Vein pathology, or, as this disease is also called, varicose veins, is increasingly affecting the modern population. Therefore, it is important that every person knows the essence of varicose veins, the causes and how it can occur.
Finally, 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 on the legs and their removal are a long-term basis for research by experts from many countries around the world, so this topic is now quite well studied.
How the disease developed
In a healthy person’s body, blood circulates in two directions: from the heart down and up, when blood flow passes through the heart muscle again. In the veins of the veins on the legs, there are valves that ensure the movement of blood and push the blood flow upwards.
Healthy veins in the legs allow blood to circulate both up and down, and their valves provide supply to all deep vessels.
If the venous vessels are affected and the veins are dilated, then the valve does not adhere tightly to the vessel wall, blood accumulates in the lower extremities. This is how varicose veins begin.
How do varicose veins further manifest? Incomplete outflow of blood causes the veins to stretch, the gap between the valve and the wall of the veins on the legs becomes bigger and bigger.
The venous vessel loses tone, pronounced networks of small capillaries appear on the surface of the skin, and the intravenous pressure increases.
If varicose veins appear, the veins, unfortunately, are no longer destined to become completely healthy and there is a need for treatment. Therefore, it is necessary to determine the causes of varicose veins, possible ways to prevent and remove it.
The causes are varicose veins.
Factors of varicose veins
The causes of varicose veins have been fully investigated by experts - phlebologists from different countries, and as a result, a number of factors that cause varicose veins have been identified.
- Varicose veins on the legs can occur, primarily, due to the fact that a person is a bipedal creature. As a result of the fact that the body of "Homo sapiens" is mostly in an upright position during the day, it exerts considerable pressure on the area of the lower extremities.
- Hypodynamic lifestyle is another factor in the appearance of varicose veins. When a predominantly sedentary lifestyle is led, blood flow to the lower extremities first slows down, and then unpleasant stagnation occurs in this area. Chronic edema and a feeling of heaviness in the legs occur. Therefore, if the job is associated with a constant presence at the computer, the risk of disease increases significantly.
- Work associated with 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 leg vessels becomes chronic.
- Constant standing. If a person, due to his work tasks, is forced to spend considerable time on his feet, then this also disrupts the venous blood flow, there is increased blood pressure on the vessels of the legs and stagnation begins to occur. At risk are people of such occupations as hairdresser, make-up artist, salesman.
- Hereditary factor. Unfortunately, many diseases come from our older relatives. Therefore, if there have been varicose veins in past generations, then varicose veins can manifest much more often in offspring than in people who have not inherited this harmful disease.
- Hormonal changes. If the hormonal background is unstable, there are violations in that regard, then the appearance of venous diseases often does not last long. Especially often in this way, varicose veins can start in women during pregnancy, when a colossal hormonal change occurs. The menopausal period is no less risky in that respect, because the level of the hormone estrogen decreases, and as a result, the venous walls become looser and more prone to stretching. In addition, long-term hormone therapy can cause varicose veins.
- Abnormal development of veins, various formations inside the vessels, for example, fistula or fistula. If they occur, blood is pumped directly from the arterial vessels into the venous vessels, so the intravenous pressure rises sharply.
- Stressful period, prolonged neuroses. Long under stress is dangerous for the work of the whole body, and calf veins are no exception. Central nervous system dysfunctions usually have an extremely detrimental effect on the functioning of the circulatory system, including the lower extremity area.
- Overweight. Obesity harms 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 kilograms put pressure on the vessels of the pelvis and calves of the legs, swelling occurs, the work of blood vessels is disturbed, and as a result blood congestion and deformation of veins in this area do not take long.
- Smoking. This dependence causes a sharp narrowing of the blood vessels, especially the veins and capillaries located on the lower extremities. Due to the sudden spasm, the blood flow inside the venous vessel slows down, the blood supply to these areas worsens. The vessels become brittle, stagnation occurs, and then a thrombus forms.
- Older years. By the end of 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 affected by a general decrease in dynamism, a tendency to an inactive sedentary lifestyle.
- Excessive consumption of alcohol, fatty, spicy and salty foods. Not only do the venous walls suffer from gastronomic excesses, but excess cholesterol is also created - a major factor that contributes to the formation of blood clots and blood clots.
- Uncomfortable clothes. These are, for example, pants - stretchy, too narrow legs, which leads to a violation of blood flow. All these, possibly, fashion elements of the wardrobe, in the case of regular wear, have a detrimental effect on health, the violation of venous circulation becomes chronic, blood vessels are deformed and varicose veins appear.
- Uncomfortable high-heeled shoes or simply uncomfortable synthetic materials that do not leak air. 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 neglect of your comfort and health is a direct prerequisite for starting varicose veins.
- Alas, the cause of varicose veins on the legs is also excessive enthusiasm for baths, steam rooms, saunas. If abused, these procedures can also significantly disrupt the blood circulation processes 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 disturbed, then only therapeutic measures will help. And what to do to maintain the health of the venous veins of the legs?
Follow these simple guidelines:
- Control your body weight, try to keep your weight normal, do not allow the appearance of extra pounds. Regular physical activity without excessive tension of the calf muscles, physical activity, frequent walking should become part of the lifestyle.
- Try to avoid frequent gastronomic excesses. Smoked meats, fatty foods, sweets, canned foods and simply oversalted 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 festive performances.
- The same goes for clothes. Avoid synthetics, overly tight things, don’t buy smaller clothes in hopes of future weight loss. First of all, things should be comfortable.
- Overcome addictions. No detailed comments are required for this point.
- You should drink clean non-carbonated water, weak teas, herbal infusions, homemade fruit drinks, fruit drinks. Generally, the amount of fluid should be at least one and a half (preferably two) liters per day.
Conclusion
Like other diseases, vascular pathology in 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, take care of your feet, do not neglect the weight and evening swelling, try to dedicate a little relaxing rest in the evening after a hard day.
An active lifestyle, a healthy nutritious diet and the absence of addiction are the keys to many years of activity.