How do varicose veins form, I m only 16 years old now, how can I have varicose veins

Pathological changes in varicose veins occur mainly in the middle layer of the vein wall. In the initial stage, both the elastic and muscular tissues in the middle layer thicken, a change that can be seen as a compensatory response to increased venous pressure. In advanced stages, both muscle and elastic tissue atrophy, disappear, and are replaced by fibrous tissue, and the vein wall thins and loses its elasticity and expands.

The venous valve also atrophies and hardens. The microcirculation of the tissues around the diseased vein is also impaired due to the increase in venous pressure, causing malnutrition and fibroblast proliferation. The subcutaneous tissue at the site of the lesion is diffuse fibrosis with edema, and the edema fluid contains a large amount of protein, which in turn can cause fibrous tissue hyperplasia.

Venous stasis obstructs lymphatic return, and the high amount of protein in the lymphatic fluid aggravates tissue fibrosis. The result of this vicious cycle is a lack of oxygen to the local tissues, which reduces their ability to resist damage, and thus makes them prone to infection and ulcers.

Varicose veins are divided into internal and external causes.

The internal cause is due to congenital venous valve insufficiency.

The external cause is caused by excessive pressure on the lower limbs and long-term sitting and standing.

Quit smoking, because smoking can change the viscosity of the blood, and the blood becomes viscous and easy to stagnate.

If it is simple superficial varicose veins of the lower limbs, the general clinical symptoms are mild, the progression is slow, and most of them are manifested as simple varicose veins, and in a few cases, there may be thrombophlebitis, venous ulcers, etc.; If it is a deep vein valve insufficiency, or even a deep venous return obstruction, the condition is relatively serious, the calf has a feeling of heaviness when standing, easy fatigue, and even swelling and bursting pain of the lower limbs, and the later stage will occur ** nutritional changes, desquamation, atrophy, pigmentation, eczema ulcer formation.

Varicose veins refer to the tortuosity and dilation of veins due to factors such as blood stagnation and weak venous walls. Varicose veins can occur in many parts of the body, such as hemorrhoids are actually a kind of varicose veins, and clinical manifestations include esophageal and gastric varices, varicoceles and abdominal wall varices. Varicose veins most often occur in the lower extremities.

It is worth emphasizing that varicose veins are secondary manifestations of other lesions.

It doesn't matter how old it is, when you sleep at night, you can elevate your legs and use it for the sake of life.

Varicose veins can be treated in the following ways:

1. Change the previous work and living habits, avoid sitting for a long time, standing for a long time, soaking feet in hot water, bathing, and at the same time, for patients with a feeling of soreness, it is recommended to elevate the lower limbs when sitting, and for people who take long-distance planes, cars, and people who are engaged in long-term standing, such as teachers, doctors, workers, etc., you can wear elastic stockings to assist in compression bandaging**;

2. For patients with mild local and concentrated varicose vein masses, simple foam sclerosing agent ** can be used, which is simple and easy to do, but only suitable for patients with limited varicose veins;

3. For patients with varicose veins that have reached moderate to severe disease, minimally invasive ** can be used.

The severity of varicose veins is related to the condition.

1. Mild varicose veins.

It is characterized by telangiectasia, also known as reticular veins, and is less harmful.

2. Recurrent eczema and ulcers of the lower limbs.

Especially in the elderly, it is easy to have secondary infection or blood vessel rupture and bleeding, which is more harmful.

3. Severe superficial vein tortuosity.

Severe superficial vein tortuosity, easy to lead to vein rupture, such as varicose veins are locally clumpy, or even thinner, it is very dangerous, and it is necessary to seek medical attention as soon as possible to prevent heavy bleeding.

For mild varicose veins, it is recommended to wear compression stockings under the guidance of a doctor**. In daily life, it is necessary to avoid standing for a long time, elevate the affected limb to rest when sleeping and sitting, quit smoking and drinking, avoid staying up late, and do more exercise. May reduce congestion and pain.

1. Strengthen exercise: walking, jogging, cycling, and swimming are all good ways to strengthen muscles, reduce fat and cultivate endurance.

2. Light diet: In terms of diet, pay attention to eating less high-fat, high-sugar, and high-salt foods to avoid harming the veins.

3. Elevate the legs: When standing workers are resting at work, they should take off their shoes, their feet should be elevated, and their feet should be more than 30 cm higher than their hearts. When you return home after a long walk, you should also elevate your feet for 15 minutes to relieve the pressure of blood on the blood vessels in your lower limbs.