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The capillary mesh on the legs becomes a cause of concern for many women, although it does not hurt and no longer manifests itself, but, meanwhile, a small number of the fair sex can boast of its absence, especially after childbirth.

I somehow don’t want to call this phenomenon a disease, because it must somehow manifest itself, in addition to the cyanotic-red network of protruding capillaries, but one has to reckon with it one way or another, and according to the International Classification the capillary network on the legs is classified as a chronic venous disease.

Speculation that if there are areas of dilated capillaries on the surface, then the deep veins are necessarily dilated and affected, completely groundless, since these are still different types of diseases with the same name. The vascular network on the legs can be created by subcutaneous dilated veins. This is called reticular, which, however, may appear already after the long-term dilated deep veins of the lower extremities, but in no way can be the cause of this expansion or contribute to it. Reticular varicose veins in itself is considered a cosmetic defect and nothing more.

Who's out of luck anymore?

As with many illnesses, being female loses here too. Not only do women pay special attention to the beauty of their legs, because they often want to keep them open without putting on trousers, this attack is more characteristic of women. Why?

It depends on estrogen, which regulates all this. Men don't have these surges of hormones., they have nothing to do with childbearing in the literal sense, so they are more protected from such troubles, although the vast majority of men might not have noticed this capillary network on their legs. Not everyone will answer whether he has it or not, because in men, capillary asterisks really appear mainly against the background of venous insufficiency, and this is already a problem.

With women it's different, like everything else. A woman will immediately see that blue or red capillaries have appeared on her legs and will even name the almost exact time of their appearance. Most likely, this happened during pregnancy, was associated with childbirth or abortion, or a gynecological disease, when hormones begin to behave incorrectly. However, for some, they may appear earlier, starting at the age of 15.

So, The main reasons for the appearance on the legs are considered to be:

• Hormonal disorders;
• Fascination with sunburn;
• Frequent stays in the cold in clothes that do not match the weather (some young girls like to walk in thin pantyhose);
• Hypoxia (people suffering from respiratory failure give out blue capillaries not only on the legs, but also on the face);
• Reception hormonal drugs, including hormonal contraceptives;
• genetic predisposition.

As with other vascular diseases, alcohol, smoking, overweight and excessive exercise will have their negative impact and aggravate the situation.

In addition, (another name for spider veins) appear on the background a fairly wide range of diseases on which there is no point in dwelling, since in those cases a person will be disturbed by problems of a different kind, since there will be a need to treat the underlying disease, where spider veins will play a secondary role.

What are they?

The vascular network consists of blue and red capillaries that have chosen some areas or extend to almost the entire limb. Small capillaries on the legs are classified depending on which vessel they came from, and therefore are divided into:

1. Arterial;
2. Venous;
3. Capillary.

Drawings on the legs dilated vessels can create a wide variety. It can be just stripes (linear), they can look like a tree (tree-like), spread in different directions (arachnid) or be present in the form of dots (dotted). It should be noted here that whatever pattern they create, this does not affect the treatment, because the approach to removing them does not depend on their pattern.

They do not hurt and usually do not bother a person. True, there is a rare painful form that occurs in women during menstruation. On critical days, the vascular network begins to "bloom" and remind of itself. She calms down when her period ends.

Vascular asterisk of venous origin (left) and stellate (right). Do not confuse the latter with a harmless vascular network. Angioma is a benign tumor and the approach to its treatment may be different.

They are bursting...

Sometimes long-standing dilated capillaries and long time those who do not manifest themselves in any way begin to break. IN various sources you can find out that the same hormonal disorders, injuries and stress on the lower limbs are the prerequisites for this. But anyway, the main reason that the capillaries burst, however, is the weakness of the vascular wall, because it is she who cannot withstand the slightest stress. As for the load on the lower extremities, it also plays a role, since increased pressure in the veins automatically increases it in the microcirculatory bed, so the capillaries also begin to suffer. And the hormonal status does not lose its relevance here either, since it also affects the fragility of blood vessels.

Thus, the main reasons that dilated capillaries burst on the legs are:

• Increased fragility of blood vessels;
• (lack of platelets inevitably leads to fragility of the vascular walls);
• Cirrhosis of the liver, which is usually accompanied by thrombocytopenia;
• Injuries;
• endocrine disorders.

What to do when the capillaries on the legs burst?

