Both men and women are susceptible to varicose veins, but weaker genders often suffer from this disease. In most cases, the symptoms associated with varicose veins are caused by swelling of the veins in the legs below the knee, but women can develop varicose veins in the small pelvis. This is a fairly common disease, and all women in their childbearing stages are at risk of infection.
In most cases, varicose veins of the small pelvis occur in women who are engaged in heavy physical labor or during pregnancy. This is due to the increased pressure on the female body, resulting in increased venous pressure, which causes varicose veins in the hip.
Sudden pain in the lower abdomen is the first symptom of small pelvic varicose veins.
Visceral varicose veins are especially dangerous for pregnant women and are one of the main reasons for open caesarean section. The doctor explained this through the fact that natural childbirth will cause bleeding, and the lives of mother and child will be threatened. The disease occurs during pregnancy when the uterus is enlarged and compressed and interferes with normal blood circulation. Elevated hormone levels are also a factor in the occurrence of small pelvic varicose veins.
Due to changes in the hormone levels of mature women, the disease can begin to develop during puberty. Since it is difficult to find pelvic varicose veins, the situation becomes complicated because the diseases that occur during this period rarely show obvious symptoms. The indirect reason for visiting a specialist may be an increase in the output of the female reproductive system.
Women often develop small pelvic varicose veins when sitting in the office for a long time. This is due to the reduced plasticity of the vein wall caused by human inconvenience. Men are also susceptible to this disease, but much less than women.
The most obvious symptom of varicose veins in the small pelvis may be more frequent lower abdomen pain, especially when standing and standing upright. Usually, sexual intercourse or other severe physical stress may cause pain. Also from small pelvic varicose veins can spread to the perineum and buttocks area.
Experts call varicose veins of the small pelvis a complex disease. This is due to the difficulty of diagnosis, because the symptoms of the disease are not many and the symptoms are not clear. The timely detection of varicose veins provides hope for a complete recovery. In the early stages of disease development, misdiagnosis is also very likely.
Main causes of diseases
Poor heritability may be the problem.
Abnormal connective tissue development is considered to be a sign of its pathology, which can lead to varicose veins in the pelvic blood vessels. These problems are usually caused by poor genetics, but people whose lives are combined with the following factors may also suffer from varicose veins:
- Office work or other sedentary occupations;
- Strenuous physical activities, if the body does not prepare for them in advance;
- Irregular sexual activity;
- High estrogen hormone;
- Women’s gynecological diseases, frequent inflammation;
- The tumor is located near the internal organs.
Research conducted has proved that the use of contraceptives and other hormonal drugs is related to small pelvic varices.
Pregnant women’s coverage of this disease requires special attention. Unfortunately, during this period, as many as 30% of all cases were women. Doctors tend to believe that pregnancy can promote abnormal growth of connective tissue in women, which can lead to varicose veins.
In prenatal clinics, there is a risk group for those who register, including women who are prone to inflammation of the reproductive organs. Pregnant women with high estrogen levels also need special attention.
The symptoms of this disease
Indirect signs include detection of swelling of veins in the hip and perineum. In some patients, lower abdominal pain worsens during the first day of the menstrual cycle.
The main symptoms that indicate female pelvic varicose are:
- The pain before menstruation is stronger than usual;
- Irregular menstruation;
- Strengthen the sensitivity of the perineal area;
- The pain radiates from the lower abdomen to the lower back;
- Increased vaginal sensitivity;
- Frequent urination;
- The severity of the lumbar spine when standing or sitting for a long time.
Depending on the developmental stage of pelvic varices and the individual characteristics of each woman, several symptoms can be observed at the same time, or several symptoms can be observed separately. In any case, if one of the listed signs is detected, you should visit the gynecologist's office.
Diagnostic method
There are many methods for detecting and diagnosing pelvic varices, but Doppler ultrasound is considered the main method. When using this program, you can use ultrasound to identify the outline of the vein, and then project it on the screen of the device or take a photo. The picture allows you to detect all the deformed veins, reducing the blood flow in them.
In order to obtain clearer images, doctors use venography in their diagnosis. The uterine vein is filled with a substance that can create contrast during fluoroscopy.
Difficulty in diagnosis with mild symptoms is the lack of a specific location, that is, varicose veins of the small pelvis.
When doctors diagnose that varicose veins may be confused with common inflammatory processes, the possibility of this error is especially high in the early stages.
Important!If a gynecologist diagnoses inflammation and takes treatment measures, but does not help relieve symptoms, you must understand that this effect is abnormal and you must see a specialist again.
I am confident that you can use the following methods to make a correct diagnosis:
- Doppler ultrasound;
- Venography-a fairly accurate diagnosis of varicose veins in the small pelvis;
- Ultrasound of the venous system-use vaginal examination or transabdominal scan in different situations;
- Laparoscopy-Thanks to this method, you can also identify the formation of varicose veins in the ovaries;
- Selective ovarian imaging-this diagnostic method is most likely to detect varicose veins in the small pelvis. To do this, a contrast agent is injected into the veins in the thigh and subclavian area.
