There can be many reasons for the appearance of varicose veins. There are categories of people who are at 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 ailment, therefore, if a father or mother had a similar pathology, it can be easily transmitted to children.
In a neglected state, varicose veins look very ugly. Veins swell, eggs become blue and with a lot of vascular nodes. But the appearance is not the worst thing, because varicose veins are the cause of the development of many complications associated with blood circulation. All this suggests that the problem needs to be solved. It is advisable to do this at an early stage of the development of the disease, but for this you need to know what the initial stage of the manifestation 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 (since it is women who are more susceptible to this disease) turn to specialists at a fairly late date. Sometimes you have to spend a lot of time to get your legs back to normal. Often it is not complete without surgical intervention.
In order to prevent such a development of events, it is necessary to consult a doctor when the first signs of varicose veins appear. Better yet, carry out periodic prophylaxis, lead a healthy, moderately active lifestyle and give up bad habits.
A woman can suspect varicose veins according to certain signs, at the initial stage it will be periodic swelling of both limbs, severe fatigue even with a slight load on the legs and a kind of buzzing. All this suggests that a woman needs to at least think about the prevention of 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 hormonal imbalance or pregnancy. As a result, the load on the legs will be too strong, and the vessels may not be able to withstand.
Initially, everything is accompanied by a feeling of severe tiredness of the legs. This is especially pronounced when walking for a long time or using uncomfortable shoes. If the work is associated with a long time on your feet, by the evening the sensations will be unpleasant. But those who spend a lot of time sitting 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 cannot always determine the real cause of the problem. 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 state of the vessels.
When the first signs of varicose veins appear, women are not always in a hurry to see a doctor. Many try to solve the problem on their own, but this approach does not always give a good effect.
If you find swollen veins at the end of each working day, as well as swelling and discomfort, you should consult a doctor and undergo an examination.
The fair sex should be especially careful if they are at risk. This applies to pregnant women, those who are obese and have problems with excess weight. In addition, those who spend a lot of time on their feet, wear uncomfortable shoes, stockings or socks with rigid elastic bands, and also have congenital pathologies of the connective tissue structure, are at risk of getting varicose veins.
All this can lead to a violation of the outflow and flow of blood to the limbs. The result is varicose veins. People who are at risk should immediately consult a doctor when the first suspicious symptoms appear.
Symptoms of varicose veins at different stages
In total, doctors divide varicose veins into 4 main stages. At the first stage, as a rule, a person is not bothered by the unpleasant symptoms of varicose veins. The pain can be mild, and sometimes it does not occur at all. Here you need to focus on the appearance of the vascular network and periodic swelling.
The second stage is characterized by a constant feeling of heaviness in the legs. The limbs at the end of the day will simply burst, they will swell, and sometimes even cramps appear.
The third stage is already more expressed in cosmetic terms. 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 the pain to become very severe.
The fourth stage is the most serious. In this case, drug treatment will no longer help, and an operation will have to be performed. Ulcers will appear on the legs, or rather in those places where the veins have swelled especially strongly. 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 must consult a doctor and undergo appropriate diagnostics. The most commonly used phlebography and ultrasound examination. The specialist will then be able to prescribe the appropriate treatment.