In order to move in the choice of treatment methods for this disease, it is necessary to clearly understand what varicose veins are and what causes the disease. Thus, varicose veins are a serious disease whose end result is stretching and dilation of the veins and blood vessels of the circulatory system in an irreversible course.
As a result of thinning of the walls and their expansion, the formation of nodules on the veins can be observed in this scenario, which is characterized by the presence of vascular valve insufficiency due to genetic pathology. As for the recipe for detecting varicose veins, its external manifestations were noticed relatively long ago. Well-known doctors such as Hippocrates and Galen have tried several times to cure venous disease, but unfortunately they have not been successful.
Today, this disease is one of the most common. This is due to a number of reasons, which include the very nature of varicose veins. Provoking factors that contribute to the formation of varicose veins are:
- hereditary predisposition
- taking hormonal medications
- pregnancy
- overweight and obesity
- lack of physical activity and sedentary lifestyle
Ultimately, the disease leads to an increase in venous pressure and dysfunction of the venous valves. As a result, there is a slow, chaotic blood flow in which it stagnates in the veins and blood vessels. The venous walls eventually begin to stretch, become thin, and the veins deform.
Manifestations such as impaired blood flow in the veins of the legs appear as complications of the disease. Over time, they begin to act as causes of exacerbation 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 disorders.
Modern methods of treating varicose veins
Thanks to many years of research on this problem, scientists and professors of medicine have managed to develop many methods and techniques for the treatment of varicose veins. Modern methods of treating varicose veins should be used strictly in accordance with the severity of the disease. Although in the advanced stage, there are several treatment options that lead to the same goal: the elimination of stretched vascular tissue in different ways.
In the initial phase, it is recommended to use an integrated approach to the process, including increasing physical activity, therapeutic exercises, wearing the products of their compression stockings to tighten superficial manifestations, organizing rest and work activities taking into account the disease. .
It should be noted that varicose veins are most commonly affected in the lower extremities, although the disease can also manifest in other parts of the human body, for example, in the stomach, esophagus, pelvis, ovaries and seminal vesicles. Often, in addition to preventive measures, patients need more radical treatment. The most commonly used methods at the present stage include:
- Surgical treatment of varicose veins of the legs
- Hirudotherapy - treatment of leeches
- Sclerotherapy - introduction of a special liquid composition into a vessel
- Laser treatment of leg veins
- radiofrequency ablation
- drug therapy
- elastic compression
Surgical treatment of varicose veins
Surgical treatment is a radical method used in the presence of varicose veins on the legs. Surgical intervention in modern clinics is performed at a high enough level, which allows you not to be in the hospital after the treatment.
In addition, depending on the patient's wishes, anesthesia can be general and local in nature, with it being possible to be fully conscious during surgery. Among the main surgical methods of treatment can be distinguished the following:
- sclerotherapy method. It is produced by introducing a special agent, due to which a scar is formed on the required area of the stretched vein. This technique is acceptable for venous expansion of small and medium weight. Its main advantages include the fact that the procedure is easily tolerated, performed under local anesthesia and leads to the desired result when performed correctly. In some cases, repeated surgery is required until the pathology completely disappears.
- laser surgery treatment. This technique is effective for all varicose veins. The affected vein is irradiated with a laser from the inside through a light guide that is inserted into it, which is connected to the laser. The whole process is controlled by an ultrasonic device. After treating the projected vein with a laser, its walls are glued together. Over time, the vein disappears completely. The advantage of this technique is that it is practically bloodless without cuts 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 veins, and even heal trophic ulcers.
- vein removal by direct surgery. Varicose vein surgery on the legs involves making small incisions in the skin and soft tissues below to get the veins needed. Damaged veins are removed and bandaged from the inside. Like any complex operation, the technique is applied with the obligatory use of anesthesia. It is recommended to perform operations on large veins of large diameter
- removal of varicose veins with the help of outpatient phlebectomy. The technique is applicable to small diameter veins. It is performed by making the necessary incisions in the skin under local anesthesia. The main advantage of the operation is that the resulting scars become almost invisible after a while.
- removal of deformed veins with 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 inside of the vein, through which it is possible to see the vein from the inside and monitor the work. The vein is removed under surveillance through an inserted chamber.
Conservative treatments for varicose veins
Conducting conservative treatment of varicose veins without surgery has not lost its importance along with progressive radical methods.
One of the most effective means is elastic compression. Wearing tights made of special knitwear ensures proper distribution of pressure on the affected areas of the legs.
Such a measure contributes to the normalization of blood circulation, improving its outflow. Elastic dense tissue performs the function of a supporting frame, which reduces the load on blood vessels and prevents the progression of the disease.
In this scenario, the possible risk of blood clots is reduced. Therapeutic and preventive knitwear is currently being produced. Depending on the degree and shape of varicose veins, it is prescribed to wear products with a certain impact force.
It is recommended to use this technique for people who lead a sedentary lifestyle, pregnant women, those who are genetically predisposed to the possibility of this disease, as well as for visible minor manifestations.
Today, the use of drug therapy is used as ancillary measures based on surgical treatment. With the help of medication, it is possible to significantly alleviate the patient's condition and reduce negative manifestations, such as pain, swelling, discomfort and convulsions.
Here, the correct choice of means is of great importance, which will enable 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 blood vessel walls and improve venous tone.
The question of when it is better to start treatment of varicose veins can be answered: it is necessary to begin therapeutic measures as soon as possible, the better, at the first signs of disease manifestation.