Deep varicose veins are very unpleasant and quite dangerous venous lesions.
Deep varicose veins from the bottom of the foot are pathologies that spread to the ducts that cross the leg muscle structure. Prolongation and expansion of venous tract significantly disrupts blood flow and causes the onset and development of thrombosis.
The danger of this disease lies in the emergence of a high probability of releasing thrombus formed in the vessel wall and its transport to the pulmonary arteries.
When this disease occurs, the process of elongation and expansion of irreversible venous canal occurs. With the development of the process, thinning of the venous wall is observed and the formation of nodes occurs which prevents the free transport of blood through the ducts.
Often people aged 30-40 years and above are affected by this disease.
The cause of the appearance and development of this disease can be a variety of adverse factors. Varicose veins are the result of serious disorders in the blood circulation in certain areas in the lower leg.
With the development of the disease in patients, trophic ulcers may appear at the site of circulatory disorders, which can provoke the appearance of gangrene - a condition that requires amputation of the affected limb.
In addition, VRV can provoke deformation of the muscles of the lower leg, and the formation of blood clots with the possibility of its separation and transport to the pulmonary arteries can lead to death.
The main factors that contribute to the emergence of the disorder and its development are as follows:
In addition, the cause of the disease may be:
In addition, cellulite can be a cause of pathological development.
Timely identification of the disease allows a visit to a qualified phlebolg at the first suspicion of the onset of the disease.
Often, in the early stages of development, the disease is manifested by the appearance of a slight feeling of fatigue in the legs after prolonged static load or during long walks. In addition, during this period, small swelling of limb tissue appears.
The most common symptoms of the disorder appear at the end of the day and gradually disappear with prolonged rest. When these symptoms appear, it is necessary to consult a phlebologist and conduct a special study to identify and explain the presence of pathology.
The use of laboratory and instrumental diagnostic methods allows us to identify the stage of disease progression and make decisions about the timely and adequate use of disease treatment. With the development of the disease, the disease will enter a more advanced stage, characterized by the emergence of overall symptoms and characteristic signs of progressive disease.
For advanced level pathology, the following symptoms are characteristic:
Further disease progression leads to the appearance of small wounds that do not heal over a long period of time and subsequently turn into trophic boils.
Without adequate and timely treatment, the development of the disease in patients can be fatal. The development of varicose veins leads to a gradual deformation of muscle structure and the emergence of negative changes in skin and bone mass.
With prolonged development, patients experience eczema symptoms and form trophic ulcers that can turn into gangrene. Which leads to sepsis or death.
The process of thrombus formation develops in the venous ducts affected by varicose veins. As a result of this process, the formed thrombus can escape and be transported through the circulatory system.
When a blood clot enters the pulmonary artery, it clogs and a person dies.
An experienced phlebologist can determine the presence of varicose veins in the lower part of the foot by obvious characteristic symptoms even on foot photos, but the method of treating the disease is chosen individually after a detailed examination of the patient and taking into account all featuresindividual body.
Laboratory and instrumental diagnostic methods are used to identify the presence and stage of development of the disease. Laboratory methods include general analysis of blood and urine.
The most common instrumental diagnostic method is the use of ultrasound examination of the leg veins. This technique allows you to visualize the vascular system and identify the stage of progress of the pathological process.
In addition, if necessary, the attending physician prescribes the following:
The use of occlusive venous plethysmography makes it possible to express the amount of blood in the veins in the lower part of the foot.
Only after a comprehensive examination and results are obtained, the patient is given appropriate treatment.
Modern medicine offers several treatment options for this disease - medicine, not medicine and surgery.
In parallel, after consulting with the attending physician, you can use non-traditional and alternative treatment methods at home.
Surgery is the most reliable method of treating this disease. The use of drug therapy in the form of tablets, special ointments and gels for external use can play a complementary role and, in fact, supportive therapy.
The use of drug therapy involves the use of several types of drugs during treatment - anticoagulant, anti-inflammatory, venotonic and fibrinolytic action
Anticoagulants thin the blood and prevent blood clots from forming. Anti-inflammatory drugs contribute to relieving the inflammatory process in the walls of the venous canal. Venotonic allows you to increase the tone of the vein walls, and fibrinolytic helps dissolve small clots and helps clear the venous bed.
Thanks to the use of medicines, most often the disappearance of manifestations of diseases such as edema, in addition to this, an improvement of superficial skin condition is observed. The main condition of using the drug is to follow the doctor's instructions and adhere to the dose of the medicine taken.
For complete healing of varicose veins, it is recommended to undergo surgery.
In addition, surgical methods are used if there are no positive dynamics during drug therapy.
The most common pathological surgical treatment methods are:
Sclerotherapy involves the use of special materials during the procedure - sclerosants, injected into the lumen of the affected vein and causing adhesion of the vessel wall. This procedure allows you to remove the veins from the circulatory system, which prevents the development of pathology. This technique is very rarely used in the event of a severe violation.
Phlebectomy consists of removing the affected area of a venous vessel. Often, this method is used to identify superficial vein lesions, but in some cases, it can be used in the treatment of deep vein veins in the extremities.
Laser coagulation is a minimally invasive surgical intervention and is performed using a laser, this allows you to remove the affected vein area from the circulatory system by attaching its walls under the action of laser radiation. This method of treatment gets the most positive feedback from patients, as its practice is painless and does not require a long recovery period.
The use of surgical treatment methods allows you to completely get rid of the characteristic symptoms of varicose veins. And the choice of surgical technique depends on the stage of pathological development, the individual characteristics of the patient and is performed by the treating physician.