Anyway, ascorutin and troxevasin tablets will not interfere, but, on the contrary, will help. Of course, these are not the main means of combating the capillary network on the legs, but they have a beneficial effect on the walls of blood vessels. And then consult a doctor to decide on further treatment.

Having a hereditary predisposition to such a pathology, it would be good for women to strengthen preventive measures during pregnancy, so as not to be upset later because of damaged legs. The same askorutin, vitamin complexes, (with a certain nature of the problem), some folk remedies, work and rest regimen and less provocateurs in the form of cold, sun and excessive stress. After all, prevention is easier than cure.

And can it be cured?

Modern medicine has to offer various ways fighting the vascular network on the legs, but before listing all the means and thinking about how to remove the capillaries, it should be noted that any of the methods is good if the cause of the appearance of the capillary network is eradicated. For example, leaving the hormonal status uncorrected, there is no need to hope that everything will not return to its place.

What to treat?

The vascular network on the legs is treated with diathermocoagulation, that is, they act on tissues with high-frequency alternating currents. The method is based on passing current through tissues and heating them to such a temperature that irreversible phenomena occur due to protein coagulation. At the same time, the vascular walls wrinkle, wrap inside the vessel and thrombose it.

Currently, for the treatment of cosmetic problems with vessels, a more serious one is also successfully used, which is performed by inserting a laser light guide into the vessel using a catheter.

Non-invasive photocoagulation – for very small vessels

Laser coagulation - for larger protruding vessels

It is also widely used to remove the vascular network but the legs. A special substance (sclerosant) is injected into the vessel and glued together.

Sclerotherapy is a universal method for vessels of moderate diameter

Before deciding to remove the capillaries, of course, you need to consult a doctor and choose the best method of treatment. The main thing is that this issue is solvable and there is an opportunity to get rid of the problem forever.

Various diseases vascular system are currently one of the most common pathologies.

If a vein on the leg has come out, this is not only a cosmetic defect, but also a sign that the body has serious venous circulation disorders in the blood vessels of the lower extremities.

Most often, women suffer from such ailments, so quite often you can hear from them the question of what to do when the veins on the legs pop out.

If veins appear on the legs, you should immediately seek advice from a phlebologist, who, after a visual examination and a complex examination of the patient, will reveal exactly the reason why the vessels come out and how to get rid of it.

Most common cause the appearance of a venous pattern on the surface of the lower extremities is varicose veins.

Varicose veins of the legs - causes and symptoms

Varicose veins of the lower extremities is a pathology that leads to disturbances in the processes of providing venous circulation.

The development of this disease is more typical for the elderly, however, in recent years, the intensity of life leads to the fact that the disease begins to rapidly get younger and capture new groups of people.

The progression of the disorder is associated with the occurrence of stretching of the walls of blood vessels and their thinning. Women are the most susceptible to this disease. The thinning of the walls and their stretching leads to the formation of nodules.

Varicose veins of the extremities are the occurrence of their strong stretching. Quite often, such a pathology is accompanied by a simultaneous defeat of the mechanism of intravenous valves as a result of an infectious process.

There are certain prerequisites for the onset of the disease. In the event of the appearance of the first signs of this disease, it is necessary to immediately begin its treatment, since the progression of the disease leads to the appearance of quite serious consequences for the health and life of the patient.

The main factors; contributing to the appearance of varicose veins are:

• pregnancy;
• performance of professional and labor activities associated with the provision of a heavy load on the legs for a long period of time;
• the presence of a genetic predisposition;
• the use of certain medications and sex hormones during therapy;
• a person is overweight or obese;
• maintaining an inactive or sedentary lifestyle;

In addition, the cause of varicose veins may be the lack of sports training and some other factors.

The main symptoms and diagnosis of the disease

Exists a large number of symptoms characterizing the presence of varicose veins in a patient, but they do not always appear simultaneously.

In some cases, the presence of pathology in the body can be visually identified by the appearance of the limbs, but the patient practically does not feel any signs of discomfort.

External signs manifestations of the disease are the appearance of specific nodules located along the location of the damaged vessel, swelling of the vein and its elevation above the leg tissue and the appearance of a specific vascular network.

It should be remembered that in some cases even healthy venous vessels can appear through thin skin and this phenomenon is not a symptom of vein disease.

The main symptoms characteristic of varicose veins of the lower extremities are the following:

1. The appearance of excessive fatigue and pain in the legs. Most often, the pain appears in the evening or at night. Simultaneously with these symptoms, the patient may experience convulsions, especially often this phenomenon is observed in the supine position.
2. The patient registers a high degree of swelling of the extremities. This is especially noticeable in women bearing a child, which is associated with an increased load on the body during this period.