If the diagnosis does not give an accurate result, the patient can be sent for further examination. A blood test is required.
Classification of disease severity
According to the stage and severity of pelvic varices, it can be divided into three categories. In this regard, an important parameter is also the location of the vein expansion.
- Due to the appearance of a small amount of deformed areas, the varicose veins in the small pelvis in the first stage expand the veins by up to 5 mm.
- In the second stage, the diameter of the vein becomes 6 to 10 mm, and there is a cluster of loose expansion in the ovary.
- The last degree is the most dangerous. The patient's veins swelled more than 10 mm. The third level of damage is characterized by the main types of parameter positioning.
After successful diagnosis and determination of the stage of the disease, varicose veins should be treated appropriately.
Conservative treatment method
It is best to contact the appropriate expert after confirming an accurate diagnosis. Diseases related to varicose veins are treated by a phlebologist. Only after a diagnosis by a gynecologist can you get a referral and a urologist confirms that the male’s pelvic veins are dilated.
The main tasks for doctors to embark on the road of patient recovery are:
- Restore the damaged vein walls and restore them to their usual state;
- Prevent subsequent blood flow formation in the small pelvic veins;
- Improve the condition of vein tissue.
In order to solve the set tasks, complex therapies were used, including special diets, rehabilitation exercises, medications for the treatment of varicose veins, and the use of special-shaped underwear.
The treatment stage of treatment
Preparations for varicose veins should only be prescribed by a phlebologist. There are two drugs for this disease. The first (venotamic agent) can improve the tone of vein tissue, and the second (vascular coagulant) can prevent the formation of new blood clots.
If the varicose veins in the small pelvis get worse, taking medication during the course of treatment is an important part of the treatment. The main role in treatment is assigned to the veterinarian to improve vascular tone. In order to prevent the recurrence of the disease, these drugs are prescribed for prevention.
The treatment of small pelvic varicose veins can only be prescribed by a doctor, and self-medication is not acceptable!
Usually, preparing for varicose veins helps:
- Prevent blood backflow;
- Normalization of venous sounds;
- Help organize blood supply;
- Reduce discomfort caused by disease symptoms.
It should be remembered that drug use must be combined with special exercise and prescription diet.
Traditional Medicine
In order to treat varicose veins of the small pelvis, they usually use folk remedies, the main remedy is herbal infusion to restore the normal tone of the veins. The most popular soups are horse chestnut, chaga and dandelion root.
The fake therapy has been well proven in the crowd: water lee should be used on the bone and coccyx.
Important reminder!It is impossible to let the varicose veins exposed in the small pelvis drift or just trust traditional medicine. This rather dangerous disease should be treated comprehensively through the intake of drugs, and the use of infusions and decoctions can only be used as an additional means.
Preventive gymnastics
There are several physical training techniques that can restore organizational tones.
- Raise and lower the toes, and perform the exercise in a standing position, repeating at least 30 times, with the toes parallel to the heel.
- For the same thing, just separate the socks and align the heel 30 times.
- Repeat the toe lift, extend the heel to the maximum, and then put the toes together;
- Breathing exercises can be used to treat pelvic varicose veins. For this, slow down by imagining the participation of all abdominal muscles.
- In the prone position, raise the pelvis, support the pelvis with your hands, and then perform a "bicycle" exercise. For those who find it difficult, you can use "birch" instead of it, or you can replace it.
If the veins of the small pelvis are dilated, physical therapy is very effective. In addition, physical therapy can be conveniently performed anywhere. The main condition for success will be regular special exercises, but in any case, you should not overtrain yourself in class.
If you are diagnosed with dilated veins, it is also important to follow a healthy lifestyle. During physical labor, you should take regular breaks. If it is related to staying in a static position for a long time, you must stop regularly, warm up and walk.
A good solution is to use a contrast shower. Varicose veins cause discomfort in the perineum, so directing water to this area will not be unnecessary.
Proper nutrition
It is important that the diet develops in a way that bowel movement, especially constipation, is not a problem. With these, the increase in internal pressure during defecation will exacerbate vein dilation. It is best to avoid eating too spicy and high-fat foods because they can affect the formation of blood clots.
Correcting the nutrition of small pelvic varicose veins means eliminating foods high in saturated fat and any alcoholic beverages. Foods rich in fiber (vegetables and fruits, grains) and healthy fats (vegetable oils) should be given priority in the diet.
After learning from the doctor how to treat varicose veins of the small pelvis and the restriction of food, you should pay attention to the general condition of the body, because it is best to quit bad habits (smoking and alcohol) during the recovery process.
Possible complications
For better protection, you should understand the dangers of pelvic varices. Frequent uterine bleeding can lead to thrombosis and develop into a wide range of inflammatory processes.