Zhang Chengyu's legs are often heavy, swollen and weak, and there is no reason. The killer is probably varicose veins! Varicose veins are not just blue veins in the legs. According to the research of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, patients with varicose veins are 5.3 times more likely to suffer from deep vein embolism, pulmonary embolism and peripheral arterial disease than the general population. In Taiwan Province Province, nearly half of people will have varicose veins of lower limbs all their lives, which is even more careless. Varicose veins, also known as venous tumors and floating tendons, will occur in lower limbs, esophagus, rectum and other parts, among which varicose veins of lower limbs are the most common. According to the health data of Catholic St. Martin's Hospital, about 40 ~ 45% people in Taiwan Province Province will have varicose veins of lower limbs in their lifetime, of which about 70% are women and 30% are men. However, there are no obvious symptoms in the early stage of varicose veins, which usually start with itchy legs, painful and swollen legs, and heavy fatigue. Later, when standing, the blue veins will begin to bulge at the knee fossa behind the calf, which is a typical feature of varicose veins. If left unchecked, it may cause complications such as pulmonary embolism and deep vein embolism in addition to symptoms such as ulcer and bleeding. According to the research data published in Chang Gung Memorial Hospital from 2065438 to March 2008, the incidence of deep vein thrombosis in patients with varicose veins is 5.3 times that of the general population, while the incidence of pulmonary embolism and peripheral arterial disease is 1.73 times and 1.72 times that of the general population respectively. Peripheral arterial embolism and deep venous embolism may hinder arterial blood circulation and make the affected part ischemic, necrotic and even amputated; Pulmonary embolism may lead to cardiopulmonary failure, shock and even death. Therefore, if you usually have symptoms of varicose veins, you should pay more attention, consult a doctor and treat them as soon as possible. Symptoms of Varicose Veins Kazuhiko Imamura, a Japanese gastroenterologist, said that many people's feet are swollen and weak because of varicose veins, and listed the symptoms of varicose veins: foot weakness, pain and heaviness, foot swelling, itchy feet, brown skin, rough skin and skin inflammation caused by slight bleeding. And it's hard to heal. When sleeping, Zhang Xuelun, deputy director of dermatology at Chang Gung Hospital, pointed out in an interview that varicose veins for a long time can also cause leg inflammation, and these inflammatory factors may run to the surrounding deep veins or lungs, causing deep vein embolism, pulmonary embolism and other diseases. 30% of patients with pulmonary embolism died within one week, and 25% of these deceased died suddenly on the spot, which was not serious. The reason of varicose veins is that human blood will be sent from the heart, and then sent back to the heart after reaching the vein. In order to prevent blood from flowing backwards, there will be a part called vein wall valve in the vein, which will block blood from flowing backwards like a valve. According to the data of health education of Kaohsiung Veterans General Manager, if the valve on the vein wall is incomplete, or the vein is compressed for other reasons, the blood flowing through the vein will be blocked, the pressure in the vein wall will increase, and the vein wall will become cystic, leading to varicose veins. The factors that may cause varicose veins are listed as follows: Standing for a long time: Standing for a long time is the biggest cause of varicose veins, such as restaurants, service industries, nurses and other ethnic groups that need to stand and work, especially prone to varicose veins. Elevated venous pressure and intra-abdominal pressure: For example, pregnancy, ascites and abdominal tumor will increase venous pressure and intra-abdominal pressure, leading to varicose veins. Heredity: If the family has a history of varicose veins, it will make the offspring susceptible to varicose veins. Age: Old people are prone to varicose veins because of the lack of elasticity of blood vessels. Gender: Affected by lutein and other hormones, women are more likely to suffer from varicose veins than men. According to the data of Vascular Cures, a non-profit charity in the United States, venous valves can make the blood of lower limbs flow upward against gravity and avoid venous reflux. When the venous valve is not functioning well, it may cause varicose veins. The causes of venous valve disorder may include weak venous vessel wall, which leads to venous dilatation and valve leakage. There is a history of venous thrombosis, which leads to venous valve injury. Congenital valve defect. Varicose veins may be hereditary diseases, and such cases are diagnosed when there are many patients with varicose veins in the family; In addition, varicose veins may also be caused by trauma and trauma. No matter what the cause, abnormal valve function will lead to leg