Additionally, itching is observed in the area of ​​pathology development. The affected blood vessel begins to itch.

In the event that a vein has come out on the limbs, it is recommended to consult a phlebologist for advice and for diagnostics.

After conducting a diagnostic study, the doctor makes a diagnosis and prescribes timely and adequate treatment in accordance with the results of the study and the individual characteristics of the patient's body.

The most popular diagnostic method is ultrasound. Its implementation is combined with the use of dopplerography. In the process of carrying out manipulations, the doctor examines the condition of the vascular wall, and assess the degree of blood flow disturbance. During the examination, both duplex and triplex and color can be used.

The diagnostic method is chosen by the doctor, taking into account the patient's complaints and the capabilities of the medical institution.

What to do if a vein pops out?

If small nodules are found on the legs, then you should consult a doctor as soon as possible. You should not think that varicose veins can go away on their own.

The fact is that the disease gradually progresses and the state of the vascular system only worsens over time.

Over time, in the course of the development of the disease, it passes from one stage to another, it is for this reason that treatment should be started as soon as possible.

If the vein on the leg has come out strongly, then after consulting with the doctor and after examining, strictly follow the treatment recommended by the doctor.

At the moment, there are several ways to correct the situation. The whole variety of adjustment methods can be divided into several groups, they are:

• conservative methods of correction;
• surgical;
• minimally invasive;
• folk.

Conservative method of correction

In the absence of pronounced signs and disturbing symptoms, the patient is most often recommended to use drug therapy.

The main task of such therapy is to relieve the existing discomfort. The tablets and creams used in this case allow you to thin the blood, and thanks to this effect, the pumping of blood through the vessels is much easier.

There are a large number of pharmaceutical preparations used for conservative treatment.

The most popular medications for the treatment of varicose veins are the following:

1. Detralex.
2. Phlebodia.
3. Troxevasin and some others.

These drugs should be taken for a long period of time to provide the proper therapeutic effect.

In the form of complementary treatment, specialized creams and ointments can be used. These compounds should be smeared in places where the presence of small nodules is revealed. In places where the vein protrudes, it begins to noticeably pulsate. When using ointments in combination with massage, swelling of the limbs can be significantly reduced, which will have a beneficial effect not only on the condition of the legs, but also on the general condition of the body.

These compositions are:

• Troxevasin;
• Lyoton;
• Venolife and others.

If necessary, the doctor may prescribe medications such as:

1. Askorutin.
2. Aspirin.
3. Curantyl.

The latter drugs help to improve blood flow in the arterial and venous vessels of the circulatory system.

The indicated lists of drugs are used if the veins on the legs have only begun to appear. Such a method of correction does not guarantee a complete recovery. The adjustment will improve the patient's condition and the main symptoms gradually disappear.

However, in this situation, those veins that have already crawled out will not disappear.

Application of surgical correction

If detected in an unopened form, the problem of protruding veins can be solved with the help of a sufficiently simple ways. Laser therapy and sclerotherapy are recognized as such methods of correction.

Sclerosing is based on the procedure of introducing a special substance, a sclerosant, into the damaged vein. This procedure leads to the fact that after a few days the damaged area begins to stick together and degenerate into connective tissue. As a result of such manipulations, the dilated sections of the veins disappear.

Therapy with laser equipment involves the treatment of the affected area of ​​the vessel through the skin. During the treatment, the patient does not feel discomfort and can immediately go home after the procedure.

If the veins with varicose veins have come out strongly, surgery may be required. This method of treating varicose veins is the oldest and most commonly used at the moment.

The method of surgical intervention is called phlebectomy. Such an intervention fully guarantees a successful result. When conducting surgical operation general or epidural anesthesia is used.

After the operation, the patient must use special anti-varicose compression underwear for some time and take medicines recommended by the attending physician

Alternative methods of therapy and treatment during pregnancy

Traditional medicine for the treatment of varicose veins in the legs offers its methods of treatment and prevention. However, it should be noted that most doctors consider folk methods carrying out the prevention and treatment of varicose veins is practically useless or ineffective. It is impossible to cure varicose veins in this way, but it is quite possible to maintain the state of the vascular system.

