Cones on the veins of the legs are one of the most uncomfortable manifestations of varicose veins. There is a venous disease due to a malfunction of the internal valves, which provokes a violation of reflux (reverse blood outflow), deformation of the walls of the vessels. The latter begin to stretch, which is why blood accumulates inside the vein. As a result, stagnation forms, which serve as the cause of the appearance of visible seals - cones.
Most often, cones on the veins of the legs are detected if the patient’s varicose veins are in the 3-4 stage of their development, when venous congestion and malfunction of the blood outflow become pathological. A similar symptom, as a rule, indicates the presence of serious dysfunction in the activity of venous valves.
Cones Factors
Cones on the veins of the legs can appear due to a hereditary predisposition if, subject to distension, weak vessels are present in most of the patient's relatives.
Also, varicose veins in the stage of the appearance of cones can develop under the influence of the following factors:
- Damage to the lower extremity of a traumatic nature: bruises, fractures, strokes, accompanied by the appearance of extensive hematomas.
- Intense physical activity, regular carrying and lifting weights.
- Professional factor, when the patient, due to his activity, is forced to be in a standing or sitting position almost all day.
- Constant static load on the lower limbs, for example, wearing uncomfortable shoes, high heels, tightening and restricting movement of clothing.
- Elderly, as the venous walls begin to weaken and stretch over time. Cones on the veins of the legs in men are as common as in women.
- Hormonal imbalance.
- Errors in the diet, which provoke the appearance of cholesterol plaques inside the vessel.
- Excessively large body weight.
If cones appear on the veins of the legs even of a small size, it is important to immediately consult a doctor, because only timely therapy will stop the disease.
Drug treatment
Experts are of the opinion that only complex therapy, which includes the use of medications and various invasiveness surgical interventions, can achieve significant results.
So, if a lump appears on a leg in a vein, special tools will help.
The most popular drugs used in the treatment of this pathology are Troxevasin, Antistax, Detralex, Troxerutin Gel, Phlebodia, Venoruton.
Venoruton gel
The main active ingredient of this drug gel is rutoside, which is a derivative of rutin. The drug is quickly absorbed into the skin, comprehensively affecting the disease:
- The former tone returns, vascular structures are restored.
- Capillary walls are strengthened.
- Blood flow is activated, venous congestion is eliminated.
- Lymphatic drainage is normalized, tissue trophism is activated.
The average cost of the drug in Russian drugstores is 250 rubles.
Phlebodia (cream)
It is a fairly new tool intended for external use for the treatment of cones on the veins of the legs. It has a French origin. At the heart of the medicinal cream is diosmin, which is a natural flavonoid. It is indispensable for improving the functional state of the vascular system.
The drug has some specific effects:
- Strengthens capillary, venous tone, stops further deformation.
- Strengthens microvessels, reduces their resistance.
- It activates tissue trophism, contributes to the disappearance of blood and lymphatic stasis.
The drug has a fairly high cost, but it is justified, due to the high effectiveness of the drug. The average price is about 415 rubles per tube of cream.
Troxerutin Gel
It is an inexpensive medication of domestic production, allowing to stop the symptoms of varicose veins, including seals on the veins, which are small in size.
The main component is troxerutin in a dosage of 0.2 grams. The medication promotes trophic tissue, has a vasodilator and phlebotonizing effect.
Detralex
Detralex tablets incorporate natural flavonoids such as hesperidin and diosmin. When using the drug, the restoration of the functionality of the venous valves is observed, there is an improvement in blood flow, normalization of tissue trophism.
The use of Detralex allows you to stop the formation of blood clots, dissolve existing blood clots, prevent the appearance of thrombophlebitis, and stop venous congestion.
The average cost of 30 tablets of Detralex is about 800 rubles. Tablets with a double dosage of the active ingredient will cost 1,400 rubles for such an amount.
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Antistax
This medication is based on an extract obtained from the leaves of red grape varieties. The drug can reduce the frequency and intensity of the inflammatory process, prevent the appearance of deformation of the vascular walls, improve the tone of the veins.
In addition, Antistax has a moderate analgesic effect, so that when it is used, pain at the site of the formation of the cone is stopped. The average cost of Antistax is 650 rubles per package.
"Troxevasin" capsules
It is a venotonic of domestic production. The drug allows you to normalize oxygen metabolism in soft tissues, strengthen capillary, vascular walls, activate blood flow.
Against the background of the use of the drug, swelling of the legs, soreness in the calves, severity is stopped, a decrease in swollen nodes is observed. The average cost of the capsule Troxevasin is an average of 220 rubles.
If a person has multiple bumps in the veins of the legs, surgery can help.
Surgical therapy
When cones appear on the veins, a specialist, in addition to drug therapy, may recommend a more radical treatment.
Laser ablation - this method of therapy does not require hospitalization of the patient in a hospital and subsequent finding on postoperative recovery. Laser therapy is considered to be a minimally invasive method, and in this way nodes can be removed not only on small, but also on large vessels.
The technique of the operation is as follows: a special needle is inserted into the affected vessel, through which a laser is applied to the inner venous wall. Overheating of the vessel is eliminated thanks to accurate and modern equipment.
The main advantage of laser ablation is the lack of need for rehabilitative rehabilitation, the absence of visible damage after surgery. The patient can be sure that after the procedure, the veins in this place will no longer swell.
Sclerotherapy
It is also a minimally invasive operation, which involves the introduction of a sclerosant into the affected vessel. As a result of its effect, the vascular wall is scarred, then glues and gradually disintegrates.
Sclerotherapy also does not require rehabilitation and anesthesia, but there is a likelihood of subsequent venous inflation. Also, at the site of intervention, skin pigmentation can change and an inflammation process appears.
Phlebectomy
When a cone appears on the vein of the leg, specialists often resort to radical measures in the form of complete or partial removal of the vessel. Such an operation is performed using local (if microphlebectomy is performed) or general anesthesia. The operation procedure is as follows:
- The surgeon makes a skin incision in the area of vein deformation.
- Retrieves a diseased vessel.
- Makes a resection.
When it is supposed to remove the entire vein, the incisions are made in two places - near the foot and in the thigh. The affected vessel is removed with a special hook-shaped tool and removed.
After this, the incisions are sutured. Such an operation involves a rather long rehabilitation period, the patient needs to undergo a long course of antibiotic therapy. Continuous use of compression hosiery is also recommended.
It is important to remember that varicose veins therapy will be more effective if you turn to a specialist at the first manifestations of the disease, and not postpone the visit for an indefinite time.
We examined the reasons for the cones on the veins of the legs. Photos of people with this pathology are presented.