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Stage of varicose veins of the lower extremities

A lot of people know what it looks like the veins in the legs, varicose algorithms. However, tumidus purple blood vessels appear, patients are immediately. The disease develops gradually, which means that the degradation could be prevented. I can see at what stage of the varicose veins on my legs, what can help to stop the disease, one is able to take care of their own health. Timely access to a physician and to change your way of life will help to prevent complications and disability.

The stage of the disease

Varicose vein disease of the lower limbs develops over time. The totality of the symptoms of this vascular disease are covered in the scaena of it. The classification described on the next stage of varicose veins of the lower extremities:

  • Phase 1 – the payment is made;
  • Phase 2 – subcompensated;
  • Stage 3 – decompensation.

Sometimes, the complications of the disease, which refers to the manifestations of stage 4 to suffer from varicose veins.

For some patients, it is called the stage of the degree. In fact, in the footsteps of the klassificeret the severity of the manifestations of chronic venous insufficiency:

  • 0 degrees, if it is not present;
  • 1 — the manifestations of the syndrome of "heavy legs";
  • 2 — the unstable swelling;
  • 3 — the persistent edema, the formation of hyperpigmented, lesions of subcutaneous tissue, eczema;
  • 4 – the emergence of trophic ulcers.

To have an idea of how the disease develops, you must carefully examine the photos of the stages of the varicose veins and to make the description of the symptoms of vascular disease.

Phase 1 of the varices

Level 1 of the

The description of the first stage of varicose veins deserve the most attention because of the occurrence of a change of this level often goes unnoticed. The appearance of the limb is not altered. The people who have the similar symptoms, are not in a hurry to go to the doctor and to change something in your life, a habit. This leads to a loss of valuable time and resources of the system. After all, in the first stage of varicose veins, it is possible to cope with the disease, with a minimum of fuss.

The symptoms of this

Pay attention to the following indications:

  1. In the legs, a feeling of weight.
  2. There is pain in the legs, the legs are "tired".
  3. Swelling of the feet and ankles.
  4. Cramps in calf muscles at night.
  5. Of the skin, which is visible to the spider veins of the eye.

An uncomfortable sensation in the legs, with varicose veins of level 1, and in the evening, or under the substantial burden: when a person is standing or walking for a long distance. The disease is the compensation of a member, the regular activities do not suffer. Therefore, the patients describe their symptoms as coming to the end of a long day, and it is not their value.

Note!

After a night's sleep or a relaxing of the pain and swelling are. A small venous "stars" in the legs or hips, which is seen as a cosmetic defect, so there is no reason to seek medical attention immediately. Both of the complaints at this stage of the varicose veins no no no no no. The status of these patients to assess how "tired" or "this is the function of the foot."

The treatment of

In the first stage of the varicose veins have already need to consult with a vascular surgeon. The treatment includes the following:

  1. The application of therapeutic stockings to the constant wear and tear. At this stage, you should select the products of class 1 compression. Wearing them will help to normalize the outflow of blood from the legs and feet and prevent further progression of the disease.
  2. Physiotherapy. To the procedure determined by the phlebologist and well-established use of magnetic therapy. Also, in the initial form to recommend the acceptance of the laser therapy, which help you to deal with the fast-growing spider veins.
  3. The purpose of the exchange rates of the drug, which acts on the vascular wall
  4. Sclerotherapy and microsclerotherapy. If the the signs of varicose veins is performed of the binding of the affected veins, which are in their grill special of the substance sclerosant.
  5. Hydrotherapy: a cold bath, a contrast shower for the night to relieve swelling and improve venous tone.

Note!

With the change in life-style: the normalization of body weight, hormonal levels, avoiding harmful habits and physical activity to promote the circulation of the blood, in Vienna, in the lower part of the legs, reducing the risk of the progression of varicose veins.

2, the degree of varicose veins

Phase 2 of the

If you do not accept the measures of vascular disease, may lead to changes in the wall of the vein, the valves do not cope with the increased workload. The first stage of the symptoms become more pronounced, nov. the Disease will begin to limit stress. Varicose veins it enters into the stage of subcompensation.

The symptoms of this

Patients at this stage, to note:

  1. Swelling of the legs.
  2. The pain in my legs.
  3. Tension in the legs.
  4. Frequent cramps in calf muscles at night.
  5. Disturbed, the sensitivity of the skin of the feet, appearing "creepy".
  6. The legs are to be enlarged blue veins.

Varicose veins of the 2 is likely to save the unpleasant symptoms and after a sufficient period of rest. Thus, the swelling of the legs, during the night, however, it is not the pain begins to occur even under normal use.

Of the disease speak eloquently of the veins of the lower extremities. They are visible on the rear surface of the tibia in the popliteal fossa, the inner surface of the thigh. The skin above the affected veins may itch, occurs, numbness can be the initial presentation of pigmentation. Varicosity often affects blood vessels in both of my feet, but they are one of the symptoms.

The treatment of

The second stage of the varicose veins will require continuous wearing of compression underwear for 2 of the class. This Jersey has a more pronounced compressis measures to prevent the development of structural changes in the walls of the blood vessels, and the volume control. According to the surgical and non-surgical treatment, your physician may recommend the use of elastic bandages.