One of the most popular folk ways to influence the venous system of the limbs is the use of chestnut tincture. To carry out the procedures, you will need to prepare such a tincture. For this purpose, you need to use only the fruits of wild chestnut. Before preparing the tincture, the fruits will need to be crushed. Prepared raw materials are poured into 0.5 liters of vodka and infused for two weeks. The resulting tincture is used to wipe the affected areas. The procedure is best done twice a day in the morning and evening.

They can appear at almost any age in men and women. Their appearance is not always accompanied by painful sensations, but the very fact of the presence of such formations causes a certain discomfort. In addition, corns do not look aesthetically pleasing, and this is especially important for people who are accustomed to paying great attention to their appearance.

Causes of corns on the feet

There are several reasons for the appearance of corns:

Additional friction and stress on the legs

Friction occurs when .

If the shoes do not fit in size, are made of poor quality or from rough materials, then the feet will immediately feel it. Particularly affected in this sense are the legs of modern fashionistas, who, in the pursuit of beauty and originality, often forget that shoes should be as comfortable as possible.

An additional load on the legs occurs when a person, in addition to wearing uncomfortable shoes, often “shoulders” additional weight. It could be like own kilograms, and miscellaneous items that have to be carried at work.

Tendency of the skin to increased keratinization

This is a physical feature that is not caused by external mechanical factors.

Certain diseases and vitamin deficiencies

The cause of the appearance of corns on the feet can be any disease.

So, the appearance of growths is affected by: psoriasis, diabetes, flat feet. These diseases greatly affect the sensitivity of the skin, so it becomes more susceptible to any impact. Similarly affects the epidermis and lack of vitamin A.

If the reason is not only in external influences, then it is necessary to treat corns in a complex manner, simultaneously maintaining the health of the whole organism.

Treatment of calluses on the feet

Dry (hard) callus on the foot

Many are familiar. This formation is a coarsened area of ​​the skin, which, in turn, has a root that extends deep into the skin. Because of this root, friction occurs inside the foot - and the corn gradually grows.

After some time, the formation of cracks becomes possible, and this is a completely different stage, which threatens to introduce an infection. Thus, dry corns need to be disposed of in time, while everything has not gone too far.

There are several ways to treat this case:

• . This method involves removing the build-up with liquid nitrogen. The procedure lasts a short time and gives good results. Nitrogen-freezed tissues are rejected by the body after some time and replaced by healthy skin. After the procedure, it is recommended to carry out the prevention of new corns, using a special plaster.
• . The laser is safe and fast way remove the build-up, in addition, this method absolutely guarantees protection against infections. But laser removal and removal with nitrogen are options that you need to resort to if you can’t remove the corn on your own (in advanced cases). There are simpler and more accessible methods that are advisable to apply in the early stages.
• Anti-corn plaster. This patch contains salicylic acid, which perfectly dissolves the stratum corneum. If, after wearing it, steam out the legs, then in mild cases, the corn can be cleaned off on its own.
• Baths at home. If calluses are just beginning to form on your feet, you can try to prevent their growth with the help of special baths. Tea tree oil, baking soda, salt or apple cider vinegar - all these ingredients added to the water will help soften the skin and remove excess keratinized areas. For a more stable result, it is recommended to make compresses based on special gels and creams or on the basis of improvised means: vegetable oil, lemon juice, castor oil mixed with glycerin.

Rod (growing) corns

Appear from prolonged exposure to the foot of a foreign body. It may even be a common splinter. An infection can also cause trouble, which, fortunately, happens less often.

This type of corn is distinguished the presence of a rod located in the very center of the growth.

Treatment of corns in this case is not recommended to be carried out on your own, it is better to immediately go to specialists. Removal of corns is carried out by surgical intervention either by laser removal. In any case, the operation itself does not end there. After getting rid of the build-up, the place where the formation was, will need to be processed for some time. antibacterial And antiviral drugs.

Corns on the feet are similar in appearance to.

Water calluses on the feet

Treatment in most cases can be done at home (excluding the most advanced options).

When the corn is small and not very painful, it is enough wash the site with water And cover it with plaster. You need to try not to irritate the inflamed leg for a while. When the bubble is too large, interferes with walking and causes discomfort, you can gently open it (but it is better to wait until). Previously, the leg and hands are treated with antiseptic agents, after which the skin on the callus is pierced with a thin (also carefully processed) needle.

