Varicose on the hands

In connection with the fact that varicose veins affect the lower extremities more often, it is not known to many whether varicose veins are on hand. In fact, the defeat of the veins of this pathology can have a different localization, including the hands, although in this case the disease only very rarely takes severe stages. Therefore, some experts regard varicose on the hands not as a disease, but as a cosmetic defect. In any case, this problem must be addressed, because As it progresses, it can lead to more serious health consequences.

Causes of varicose veins

The main factors that can lead to the development of pathology are:

• excessive physical exertion on the muscles of the shoulder girdle (lifting and carrying weights, power sports, etc.);
• hormonal failures (including menopause, pregnancy, hormonal contraceptive use);
• congenital underdevelopment of the vascular valves.

Symptoms of varicose veins

The initial symptoms of varicose veins on the upper limbs are:

• enlarged, swollen veins (especially on the hands, forearms), clearly visualized and palpable through the skin;
• formation of tortuosity of veins, nodules on veins;
• fast fatigue of the hands;
• discomfort in the hands, a burning sensation and bursting;
• pain arising from physical exertion on the hands.

In the future, the clinical picture may be exacerbated by the appearance of such symptoms:

• gradual increase in discomfort and pain in the hands;
• periodically arising numbness of hands;
• swelling of the hands;
• dryness of the skin on the hands;
• the appearance of erosions, ulcers on the skin.

Treatment of varicose veins

As a rule, treatment of varicose veins at the hands is limited to conservative methods, including:

• wearing compression hoses, gloves, bandaging of hands with elastic bandages;
• diet compliance;
• physical exercises;
• taking drugs that increase vascular tone, improve blood circulation and lymph drainage, reduce swelling, etc.

In more severe cases, laser treatment, sclerotherapy, and minimally invasive surgical manipulation may be recommended.