venous congestion and elevated blood pressure, thus further expanding the degree of varicose veins and increasing the risk of skin lesions, ankle ulcers and other symptoms. The blood reflux of great saphenous vein and other important vessels may be one of the hidden causes of varicose vein pain. Blood reflux, if not treated, may also lead to various more serious symptoms. Zhang Chengyu's legs are often heavy, swollen and weak, and there is no reason. The killer is probably varicose veins! Varicose veins are not just blue veins in the legs. According to the research of Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, patients with varicose veins are 5.3 times more likely to suffer from deep vein embolism, pulmonary embolism and peripheral arterial disease than the general population. In Taiwan Province Province, nearly half of people will have varicose veins of lower limbs all their lives, which is even more careless. Varicose veins, also known as venous tumors and floating tendons, will occur in lower limbs, esophagus, rectum and other parts, among which varicose veins of lower limbs are the most common. According to the health data of Catholic St. Martin's Hospital, about 40 ~ 45% people in Taiwan Province Province will have varicose veins of lower limbs in their lifetime, of which about 70% are women and 30% are men. However, there are no obvious symptoms in the early stage of varicose veins, which usually start with itchy legs, painful and swollen legs, and heavy fatigue. Later, when standing, the blue veins will begin to bulge at the knee fossa behind the calf, which is a typical feature of varicose veins. If left unchecked, it may cause complications such as pulmonary embolism and deep vein embolism in addition to symptoms such as ulcer and bleeding. According to the research data published in Chang Gung Memorial Hospital from 2065438 to March 2008, the incidence of deep vein thrombosis in patients with varicose veins is 5.3 times that of the general population, while the incidence of pulmonary embolism and peripheral arterial disease is 1.73 times and 1.72 times that of the general population respectively. Peripheral arterial embolism and deep venous embolism may hinder arterial blood circulation and make the affected part ischemic, necrotic and even amputated; Pulmonary embolism may lead to cardiopulmonary failure, shock and even death. Therefore, if you usually have symptoms of varicose veins, you should pay more attention, consult a doctor and treat them as soon as possible. Symptoms of Varicose Veins Kazuhiko Imamura, a Japanese gastroenterologist, said that many people's feet are swollen and weak because of varicose veins, and listed the symptoms of varicose veins: foot weakness, pain and heaviness, foot swelling, itchy feet, brown skin, rough skin and skin inflammation caused by slight bleeding. And it's hard to heal. When sleeping, Zhang Xuelun, deputy director of dermatology at Chang Gung Hospital, pointed out in an interview that varicose veins for a long time can also cause leg inflammation, and these inflammatory factors may run to the surrounding deep veins or lungs, causing deep vein embolism, pulmonary embolism and other diseases. 30% of patients with pulmonary embolism died within one week, and 25% of these deceased died suddenly on the spot, which was not serious. The reason of varicose veins is that human blood will be sent from the heart, and then sent back to the heart after reaching the vein. In order to prevent blood from flowing backwards, there will be a part called vein wall valve in the vein, which will block blood from flowing backwards like a valve. According to the data of health education of Kaohsiung Veterans General Manager, if the valve on the vein wall is incomplete, or the vein is compressed for other reasons, the blood flowing through the vein will be blocked, the pressure in the vein wall will increase, and the vein wall will become cystic, leading to varicose veins. The factors that may cause varicose veins are listed as follows: Standing for a long time: Standing for a long time is the biggest cause of varicose veins, such as restaurants, service industries, nurses and other ethnic groups that need to stand and work, especially prone to varicose veins. Elevated venous pressure and intra-abdominal pressure: For example, pregnancy, ascites and abdominal tumor will increase venous pressure and intra-abdominal pressure, leading to varicose veins. Heredity: If the family has a history of varicose veins, it will make the offspring susceptible to varicose veins. Age: Old people are prone to varicose veins because of the lack of elasticity of blood vessels. Gender: Affected by lutein and other hormones, women are more likely to suffer from varicose veins than men. According to the data of Vascular Cures, a non-profit charity in the United States, venous valves can make the blood of lower limbs flow upward against gravity and avoid venous reflux. When the venous valve is not functioning well, it may cause varicose veins. The causes of venous valve disorder may include weak venous vessel wall, which leads to venous dilatation and valve leakage. There