Features of modern treatment of atherosclerosis of the vessels of the lower extremities
Atherosclerosis of the vessels of the lower extremities is the most insidious and dangerous disease. This is explained by the fact that the disease often occurs when a person is at a young age. Characterized by atherosclerosis, a gradual decrease in the arterial lumen, which is achieved with the help of specific deposits on their internal walls.
A distinctive feature of the disease is that a person feels well and does not feel any alarming signs until the arterial gleam is narrowed by sixty percent.
Modern physicians believe that the first signs of a dangerous disease can be observed already in ten-year-old children.
Alarming symptoms of
For a long time, atherosclerosis of the lower limbs is asymptomatic and manifests itself only in the case of prolonged physical exertion. The main sign of this complex and dangerous disease is the presence of painful sensations in the legs, manifested during intense movements.
This sign of dangerous pathology is referred to in medicine as "intermittent claudication".This is explained by the fact that in the case of painful sensations that have arisen as a result of disproportionate loads on the lower limbs, a person is forced to stop and wait until they have subsided.
If the disease is not treated, it is rapidly progressing, which leads to a reduction in the "painless" distance. After that, a person feels pain in the legs, even in a state of complete rest.
The following symptoms of atherosclerosis of the vessels of the lower extremities are also noted:
- The leg is numb.
- On the feet and lower legs, characteristic ulcers appear, which do not heal for a long time.
- Appearance on the skin of characteristic cracks.
If there are specific symptoms of arteriosclerosis of the vessels of the lower extremities, delay with visiting a qualified vascular surgeon is not necessary. If treatment is not timely, there is a real risk of amputation of the affected limb.
Features of medical care
To avoid terrible consequences, treatment of atherosclerosis of the lower limbs should be started as soon as possible. It is important to remember that self-diagnosis and self-treatment in this case of death are similar. The correct medical strategy can be suggested only by a qualified doctor.
Treatment of atherosclerosis of the vessels of the lower limbs involves:
- medication;
- surgical intervention( topical for the most severe cases);
- normalization of a way of life.
In order for the healing strategy to bear fruit, the patient undertakes to fulfill all the requirements of his doctor. In case of omission of one of the necessary elements, the risk of recurrence will increase at times.
Medications
When the doctor decides on the conservative treatment of atherosclerosis of the lower limbs, he appoints the patient medications that stop cholesterol deposition on the vascular walls. Most often, the patient is prescribed atoras and atorvastatin.
Also prescribed are such blood-thinning drugs as:
- Aspecard.
- Aspirin.
- Warfarin.
- Clopidogrel.
It is recommended to take these medicines before going to bed.
Effective effect on the patient's body is provided by intravenous infusions, presupposing the introduction of vascular medications. The procedures are carried out at least 2 times a year. The following drugs are prescribed for the patient:
- Heparin.
- Ilomedin.
- Tivortin.
- Trental.
Surgical treatment
The essence of the surgical treatment of atherosclerosis of the lower limbs is to eliminate pathological plaques and expand the narrowed areas. In the most difficult cases, the doctor performs shunting, which involves a radical replacement of pathological areas with an artificial prosthesis.
"Babushkin" chest
Treatment of atherosclerosis of the vessels of the lower limbs with the help of traditional medicine involves the following manipulations:
- execution of mud baths;
- implementation of ozocerite procedures;
- implementation of paraffin procedures;
- rubbing the incense into the problem areas;
- compresses;
- adhering to a strict vegetarian diet.
In the case of atherosclerosis of the lower limbs, it is extremely important to perform a blood purification procedure. This can help the use of infusion, prepared from carrot and beet juices.
The use of clay water, prepared with the addition of lemon juice, also improves blood circulation.
Features of correct nutrition
Atherosclerosis of the vessels of the lower extremities involves a radical revision of its diet. The purpose of the diet is to reduce the number of "cholesterol" products. The patient is strictly prohibited products of animal origin: butter and( especially) margarine, as well as fatty meat and poultry. About sausages, sausages, brisket and bacon must be forgotten, replacing them with turkey or veal. To exclude from the menu it is necessary and confectionery sweets rich with a creamy cream. Sweetmongers need to focus on sweet fruits( dates, bananas, mangoes), dried fruits and low-fat cottage cheese products.
You can also taste:
- rabbit meat;
- chicken meat;
- marine fish;
- chicken eggs( they can be eaten no more than once or twice in seven days);
- vegetable soups;
- cereals;
- pasta.
Drinking alcohol should be reduced. From gazosoderzhaschih drinks and all sorts of cocktails are recommended to abandon completely, and a good white wine can be used to make medicinal honey onion "gruel".