In no case should you pierce the bubble in the middle and vertically, for a puncture it is better to choose the very edge of the corn, and you need to make a hole at an angle. Next, gently squeeze out the liquid, being careful not to damage the upper thin skin. The place of the corn is processed antimicrobial agent, and superimposed on top bactericidal plaster.

In the case when the inflammation is serious, and there is also a possibility of infection, you should immediately consult a doctor, otherwise the consequences of even a small wound can be very serious.

What to do if the callus on the foot hurts

When severe pain from calluses prevents you from feeling comfortable, you have to resort to emergency measures. Among the effective painkillers recipes can be called saline And chamomile baths.

To prepare saline solution you need to add a little sea salt to a container with warm water. In this water, you should hold the foot, however, this method is not suitable when it comes to water callus with torn skin.

Chamomile baths are suitable for any occasion.. Chamomile flowers are added to warm water, and this mixture is infused for an hour, after which the resulting infusion is heated and used as a foot bath. Feet should be held in it for 10-15 minutes.

Such baths will help relieve pain and make recovery more comfortable.

Folk recipes for the treatment of corns on the foot

Among the effective folk recipes for the treatment of corns, the following can be called:

• Celandine ointment. Such an ointment is prepared very simply: celandine juice is mixed with petroleum jelly or butter (unsalted) in a ratio of one to four. It is recommended to add carbolic acid to this ointment, which will help to keep it longer.
• Compress using figs. Calluses should be steamed, after which pieces of chopped figs are applied to them and fixed with a plaster. Fruits can also be chopped with a blender or in a meat grinder.
• Potato compress. Peeled potatoes should be crushed and applied in the form of gruel to the corn, securing with a bandage or gauze. You need to change such a compress every two hours, this will help relieve pain and discomfort.
• Burdock root decoction. Such a decoction is widely used in folk medicine to combat various ailments, it also helps in the fight against corns. It is good to use the burdock root itself in crushed form - such a slurry can be applied to the leg before going to bed.

Many peoples of the world have their own simple recipes for dealing with corns. However, it must be remembered that ethnoscience suitable when treatment is required for not very neglected forms of growths. Such recipes are also good for prevention. If the situation is serious, then it is impossible to postpone going to the doctor, otherwise it will further aggravate the problem.

Urgently run to the doctor. Such manifestations often indicate serious pathologies that can affect both the central nervous system and the cardiovascular system.

Why do bruises appear on the legs: determine the cause

Usually, bruises on the legs appear as a result of mechanical damage to the skin of the lower extremities, for example, when struck or bruised. The appearance of a cyanotic skin color is caused by squeezing and rupture of blood vessels at the site of impact, resulting in the formation of a subcutaneous hematoma, which appears on the skin as a bruise.

The appearance of bruises on the legs without a reason cannot occur. The reason for this may be hidden in the internal processes occurring in the body. Most often, such symptoms occur when there is a violation of blood circulation, depletion of the walls of the arteries or internal hemorrhages.

This can happen due to a lack or excess in the blood of substances such as selenium, cobalt or calcium. In some cases, bruises can form as a result of the development of sepsis, asphyxia, or frostbite of the skin.

In addition, the formation of blue spots on the legs can provoke the intake of certain medicines which contain substances that slow down blood clotting. And if the capillary walls are too thin, when they break, internal hemorrhages occur, which lead to bruising. These substances include acetylsalicylic acid, ibuprofen and naproxen.

It is also worth noting that bruising on the legs can occur due to deficiency in the body. Since it is he who is involved in the process of strengthening the walls of blood vessels and small capillaries. You can replenish it very easily. To do this, you need to consume a little after each meal. lemon juice diluted with water.

But for people who suffer from inflammatory diseases of the stomach and duodenum, this method of replenishing vitamin C in the body is not suitable, as it can lead to an exacerbation of the disease. In this case, vitamin complexes are required, which will also contribute to the replenishment of vitamin K, the deficiency of which can also lead to bruising on the legs and other parts of the body. This chemical element, like vitamin C, is responsible for blood clotting.

The appearance of bruises on the legs cannot just happen. Quite often, the reason for this is malnutrition or vitamin deficiency. Sudden changes in body weight, frequent stress, overwork - all this can lead to disruption nervous system which also affects blood circulation. Therefore, because of this, bruises on the legs can also form.

Besides, this disease quite often seen in nursing mothers and people suffering from liver pathologies.

In some cases, the “culprit” of bruising on the legs may be thin skin and the proximity of capillaries to it. In this case, even minor blows can lead to the formation of blue spots on the lower extremities.

