VARICOSE VEINS
Symptoms and prevention of varicose veins
Symptoms and development stages of varicose veins, preventive measures
Symtoms of varicose veins
It is widely believed that varicose veins are sinuous veins protruding above the surface of the skin.
Varicose veins do not always manifest themselves visually, they have many invisible symptoms.
Raising blood vessels or discoloration of the skin appear in the legs
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Small dilated blood vessels
(telangiectasias)
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Blue blood vessels
(reticular varicose veins)
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Protruding blood vessels
(varices)
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Skin discoloration
Legs look healthy, there are no visible blood vessels, but unpleasant sensations are present
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Pain
Pulling and/or pain in the legs
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Heaviness
The legs feel heavy, the calves are "bursting"
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Edema (swelling)
Legs (especially ankles and feet) swell
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Night muscle cramps
Spasms at nighttime interfere with sleep
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Itchy skin
Dry skin, regular itching of the skin on the calves and ankles
Varicose veins, if it occurs, does not disappear by itself - the disease progresses, the symptoms worsen. If you do not start to treat it in a timely manner, complications may arise.
This is a chronic disease and, depending on the clinical picture, 6 stages of development of varicose veins can be distinguished.
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1st
Telangiectasia
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2nd
Varicose veins
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3rd
Edema
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4th
Skin discoloration
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5th
Severe skin discoloration
and ulceration -
6th
Progressive ulcer
Prevention of varicose veins
Healthy habits for life
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Good for legs!
Walking at a moderate pace daily
Placing the legs above
the heart level during restWater washing routine not
in the the morning,
but in the evening -
It can hurt!
Long staying in one position
High calorie salt foods
High temperatures (sauna, bath)
Wearing medical compression stockings
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Unlike everyday stockings, medical compression stockings provide varying degrees of compression on certain areas of the legs. Blood circulation is improved by tightly squeezing the ankle and gradually relieving pressure above the leg, which prevents blood from accumulating at the bottom. For patients with varicose veins, compression stockings act as a means of conservative treatment and enhance the therapeutic effectiveness after the main treatment.
Compression stockings are not the main method of treatment, therefore, if you suspect varicose veins, seek diagnosis and professional medical help from a specialist. -
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