The pathology of the veins or, as this disease is also called, varicose veins, is increasingly affecting the modern population. That is why it is important for everyone to know the nature of varicose veins, the causes and how it can occur.
After all, as you know, the best treatment is to prevent the onset of the disease, not to fight the existing symptoms.
The causes of varicose veins of the legs and their elimination is a long-term basis for research by experts from many countries around the world, therefore this topic is now well studied.
How the disease develops
In the body of a healthy person, the blood circulates in two directions: from the heart down and up, when the blood flow again passes through the heart muscle. There are valves in the vessels of the veins in the legs that ensure the movement of blood and push the blood flow upwards.
Healthy leg veins allow blood to circulate 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 snugly against the vessel wall, blood accumulates in the lower extremities. This is how varicose veins begin.
How do varicose veins manifest further? Incomplete blood flow provokes dilation of the veins, the gap between the valve and the venous wall of the legs becomes more and more.
The venous vessel loses its tone, pronounced networks of small capillaries appear on the surface of the skin and the intravenous pressure increases.
If varicose veins appear, then alas, alas, are no longer designed to become completely healthy and need treatment. Therefore, it is necessary to determine the causes of varicose veins, possible ways to prevent and eliminate it.
So, varicose veins are the causes.
Factors for the appearance of varicose veins
The causes of varicose veins have been fully studied by specialists - phlebologists from different countries and as a result a number of factors have been identified that cause varicose veins.
- Varicose veins of the legs can occur, first of all, due to the fact that a person is bipedal. Due to the fact that the body of "Homo sapiens" is mostly in an upright position during the day, it puts significant pressure on the lower limbs.
- Hypodynamic lifestyle is another factor in the appearance of varicose veins. When you lead a predominantly sedentary lifestyle, blood flow to the lower extremities first slows down, and then unpleasant stagnation occurs in this area. Chronic swelling and a feeling of heaviness in the legs appear. Therefore, if the work involves the constant presence of a computer, the risk of disease increases significantly.
- Work related to increased physical activity. All organs work in an intensive mode, the tension of the limbs is almost constant. Blood pressure is significantly higher than normal, and the deformation of the vessels of the legs becomes chronic.
- Constant standing. If a person, due to his official duties, is forced to spend considerable time on his feet, this also disrupts venous blood flow, has high blood pressure on the vessels of the legs and begins to appear stagnation. People with such professions as hairdresser, make-up artist, salesman are at risk.
- Hereditary factor. Unfortunately, many diseases come from our older relatives. Therefore, if there have been patients with varicose veins in previous generations, then varicose veins can occur in offspring much more often than in people who have not inherited this harmful disease.
- Hormonal changes. If the hormonal background is unstable, there are disorders in this regard, then the onset of venous disease often does not take long. Especially often in this way varicose veins can begin 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 susceptible to stretching. In addition, long-term hormone therapy can provoke the onset of varicose veins.
- Abnormal development of veins, various formations inside the vessels, for example, fistulas or fistulas. If they occur, then the blood is expelled directly from the arteries into the venous vessels, so that the intravenous pressure rises sharply.
- Stressful period, prolonged neuroses. Being stressed for a long time is dangerous for the work of the whole body and beef vessels are no exception. Central nervous system dysfunctions usually have an extremely detrimental effect on the functioning of the circulatory system, including in the lower extremities.
- Overweight. Obesity is harmful to the body as a whole, and the legs suffer from overweight especially seriously. Why do varicose veins appear if the body weight has exceeded the norm? The fact is that unnecessary weight puts pressure on the vessels of the pelvis and calves, swelling occurs, the work of blood vessels is disrupted and as a result, blood congestion and deformation of the veins in this area do not take long.
- Smoking. This dependence causes a sharp narrowing of blood vessels, especially the veins and capillaries located in the lower extremities. Due to acute spasm, blood flow to the venous vessel slows down, the blood supply to these areas deteriorates. The vessels become fragile, stagnation occurs and then blood clots form.
- Adult age. Upon reaching old age, all body systems wear out and sometimes refuse to function normally and the legs are no exception. In addition to the loss of elasticity of the walls of blood vessels and veins, in this case is reflected and a decrease in the overall dynamics, a preference for a sedentary lifestyle.
- Excessive consumption of alcohol, fatty, spicy and salty foods. Not only do the venous walls suffer from gastronomic excesses, but also an excess of cholesterol is formed - the main factor contributing to the formation of blood clots and blood clots.
- Uncomfortable clothes. These are, for example, trousers - stretched, too tight legs, as a result of which there is a violation of blood flow. All these, possibly modern elements of the wardrobe, in the case of regular wear, 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 are airtight. When wearing such shoes, the feet are tense all the time, there is a constant pressure on the calf muscles, from which blood accumulates in the venous vessels. Such neglect of your comfort and health is a direct prerequisite for starting varicose veins.
- Alas, the cause of varicose veins of the legs is also excessive enthusiasm for baths, steam baths, saunas. If abused, these procedures can also significantly disrupt blood circulation in the body, creating increased pressure in the veins of 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 disrupted, then only therapeutic measures will help. And what to do to maintain the health of the venous vessels of the legs?
Follow these simple instructions:
- Control your body weight, try to maintain your normal weight, do not allow the appearance of extra pounds. Let regular physical activity without undue strain on the calf muscles, physical activity, frequent walking become part of the lifestyle.
- Try to avoid frequent gastronomic excesses. Smoked meats, fatty foods, sweets, canned foods and just too salty foods should be a very rare guest at your table.
- Give preference to comfortable high-quality shoes made of natural materials, in which your feet will "breathe", and leave high heels only for ceremonial performances.
- The same goes for clothing. Avoid synthetics, too tight things, do not buy smaller clothes in the hope of future weight loss. First of all, things should be comfortable.
- Overcoming addictions. This point does not need detailed comments.
- You should drink clean still water, weak teas, herbal infusions, homemade fruit drinks, fruit drinks. In general, the amount of fluid should be at least one and a half (preferably two) liters per day.
Conclusion
Like other diseases, vascular pathology of the legs is easier to prevent in time than to deal with severe symptoms.
If it is important for you to maintain your health for many years, watch your feet, do not ignore the weight and evening swelling, try to take some time for a relaxing rest in the evening after a busy day.
An active lifestyle, a healthy diet and the absence of addictions are the key to maintaining activity for many years.