Pathological causes of bruising on the legs

If you have bruises on your legs for no reason, then you may have some kind of disease that contributes to the destruction of capillaries and the deterioration of blood clotting. Let's talk in detail about each of the possible reasons.

Diseases of the veins

Various diseases of the legs can also provoke the appearance of bruises on the legs. Moreover, in addition to them, “asterisks” and nodules may appear on the lower extremities. As a rule, such diseases are accompanied by severe pain in the legs, which intensifies in the evening.

Vein diseases require urgent treatment. It is not worth taking any measures on your own in this case, as this can lead to various complications. If the above symptoms occur, you should contact a phlebologist.

It is possible to reveal the fact of the presence of complications by passing an ultrasound examination of the vessels of the legs. If the disease is detected, then the doctor prescribes individual treatment, which may include:

• wearing compression stockings;
• taking drugs that increase the tone of the veins;
• sclerotherapy, during which intravenous administration of special drugs that promote gluing of blood vessels takes place.

Unfortunately, sclerotherapy does not help to get rid of the disease. It only helps to eliminate symptoms, that is, bruises and "stars".

Operative methods can also be used to treat venous diseases. But resort to them, as a rule, only in severe cases.

Fragility of blood vessels

When a bruise on the leg appeared on its own, this is an alarming sign indicating thinning of the walls of blood vessels, as a result of which they become brittle and fragile. Most often, this problem occurs during periods of beriberi, when the body begins to experience a deficiency of vitamins and minerals.

Vitamin complexes should be taken according to the attached instructions. After all, an overabundance of vitamins and minerals can also lead to various health problems.

It should be noted that the fragility of blood vessels is often observed precisely with a deficiency of selenium, cobalt and calcium in the body. Therefore, you should review your diet well and include more fresh fruits and vegetables in it. This will help reduce the risk of bruising on the body in the future.

Blood diseases

These pathologies are quite rare, but still they can also provoke bruising on the legs and body. If you have undergone a complete medical examination, which did not reveal varicose veins or other pathologies in you, then it is likely that the cause of bruising of the body lies precisely in such serious diseases.

As a rule, these pathologies are accompanied by poor healing of wounds and abrasions, even the smallest ones. If blood diseases are detected, a person needs to take care of his body and maintain the condition of the body with the help of special medications.

kidney failure

The liver is the most functional organ that is involved in more than 500 processes in the body, including homeostasis (blood clotting). That is why, with any violation of the functionality of this organ, blood thinning occurs and bruises occur, which we can observe in the form of bruises.

With serious pathologies of the liver, bruises can appear not only on the legs, but also on other parts of the body, even on the face. In this case, the skin acquires an unhealthy yellow tint. it is impossible to ignore such diseases, since as they develop, they can lead not only to subcutaneous hemorrhages, but also to internal ones, which in some cases ends in death.

Therefore, with the primary manifestations of symptoms of a violation of the functionality of the liver, you should immediately seek help from a doctor.

All these diseases are quite serious and only a qualified doctor should deal with their treatment. It requires the use of special drugs that help strengthen the walls of the arteries and dissolve blood clots, if any. In some cases, physical therapy may also be required.

If bruises appear on your legs, while you have not received any injuries before, then in this way your body gives you a signal that some violations are occurring in it. Therefore, the best preventive method in this case is the timely diagnosis of diseases. And since most of the pathologies in the initial stages of their development do not manifest themselves in any way, one should periodically (every 6-12 months) undergo examinations in medical centers.

To protect yourself from bruising on your legs, experts advise:

• Increase physical activity. If you regularly arrange for yourself hiking, doing light gymnastics or fitness, then you can help strengthen blood vessels. In the event that your professional activity requires a long stay in a sitting position, then you should periodically take breaks and stretch your leg muscles.
• Get regular foot massages. This procedure is easy to perform and can be easily carried out at home. To do this, you need to apply any cream on the skin of the legs and rub it with light massage movements from the knees to the thigh and from the lower leg to the top of the foot.
• Wear only comfortable shoes. Avoid high-heeled shoes and tight stockings that impair blood circulation.
• Eat properly. It is important to include more fruits and vegetables in your diet, which are rich in vitamins and minerals. They will help strengthen the walls of blood vessels and prevent bruising on the legs.
• Do not carry heavy bags.
• Do not engage in strenuous exercise. But do not forget about sports at all. Moderate physical activity contributes not only to strengthening muscles, but also to increasing vascular tone.
• If you are overweight, go on a low-calorie diet that will help reduce body weight and thereby reduce the load on the body.