  1. Of the medicinal product at this stage of the varicose veins in the legs will not be as effective as the initial manifestation. We recommend the appointment of a venotonic and a vascular preparation of.
  2. Hirudotherapy. The use of leeches to improve the blood properties, to reduce the disturbance of the blood flow and swelling.
  3. Sclerotherapy.
  4. Short of Stripping – surgery to remove parts of the affected vein.
  5. With the use of a non-surgical way of a Foam-form. The essence of the process consists in introducing the treated large veins sclerosant foam. The injection of a substance which prevents the blood vessels.
  6. Hydrotherapy, contrast showers.
Stage 3 varices

Phase 3 of the

When moving the varicose veins in the third stage of the symptoms of the infection in the blood vessels in the legs are represented stagnation and malnutrition of the tissues. Significant changes in the skin in the stage of decompensation can be seen with the naked eye. The symptoms of varicose veins 3 degrees to substantially limit the life activities of the patient.

The symptoms of this

Here are the clinical signs of this stage:

  1. In the course of his veins, the marked sensitivity of the.
  2. Swelling of the feet is durable in nature.
  3. Patients note a marked heaviness in the lower limbs.
  4. The bloating, the pain, I try to be, almost constantly, the other does not improve the condition of the feet.
  5. The night, frequent cramps in your legs.
  6. The veins start bulging, they are spread all over or in certain areas of the channel, they are a blue-purple color.
  7. Around the large blood vessels visible in the fine mesh of small vessels.
  8. At this stage, significant changes in skin: dryness, scaling, thinning, appearance of brown pigmentation over the affected blood vessels.
  9. Out of stagnation in the veins and the lymphatic system of the subcutaneous tissue, it begins to harden.
  10. Starvation of phase 3 leads to the deterioration of the nails, loss of vegetation on the legs.
  11. The disruption of blood flow leads to the appearance of the bluish tinge of the shins and the feet, "I feel cold".

The treatment of

In the stage of decompensation of varicose veins, we recommend the wearing of compression hosiery class 3 compression, or the use of elastic bandages.

The medicine includes courses in the venotonic, vascular preparations. If there is a pain syndrome, we recommend the local use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents.

Surgical treatment at this stage of varicose veins is carried out to a greater extent than in the early forms of the disease. On the value of the one or the other technique, it is possible to speak only after a thorough review, identification of complications and comorbidities.

Complications

This is the stage of varicose veins, patients are often referred to as the 4 stages of the disease, so you need to describe the symptoms in more detail. The occurrence of complications related to changes in the condition of the walls of blood vessels, impaired local blood flow. Starvation of the tissues, with a varicose veins leading to trophic changes. In the veins of the legs become more fragile, so easily torn from minor impacts, leading to a haemorrhage, or the adhesion of blood cells (platelets) at the site of the injury. So, when you are running varicose veins, the development of the following complications:

  • Trophic ulcers. The skin on your feet to appear purple-crimson spots, and then at that place is a defect in the skin with a sore, jagged edges. The surface area of the ulcers may ooze a yellowish turbid fluid. If I have to join a infection, the appearance of the liquid. However, this condition is difficult to treat.
  • Bleeding. At this stage of the varicose veins the walls of veins become thinner, they become brittle. Bleeding may be associated with some of the extra damage, or occur spontaneously. The blood to flow out or penetrate subcutaneous tissues.
  • Thrombophlebitis. If you run into this is the complication of varicose veins the patients complain on pain along the affected vessels, swelling of the legs. Body is a touch more than cold. If there is thrombosis in the superficial veins, localization of the damage can be identified in the inspection: the focus of inflammation is expressed in terms of the pain, the skin looks purple-red stripes.
  • Deep-vein thrombosis. One of the most serious problems in the stage of decompensation. This complication is patients with varicose veins immediately, because the clot is not always completely cover the affected vein. Joint pain, swelling of the legs. A cut to the skin without any symptoms. A dangerous complication of a blood clot, the separation, and suspended in the branches of the pulmonary artery with the lightning development of the embolism, in which a patient dies in a few seconds.

The treatment of

The treatment of varicose veins (4 in. the rate of, or a complication of the disease), and may require treatment in a hospital due to the inability of the state to control the dom. The danger of this stage lies not only in the formation of life-threatening illnesses, however, in the case of a recurrence of the complication.

  1. Medication includes the use of the venotonic, vascular drugs, anti-inflammatory drugs.
  2. The appearance of trophic ulcers associated to a local one, aimed at accelerating the healing of such injuries to the skin, a local antibiotic treatment.
  3. When thrombophlebitis of superficial veins is performed the venectomy.
  4. Deep vein thrombosis is being treated in the hospital: the conservative drugs that dissolve the blood clot, and to reduce its viscosity, or to perform a thrombectomy.

Important!

Bleeding from the veins, the varicose veins may require an immediate help apply a compression bandage, elevation of the affected limb, if it is possible to use ice, and call an ambulance.

Physical therapy is also recommended when complications of varicose veins:

  • ultraviolet radiation;
  • magnetic therapy;
  • pneumomassage;
  • hirudotherapy.

When the first signs of varicose veins should seek immediate medical help to avoid the progression of the disease and the occurrence of life-threatening complications.