Vein pathology, or, as this disease is also called, varicose veins, increasingly affects the modern population. Therefore, it is important that each person knows what the essence of varicose veins is, its causes and how it can appear.
After all, as you know, the best treatment is to prevent the onset of the disease and not to fight the existing symptoms.
The causes of varicose veins of the legs and their elimination is a long-term basis for the research of experts from many countries of the world, therefore this topic has now been studied quite well.
How does the disease develop?
In the body of a healthy person, blood circulates in two directions: from the heart downwards and upwards, when the blood flow passes through the heart muscle again. In the vessels of the leg veins, there are valves that ensure the movement of the blood and push the blood flow upward.
Healthy leg veins allow blood to flow both up and down, and their valves provide blood supply to all deep vessels.
If the venous vessels are affected and the veins are dilated, then the valve does not fit well with the vessel wall, blood accumulates in the lower extremities. This is how varicose veins start.
How are varicose veins manifested more? Incomplete outflow of blood causes stretching of the veins, the space between the valve and the vein wall in the legs becomes larger and larger.
The venous vessel loses its tone, pronounced networks of small capillaries appear on the surface of the skin, and intravenous pressure increases.
If varicose veins occur, then the veins, unfortunately, are no longer destined to become completely healthy and there is a need for treatment. That is why it is necessary to establish what are the causes of the appearance of varicose veins, the possible ways of its prevention and elimination.
So varicose veins are the causes.
Factors of the appearance of varicose veins.
The causes of varicose veins have been thoroughly investigated by specialists, phlebologists from different countries, and as a result, a number of factors that give rise to varicose veins have been established.
- Varicose veins on the legs can occur, first of all, due to the fact that a person is a bipedal creature. As a result of the fact that the body of "Homo sapiens" is mainly in an upright position during the day, it exerts considerable pressure on the lower extremity area.
- A hypodynamic lifestyle is another factor in the appearance of varicose veins. When leading a predominantly sedentary lifestyle, blood flow to the lower extremities first slows down and then unpleasant stagnation occurs in this area. Chronic edema and a feeling of heaviness appear in the legs. Therefore, if work is associated with a constant presence at the computer, the risk of illness increases significantly.
- Work associated with increased physical activity. All organs work intensively, the tension of the limbs is almost constant. Blood pressure is significantly higher than the normal level, and the deformation of the vessels of the legs becomes chronic.
- Standing steady. If a person, due to his work obligations, is forced to spend considerable time on his feet, this also disrupts venous blood flow, increases blood pressure in the vessels of the legs, and stagnation begins to appear. People from professions like hairdresser, makeup artist, salesperson are at risk.
- Hereditary factor. Unfortunately, many illnesses come from our older relatives. Therefore, if there were varicose patients in previous generations, varicose veins can manifest in offspring much more often than in people who have not inherited this harmful ailment.
- Hormonal changes. If the hormonal background is unstable, there are violations in this regard, then the appearance of a venous disease often does not take long. Especially often in this way, varicose veins can start in women during pregnancy, when there is a colossal hormonal change. The menopausal period is no less risky in this regard, as the level of the hormone estrogen decreases and, as a result, the venous walls become looser and more prone to stretching. Also, long-term hormone therapy can lead to varicose veins.
- Abnormal development of veins, various formations within the vessels, for example, fistulas or fistulas. If they appear, the blood is expelled directly from the arterial vessels to the venous vessels, so the intravenous pressure rises sharply.
- Stressful period, prolonged neuroses. Being under stress for a long time is dangerous for the work of the whole body, and the calf vessels are no exception. Central nervous system dysfunctions often have an extremely detrimental effect on the functioning of the circulatory system, even in the region of the lower extremities.
- Excessive body weight. Obesity is detrimental to the body in general, and the legs suffer from excess weight especially seriously. Why do varicose veins appear if the body weight has exceeded the norm? The fact is that unnecessary kilograms put pressure on the vessels of the pelvis and calves of the legs, swelling appears, the work of blood vessels is disrupted, and as a result, blood congestion and deformation of the veins in this area they don't take long.
- Of smoking. This addiction causes an acute narrowing of the blood vessels, especially the veins and capillaries located in the lower extremities that suffer. Due to an acute spasm, the blood flow within the venous vessel slows down, the blood supply to these areas deteriorates. The vessels become brittle, stagnation occurs, and then the formation of thrombi.
- Advanced age. As you reach old age, all body systems wear out and sometimes refuse to function normally, and your legs are no exception. In addition to the loss of elasticity of the walls of blood vessels and veins, in this case, it also affects a decrease in general dynamism, a preference for a sedentary sedentary lifestyle.
- Excessive consumption of alcohol, fatty, spicy and salty foods. Not only the venous walls suffer gastronomic excesses, but also an excess of cholesterol is formed, the main factor that contributes to the formation of blood clots and blood clots.
- Uncomfortable clothes. These are, for example, pants - stretching, legs too tight, as a result of which there is a violation of blood flow. All these, possibly, fashionable elements of the wardrobe, in the case of their regular use, have a detrimental effect on health, the violation of venous circulation becomes chronic, the vessels are deformed, and varicose veins appear.
- Uncomfortable high-heeled shoes or just uncomfortable synthetic materials that do not let air through. When wearing such shoes, the feet are in tension all the time, there is constant pressure on the calf muscles, from which blood accumulates in the venous vessels. Such disregard for your comfort and health is a direct prerequisite for starting varicose veins.
- Unfortunately, the cause of varicose veins in the legs is also an excessive enthusiasm for baths, steam rooms and saunas. If abused, these procedures can also significantly disrupt blood circulation processes in the body, creating increased pressure on the veins in the lower extremities.
Is it possible to eliminate the causes of varicose veins?
If varicose veins have already appeared, and the veins have lost their original shape, tone and smoothness, and blood flow is disturbed, only therapeutic measures will help. And what to do to maintain the health of the venous vessels of the legs?
Follow these simple guidelines:
- Control your body weight, try to maintain your normal weight, do not allow the appearance of extra kilos. Let regular physical activity without undue stress on the calf muscles, physical activity, frequent walks on foot become part of the lifestyle.
- Try to avoid frequent gastronomic excesses. Smoked meats, fatty foods, sweets, canned foods, and just plain overly salty foods should be a very rare guest on your table.
- Give preference to high-quality comfortable shoes made of natural materials, in which your feet will "breathe", and leave high heels only for ceremonial appearances.
- The same goes for clothing. Avoid synthetics, things too tight, do not buy smaller clothes in the hope of losing weight in the future. First of all, things must be comfortable.
- Overcome addictions. This point does not need detailed comments.
- You should drink clean non-carbonated water, mild teas, herbal teas, homemade fruit drinks, fruit drinks. In general, the amount of liquid should be at least one and a half liters (preferably two) per day.
Conclution
Like other diseases, the pathology of the vessels of the legs is easier to prevent in time than to treat serious symptoms.
If it is important for you to preserve your health for many years, take care of your feet, do not ignore the heaviness and bloating in the evening, try to take time for relaxing rest at night after a busy day.
An active lifestyle, a healthy and nutritious diet and the absence of addictions are the key to staying active for many years.