How to eliminate bruises on the legs: effective methods

If you already have bruises on your legs and you want to get rid of them as soon as possible, then modern topical pharmaceuticals that help dissolve hematomas can come to your aid. They are applied to the skin, usually 2-3 times a day.

When bruises appear on the legs for no reason, then you should take contrast baths regularly. They contribute to the hardening of the skin, making them more resistant to various kinds of influences. At the same time, the walls of the capillaries are strengthened and cease to be fragile and brittle.

For this procedure, you will need cold and hot water. Since we are talking about the problem of the legs, it is better to use the shower jet. Rinse them first cold water, and after hot. So alternate exposure to changeable temperatures for 5-10 minutes.

This procedure should be carried out daily until the problem ceases to bother you. It will be good if after a contrast bath you will do a foot massage.

Folk remedies for bruising

To speed up the healing of existing bruises, you can use traditional medicine.

To do this, you can take an aloe leaf, cut it lengthwise and attach it to the bruise. For convenience, it can be fixed with a bandage or a wide plaster, since aloe should be kept for several hours. And for best effect it is better to leave it on all night.

Ordinary potatoes also help to cope well with bruises. Take a couple of small potatoes and boil them until tender without peeling. Then mash the cooked potatoes and add a few tablespoons of honey and wheat flour to it.

Blind a cake from the resulting mass. And while it has not completely cooled down, attach it to the damaged area. It is recommended to keep such a compress from 6 to 10 hours.

Remember that bruises on the legs cannot appear without a reason. With their frequent occurrence, you should contact a specialist, since in some cases such a symptom can also manifest itself as oncological diseases and other serious pathologies.

Modern women are very fond of wearing short skirts, but after 25-30 years, not everyone can afford such a bold outfit. The reason for this is the appearance of a vein network on the legs; over the past few years, this disease has become quite younger, especially when you consider that 30 years ago it was diagnosed in more mature women. Let's figure out what causes the appearance of varicose veins on the legs, what are its health consequences, how to get rid of the disease and whether it is possible to prevent the development of this deficiency. Let's look at the symptoms in the photo and find out everything about the latest methods of treatment at home

Varicose veins are a vascular disease in which normal blood flow is disrupted in a vein. A vein is a rather complex organ because, unlike arteries, it has valves. With each contraction of the heart muscle, they open and allow blood to pass through the vein. After that, the valves close, preventing the passage of blood in the opposite direction. With the development of varicose veins, the veins undergo dystrophic changes and expand, and the valves, accordingly, cease to perform their functions. The blood in the vessels stagnates, provoking an aggravation of the disease. If this process occurs in capillaries or superficial veins, a vascular pattern or vein network appears on the skin. If the operation of the valves of large veins is disrupted, then the legs are covered with thick cyanotic venous streaks and ugly knots.

Look at the symptoms of varicose veins on the legs in the photo illustrating the various manifestations of the disease:

Causes of varicose veins on the legs

According to statistics, women suffer from this disease three times more often than men. The occurrence of varicose veins on the legs is caused by two factors: congenital (heredity) and acquired. Consider the causes of the acquired factor that contribute to the development of the venous network. The most common include:

• violation of the hormonal background of the body, in particular with the increased production of estrogens in women;
• the presence of endocrine diseases;
• a sedentary lifestyle, including prolonged static loads on the legs without rest, which cause congestion in the veins and circulatory disorders;
• overweight, as any extra pounds increase the load on the vessels;
• pregnancy;
• abuse of wearing high-heeled shoes;
• bad habits, including malnutrition.

The appearance of a venous network on the legs, sensations of pain, and heaviness in the legs indicate damage to the main veins in the legs and impaired capillary circulation in the walls of blood vessels. Such pathologies affect the processes of cell nutrition, which causes degenerative changes in the structure of the veins. As a result of all these processes, a person develops varicose veins.

Cause - damage to the valves of the veins

Typical symptoms of varicose veins (with photo)

Many patients confuse the first signs of the disease and the characteristic symptoms of varicose veins with banal leg fatigue. However, the sooner the appearance of varicose veins is diagnosed, the more effective and successful its treatment will be. Therefore, it is very important to be able to recognize the symptoms of varicose veins in the initial stages.

