Pelvic varicose veins are a difficult disease to diagnose that occur mainly in women in the fertile period of their life.The disease is characterized by the dilation of the veins in the pelvis, which makes the reverse flow of blood difficult.Before the introduction of the latest examination methods into medical practice, the diagnosis was rarely made and women were treated for years for other suspected pathologies of the genital area without success.
Causes of varicose veins of the pelvis.
Varicose veins in the pelvis usually appear in women who have had one or more pregnancies.During pregnancy, the growing uterus compresses the blood vessels of the organs, causing circulatory problems in them.Pregnancy serves as a trigger of sorts;Additionally, the following reasons predispose to the appearance of the disease:
- Constantly transport heavy objects that may be associated with professional activities.
- A job that requires you to stand or sit all day.
- Change in the location or shape of the uterus.
- Hereditary predisposition.Relatives have a tendency to weaken the walls of blood vessels.
- Sexual dysfunctions: lack of orgasm, pain during sexual relations.
Dilatation of the pelvic veins is often combined with venous insufficiency of the lower extremities.Therefore, if a woman suffers from varicose veins in the legs, it is necessary to conduct a detailed examination of the pelvic cavity;Identifying the disease in the early stages will help to obtain a positive result from treatment.
Signs of varicose veins of the pelvis.
Symptoms of varicose veins of the small pelvis at the initial stage of the development of the disease are not determined.As the blood vessels undergo pathological changes and blood flow worsens, constant, aching pain may be observed in the lower abdomen.A woman may suspect a disease based on the following signs:
- Pain of varying intensity in the lower abdomen.There is a transition of pain to the groin and lumbar region, to the perineum and sacrum.The pain intensifies during sexual intercourse and when the body remains in an upright position for a long time.
- The severity of premenstrual syndrome with pain and nervous symptoms.
- Menstrual irregularities.
- Discharge of copious secretions from the genital tract.
If the disease lasts a long time without adequate therapy, the patient may be replaced by the presence of spider veins on the buttocks, upper thighs and perineum.The symptoms of the disease are similar to other gynecological problems, and therefore, without a complete examination of the body, a woman can be treated for many years with drugs from an unnecessary group of drugs, which can also increase vasodilation.
The consequences of untreated varicose veins of the small pelvis for a long time can be very sad.The main ones:
- Reproductive dysfunction.Women who suffer from varicose veins cannot become pregnant for a long time.
- Varicose veins in the pelvis are contraindications for natural childbirth.A woman with such a diagnosis must undergo a cesarean section.
- The disease significantly worsens the quality of sexual life, which occurs due to pain and the inability to relax during intimate contact.
Pelvic varicose veins are often combined with hemorrhoids and dilation of large and small veins in the legs.An extreme complication of varicose veins is the appearance of a blood clot, which can break off and block the vessel.
Treatment
Treatment of varicose veins of the pelvis is carried out after a complete examination of the patient.Any woman suffering from vague, persistent pain in the lower abdomen should undergo an ultrasound examination.Modern equipment observes the pelvic organs in three projections, which makes it possible to more accurately determine the cause of the pain.In addition to ultrasound, Doppler ultrasound is used - a study that allows you to identify the characteristics of blood circulation.Diagnostic laparoscopy is performed if the examination fails to accurately identify the cause.
The prescription of conservative therapy or surgical intervention depends on the stage of the disease.In the early stages, as a result of treatment, it is necessary to achieve:
- Stabilization of venous tone.
- Prevent stagnation of pelvic vessels.
- Improvement of metabolic processes in tissues.
Venotonics, physiotherapy and the use of compression garments are used to treat the disease.Special stockings tighten the walls of blood vessels, thereby improving blood flow in the extremities and, therefore, in all organs and vessels of the pelvis.Compression stockings should be worn if you have varicose veins in the small pelvis during pregnancy, when lifting weights, and when standing for long periods of time.Surgeries are used in the later stages of the disease, when drug therapy is ineffective.Modern medicine uses mini-interventions during surgery, which reduces the risk of developing adhesive disease and is less traumatic for patients.
Medications are prescribed during the acute stage of the disease;during referrals, it is necessary to follow the recommendations proposed by the phlebologist.It is a diet rich in plant foods, which helps avoid constipation.A daily contrast shower directed at the perineal area is indicated.When playing sports, you should definitely wear special tights.The doctor should recommend a series of exercises aimed at unloading the pelvic veins.Breathing exercises also help improve blood flow.The patient must stop drinking alcohol and smoking.