosis of the disease is carried out by doppler examination, and on the basis of the diagnosis is determined by the method of treatment. Conservative treatment is sufficient at early stages of the disease, but surgery may be required in progressive stages.

What to do?

The main method of prevention is movement. Out of sports, swimming is of great importance - both therapeutic and preventive.

If you work in an office on sedentary job, take a break every hour, walk around the room or go outside. If it does not work, stand still and, rising on the toes, pull the body up and down. Wear compression socks if necessary. During long flights massage your feet (tapping, stroking) to prevent blood stagnation. If possible, use high-heeled shoes less frequently. Try to take daily contrast shower, under the influence of which even only on the feet (if you cannot take a shower fully) a positive result will not take long to wait.