A feeling of heaviness and fatigue in the legs, pain and discomfort can indicate a violation of blood flow in the vessels. Often the disease is accompanied by swelling of the calves, a bursting feeling in the limbs. Later, bruises may appear on the skin, the legs are covered with a capillary network similar to a cobweb. More detailed information you can see how the varicose mesh on the legs looks like from the photo on this page.

Treatment of the venous network on the legs - how to get rid of the problem?

Today, for the treatment of varicose veins on the legs, there is a whole arsenal of tablet preparations, potions, ointments and gels. However, before choosing best option therapy, you should consult your doctor. He will conduct a thorough examination and advise on how to get rid of varicose veins on the legs, based on the individual characteristics of each individual patient. You can get rid of the problem yourself, at home, only using the recommendations of an experienced doctor. Folk ways can only worsen the condition of the circulatory system and lead to the development of trophic ulcers.

Trophic ulcer is a complication

The most benign include medical methods for the treatment of varicose veins, these include the use of drugs, gels and ointments. Unfortunately, it is impossible to remove an already dilated vein with such drugs, but medicines that belong to the group of phlebotonics can normalize the functioning of valves, thicken blood vessels, increase the tone of their walls, make them stronger and more elastic. You can recommend "Troxevasin" in capsules and gel, "Venarus", "Detralex". They are taken for a long time, courses for 2-3 months with breaks for 1-2 months. With a favorable outcome of the treatment, the vein may shrink, decrease in size, and the venous network may disappear. More radical methods include methods of physical and chemical action on the vein wall, which allow eliminating spider veins.

On this moment Sclerotherapy is the most modern and most commonly used method in practice. Its essence lies in the introduction into the cavity of a pathologically altered vein of a special drug - a sclerosant - which glues the walls of blood vessels with their further resorption. After the recovery period, there is no hint of a venous network at the injection site. Indications for sclerotherapy are all types of loose varicose veins, which manifest themselves in the form of vascular networks and asterisks. Contraindications include pregnancy, lactation, deep vein thrombosis, unsatisfactory general somatic condition of the patient.

Also quite common and effective method, allowing to remove varicose mesh on the legs, is a laser correction. The principle of operation of a laser beam is based on the thermal effect that creates radiation by interacting with a substance acting as a pigment. It stains affected veins red or blue. This method allows you to remove varicose veins on the legs without cutting the tissue. Under the influence of laser radiation, the affected vessel heats up and sticks together, as a result of which blood does not enter it and the varicose network disappears from the surface of the skin.

How to remove varicose veins on the legs with a diet?

Many women, thinking about the problem of how to remove varicose veins on their legs, try to adjust their diet. And this is the right way to success, diet can correct the elasticity of the vascular bed. The very first thing you need to pay attention to is physical weight. If there are signs of obesity or simply overweight, this must be dealt with with the help of loads and normalization of nutrition. The diet for such a disease should be designed in such a way that the diet includes foods that affect the condition of the blood and blood vessels. First of all, these are foods rich in proteins. These include shrimp, squid, fish and other seafood. Seafood is good in that they help strengthen the walls of blood vessels, preventing them from stretching. Good to include in your diet sea ​​kale, which contains copper and bioflavonoids that promote healing of blood vessels.

A diet for varicose veins of the legs should include all the vitamins and minerals necessary for the body. Vitamin B is found in meat, liver, cereals. Kiwi, black and red currants, citrus fruits and other foods are rich in vitamin C. It is important to eat foods rich in plant fiber (vegetables, fruits, celery, lentils, oatmeal).

Prevention is the key to beauty!

Treatment of varicose veins on the legs is a long and complicated process, therefore, it is better to try to prevent its occurrence. Prevention of the pathology of the vascular bed is a guarantee of the beauty and attractiveness of women's legs until old age. At the first appearance of symptoms of the disease, it is necessary to stop wearing high-heeled shoes. It is not recommended to stand on one leg for a long time, or to sit with one foot on the other. This compresses the vessels, and the movement of blood through them slows down. It is important to pay attention to the legs and perform simple physical exercises that help get rid of varicose veins: swimming, walking up stairs, cycling.

In order for the venous network not to spoil the legs, it is necessary to move more, fully relax and eat rationally. It is also important to understand that if the cause of the appearance of spider veins on the legs is the presence of any concomitant disease, then it must be treated, otherwise, even after the cosmetic removal of the venous network and the implementation of preventive measures, a relapse of the disease is guaranteed.