Varicose on the hands - a cosmetic defect or a dangerous anomaly that requires treatment?
People engaged in heavy physical work often have a pronounced venous pattern on their hands. Unfortunately, varicosis on the hands today is not only a "male" pathology. Dry statistics say that every fourth woman suffers from manifestations of this pathology.
Representatives of the Caucasoid race face this disease much more often than Negroids.
General information
In the hands of venous vessels have less pressure than in the lower limbs, so varicose veins are rare. The main cause of this pathology is the incorrect state of the venous valves.
This disease is not characterized by damage to the structure of venous valves. Therefore, their functionality is not violated.
Manifestation of
Persons suffering from varicose leg extensions always try to wear clothes that hide an ugly pattern. The situation with varicose on the hands is complicated by the fact that the upper limbs do not hide so. This brings a lot of inconvenience to the sick, especially to those who belong to the beautiful sex.
Appearance of brushes, in view of pathological widening of the veins, is strongly spoiled. On the back of the palm a sinuous bluish "pattern" forms, part of which extends to the ulnar zone. Alas, many young ladies complain only about the unattractiveness of their pens, forgetting that this is quite a dangerous disease that can lead to disastrous consequences.
Pay attention!
In view of the fact that varicose veins on the hands are rather a rare phenomenon in medicine, specialists have not yet developed a classification of this pathology. According to many physicians, varicose veins develop on the background of heavy regular physical labor. Often plays a negative role of overheating.
The most likely cause of this anomaly is the genetic factor.
For varicose on the hands, the following manifestations are characteristic:
- Stagnation of blood in the veins.
- The appearance of ugly "drawings" in the zones of the palms and elbows.
- The appearance of painful sensations, which can be and quite sharp( especially the brushes suffer).
- Relief of a venous pattern.
- Swelling of the veins when the hands are lowered.
When the pathological process progresses, the symptomatology is more pronounced. The patient's hands begin to grow numb and the person faces real problems during sleep. It is also difficult for a patient to keep even light objects, and the pain in his hands becomes stronger in all weather fluctuations.
Helping a patient
The first thing a person should do that has found that the venous pattern on his hands has changed greatly is to turn to a good phlebologist. After establishing the exact cause, provoked varicose veins on the hands, the patient is prescribed treatment.
Today, modern specialists resort to the following methods:
- ultrasound;
- drug therapy;
- laser therapy;
- sclerotherapy;
- surgical intervention.
The operation is prescribed only when other methods of treatment of the disease have been ineffective.
Even when varicose veins have a menacing appearance, specialists rarely resort to surgery, preferring conservative treatment. If the veins are enlarged very strongly, sclerotherapy is prescribed. This is a rejuvenating manipulation, the result of which is a beautiful and well-groomed appearance of the upper limbs.
The patient is also given the wearing of compression linen, the density and timing of the treatment are determined by the doctor. It is important to understand that the constant wearing of this "bandage" will rather harm the patient, rather than benefit him. The bandage is recommended to be worn only when active involvement of the hands is expected.
In addition, the doctor appoints the patient sparing gymnastics. Exercises are as follows:
- Pull up the aching limbs.
- Within twenty or fifty times to squeeze and unclasp brushes.
- Repeat the exercise two or three times during the day.
Preventive measures
It is important to reduce the load on the upper limbs. Not only women, but men suffering from varicose veins, it is not recommended to lift weights. It is also important to protect your hands from overheating. Temporarily should be refrained from visiting saunas and tanning beds. Sunbathe in the sun can be, but only in the shade.
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