is a history of venous thrombosis, which leads to venous valve injury. Congenital valve defect. Varicose veins may be hereditary diseases, and such cases are diagnosed when there are many patients with varicose veins in the family; In addition, varicose veins may also be caused by trauma and trauma. No matter what the cause, abnormal valve function will lead to leg venous congestion and elevated blood pressure, thus further expanding the degree of varicose veins and increasing the risk of skin lesions, ankle ulcers and other symptoms. The blood reflux of great saphenous vein and other important vessels may be one of the hidden causes of varicose vein pain. Blood reflux, if not treated, may also lead to various more serious symptoms. What about varicose veins? Treatment of varicose veins The American Heart Association points out that the treatment of varicose veins should be decided according to symptoms, location, severity and etiology. Treatment methods include lifestyle adjustment, compression therapy, local cauterization, surgery, vein cauterization, etc. Most patients with varicose veins need a variety of treatments. Although varicose veins cannot be completely cured, if varicose veins are suspected or have obvious symptoms, they should be treated immediately to prevent varicose veins from worsening and causing serious complications such as pulmonary embolism. After seeing a doctor, the doctor may take the following treatment methods according to the severity of symptoms: compression therapy: compress the foot with elastic socks or bandages to avoid venous reflux and congestion (hematocele) and help the deep blood flow of lower limbs. Sclerosing agent therapy: when you go to the clinic for treatment, the doctor may choose to use sclerosing agent injection. Through intravenous injection of sclerosing agent, blood vessels form thrombosis and fibrosis, so as to achieve the purpose of treating varicose veins. It has a good effect on small blood vessels, but it may still recur. Surgical treatment: when varicose veins are serious, doctors may suggest surgical resection, and according to the symptoms, vein stripping, perforated vein ligation, high ligation of great saphenous vein, vein resection, intravascular laser and other treatments are adopted. Again, varicose veins may be difficult to detect at the beginning. If you belong to high-risk groups such as standing for a long time, family inheritance, you must prevent it as early as possible, and reduce the chance of varicose veins by maintaining good living habits and weight. According to the British National Health Service, varicose veins can be roughly divided into the following types according to the location and type: trunk varicose veins: the appearance is horrible, and the varicose veins are close to the skin surface. Blood vessels are long, thick and have reticular varicose veins: blood vessels are red, sometimes tangled into reticular varicose veins: spider-like, with a blue or red cluster appearance, which can appear on the face or legs and is less dangerous. It does not form protrusions under the skin surface. The prevention of varicose veins can be prevented by keeping the correct posture, avoiding standing or sitting for a long time as far as possible, and moving your legs or raising them irregularly at least once an hour when sleeping, so that your legs are higher than your heart. Obese people should lose weight, which can reduce the chance of varicose veins and avoid high temperature. High temperature can make blood vessels dilate easily to avoid constipation, chronic lung disease and other diseases that lead to increased abdominal pressure. Some birth control pills may cause varicose veins. Yamatonokusushi, a professional doctor, should be consulted first, and elastic socks should be worn, so there is no room for varicose veins to expand. You'd better put it on at once when you get up early. If varicose veins have occurred, they should be treated as soon as possible to avoid the deterioration of varicose veins. Varicose veins are related to obesity, so patients are advised to lose weight to avoid the deterioration of varicose veins and prevent recurrence. Regular foot flexion and extension exercise and walking may help to improve the pumping effect of the calf. Four times a day, each time for 30 minutes, lift your feet to the same height as your heart and avoid standing or sitting for a long time. Quit smoking. An article edited by Debra Rose Wilson, an American registered practical nurse, suggests that patients with varicose veins can help control or improve symptoms in some ways, one of which is exercise, because exercise helps to promote blood circulation in the legs, push back the blood accumulated in the veins of lower limbs, and at the same time lower blood pressure and reduce the causes of varicose veins. Low-impact exercise can promote calf muscle operation without causing excessive injury. This kind of exercise includes swimming, walking, cycling and yoga. References: Vascular Diseases in allabout.co.jp/gm/gc/450286//Leaflets/Focus on Diversity-Veins-Leaflets. Pdf aha journals/doi/10.161/cyclic Aha. 1 10.