Varicose veins are an extremely unpleasant disease, both physically and aesthetically, for the fairer sex. Signs of varicose veins in women can appear even at a young age, but most often older people face a similar problem.
There can be many reasons for the appearance of varicose veins. There are categories of people who are in a special risk group. This should include those who spend a lot of time on their feet or, conversely, lead a sedentary lifestyle. In addition, varicose veins are a hereditary disease, therefore, if the father or mother had a similar pathology, it can be easily transmitted to children.
In a neglected state, varicose veins look very ugly. The veins swell, the eggs turn blue and have many vascular nodules. But appearance is not the worst thing, because varicose veins are the cause of many circulatory complications. All this suggests that the problem must be solved. It is advisable to do this at an early stage of the disease, but for this you need to know what the initial stage of varicose veins looks like.
The first signs of varicose veins
At an early stage, varicose veins are very difficult to diagnose, so most often patients (because women are more susceptible to this disease) turn to specialists at a very late date. Sometimes you have to spend a lot of time to get your feet back to normal. Often this is not complete without surgery.
To prevent such a development, it is necessary to consult a doctor when the first signs of varicose veins appear. Even better, carry out periodic prevention, lead a healthy, moderately active lifestyle and give up bad habits.
A woman may suspect varicose veins according to certain signs, in the initial stage it will be periodic swelling of both limbs, severe fatigue even with a slight strain on the legs and a kind of buzzing. All this suggests that a woman should at least think about preventing varicose veins and even better to consult a doctor.
Most often, the first signs of varicose veins appear at a time when a woman's weight begins to change. This may be due to a hormonal imbalance or pregnancy. As a result, the load on the legs will be too great and the vessels may not be able to withstand.
Initially, everything is accompanied by a feeling of extreme fatigue in the legs. This is especially pronounced when walking for a long time or using uncomfortable shoes. If the work involves a long time on your feet, by the evening the sensations will be unpleasant. But those who spend a lot of time in a sitting position may also show signs of varicose veins. It can develop due to circulatory disorders and improper posture. Women who like to sit cross-legged are at particular risk.
Sometimes the initial signs of varicose veins are similar to other diseases, so even specialists can not always determine the true cause of the problem. The symptoms of varicose veins can be similar to flat feet and lumbar osteochondrosis. To understand that we are really talking about varicose veins, it is necessary to undergo many diagnostic procedures aimed at studying the condition of the vessels.
When the first signs of varicose veins appear, women are not always in a hurry to see a doctor. Many people try to solve the problem on their own, but this approach does not always have a good effect.
If at the end of each working day you find swollen veins, as well as swelling and discomfort, you should consult a doctor and undergo an examination.
The fairer sex should be especially careful if they are at risk. This applies to pregnant women, those who are overweight and have problems with being overweight. In addition, those who spend a lot of time on their feet, wear uncomfortable shoes, socks or socks with hard elastic bands, and also have congenital pathologies of the connective tissue structure, are at risk of varicose veins.
All this can lead to impaired outflow and blood flow to the limbs. The result is varicose veins. People who are at risk should consult a doctor immediately when the first suspicious symptoms appear.
Symptoms of varicose veins at different stages
In general, doctors divide varicose veins into 4 main stages. In the first stage, as a rule, a person does not worry about the unpleasant symptoms of varicose veins. The pain can be mild and sometimes does not occur at all. Here you need to focus on the appearance of the vascular network and the periodic swelling.
The second stage is characterized by a constant feeling of heaviness in the legs. At the end of the day, the limbs will simply burst, swell, and sometimes even cramp.
The third stage is already more pronounced in terms of cosmetics. Swelling of the legs will be almost constant, the skin will begin to thicken and ugly age spots may appear. Even a little time on your feet will cause very severe pain.
The fourth stage is the most serious. In this case, medical treatment will no longer help and surgery will be required. Ulcers will appear on the legs or rather in places where the veins are particularly swollen. In addition, there is a violation of tissue trophism.
It is worth remembering that you need to start acting as early as possible. When the first signs of varicose veins are found, you should consult a doctor and undergo an appropriate diagnosis. The most commonly used phlebography and ultrasound. The specialist will then be able to prescribe appropriate treatment.