To navigate the choice of treatment methods for this disease, it is necessary to have a clear understanding of what constitutes varicose veins and what causes the appearance of the disease. So, varicose veins are a serious disease, the end result of which is the stretching and enlargement of the veins and blood vessels of the circulatory system with an irreversible course.
As a result of the thinning of the walls and their expansion, in this scenario the formation of nodules in the veins can be observed, characterized by the presence of insufficiency of the vascular valves due to genetic pathology. As for the prescription of screening for varicose veins, their external manifestations were noticed relatively long ago. Renowned physicians such as Hippocrates and Galena have made repeated attempts to cure vein disease, but have unfortunately been unsuccessful.
Today, this disease is one of the most common. This is due to a number of reasons, including the very nature of the appearance of varicose veins. The provoking factors that contribute to the appearance of varicose veins are:
- hereditary predisposition
- taking hormonal drugs
- the pregnancy
- overweight and obesity
- lack of physical activity and maintaining a sedentary lifestyle
Ultimately, the disease leads to an increase in venous pressure and a deterioration in the functional characteristics of the venous valves. As a result of this, a slow and chaotic blood flow is caused, in which it stagnates in the veins and blood vessels. The vein walls eventually begin to stretch, thin, and the vessels become misshapen.
As complications of the disease, there are such manifestations as a disturbed process of blood flow in the veins of the legs. Over time, they begin to act as the causes of the aggravation and development of this disease, greatly increasing the pressure on the venous system. Very often, especially in the female half of the population, the appearance of varicose veins is explained by hormonal disturbances.
Modern methods of treatment of varicose veins.
Thanks to many years of research on the problem, scientists and professors of medicine have managed to develop many methods and methods of treating varicose veins. Modern methods of treatment of varicose veins should be used strictly according to the severity of the disease. Although in the advanced phase there are several treatment options that lead to the same goal: the elimination of vascular tissue stretched in various ways.
At the initial stage, it is advisable to use an integrated approach to the process, including increased physical activity, therapeutic exercises, use of products from your compression stockings to tighten superficial manifestations, organization of rest and work activity taking into account the illness. .
It should be noted that varicose veins are most often affected in the lower extremities, although the disease can also manifest itself in other parts of the human body, for example, in the stomach, esophagus, pelvis, ovaries and spermatic cord. Often, in addition to preventive measures, patients require more radical treatment. The most used methods at the current stage include:
- Surgical treatment of varicose veins in the legs
- Hirudotherapy - treatment with leeches
- Sclerotherapy - the introduction of a special liquid composition into the vessel
- leg vein laser treatment
- radiofrequency ablation
- drug therapy
- elastic compression
Surgical treatment of varicose veins
Surgical treatment is a radical method that is used in the presence of varicose veins on the legs. Surgical intervention in modern clinics is performed at a sufficiently high level, which makes it possible not to be in the hospital after treatment.
In addition, depending on the patient's wishes, anesthesia can be both general and local, in which it is possible to be fully conscious during the operation. Among the main surgical methods of treatment, it is possible to distinguish the following:
- sclerotherapy method. It is produced by the introduction of a special agent, as a result of which a scar is formed in the necessary area of \u200b\u200bthe stretched vein. This technique is acceptable for minor and moderate severity venous expansion. Its main advantages include the fact that the procedure is easily tolerated, performed under local anesthesia, and leads to the desired result when done correctly. In some cases, a repeated operation is required until the pathology completely disappears.
- laser surgery treatment. This technique is effective for any varicose vein. The affected vein is irradiated with a laser from the inside through a light guide inserted into it, which is connected to the laser. The entire process is controlled by an ultrasound machine. After processing the intended vein with a laser, its walls are glued. Over time, the vein undergoes a complete disappearance. The advantage of this technique is that it is practically bloodless with no incisions in the upper layer of the epidermis and soft tissues. With the help of laser surgery, it is relatively easy to remove all stretched and damaged veins and vessels, and even heal trophic ulcers.
- removal of the vein by direct surgery. Surgery for varicose veins in the legs involves making small incisions in the skin and soft tissues below to reach the necessary veins. Damaged veins are removed and bandaged internally. Like any complex operation, the technique is applied with the mandatory use of anesthesia. It is advisable to perform operations on large and large-diameter veins.
- removal of varicose veins with the help of outpatient phlebectomy. The technique is applicable for veins with a small diameter. It is performed by making the necessary skin incisions under local anesthesia. The main advantage of the operation is that the resulting scars become almost invisible after some time.
- removal of deformed veins using endoscopic equipment. The technique has found its application in the presence of pathological ulcerative formations on the skin. A microscopic video camera is inserted directly into the vessel, through which it is possible to see the vein from the inside and monitor the operation. The vein is taken out under observation through the entered camera.
Conservative treatments for varicose veins
Carrying out conservative treatment of varicose veins without surgery has not lost its relevance along with progressive radical methods.
One of the most effective means is elastic compression. The use of leggings made of special knitwear ensures the correct distribution of pressure on the affected areas of the legs.
Such a measure contributes to the normalization of circulatory abilities of blood, improving its output. Dense elastic tissue performs the function of a supporting frame, as a result of which the load on the vessels is reduced and the progression of the disease is prevented.
In this scenario, the possible risk of blood clots is reduced. Currently, therapeutic and preventive knitwear is produced. Depending on the degree and shape of varicose veins, the use of products with a certain impact force is prescribed.
The use of this technique is highly recommended for people who lead a sedentary lifestyle, pregnant women, those who are genetically predisposed to the possibility of the appearance of this disease, as well as in the presence of minor visible manifestations.
The use of drug therapy is used today as ancillary measures based on surgical treatment. With the help of drugs, it is possible to significantly alleviate the patient's condition and reduce negative manifestations, such as pain, swelling, the appearance of discomfort and seizures.
Here the correct selection of funds is of great importance, which will provide an integrated approach to the implementation of therapeutic measures and achieve the desired effect. The drug is able to neutralize the active process of intravascular inflammation, significantly reduce the permeability of the walls of blood vessels and improve venous tone.
The question of when it is better to start treating varicose veins can be answered: it is necessary to start therapeutic measures the sooner, the better, at the first signs of the manifestation of the disease.