For most people, varicose veins are just a pathology of the lower extremities. However, problems with blood vessels can develop anywhere on the body and familiar parts in men and women are no exception. Varicose veins of the lips and other organs of the vulva, penis and testicles (varicose veins) are particularly annoying.
Causes
The main factor in the development of pathology is a genetically determined weakness of the vascular wall, in which the veins lose their tone and elasticity. Additional causes of varicose veins of the groin are:
- malnutrition with frequent constipation.
- chronic diseases of the urogenital system.
- intense physical activity with tension of the pelvic muscles and the anterior abdominal wall.
- slow blood circulation in the groin due to sedentary lifestyle.
- compression of blood vessels and blockage of venous outflow due to blood clots, scars, adhesions, tumors of various etiologies.
- changes in hormone levels during natural maturation, pregnancy, menopause, taking hormonal drugs.
- increased load on the perineal organs in women before and after pregnancy, during childbirth.
- stagnation of blood and compression of the vessels of the small pelvis and perineum due to the development of the uterus.
- trauma and surgery of the external genitalia in men and women.
- frequent urinary retention;
- systematic delay in ejaculation.
- often hot baths, baths, saunas.
Symptoms
In women, varicose veins affect the lips and other parts of the vagina, in men - the penis, the scrotum. Depending on the location, the pathology has similar and different symptoms.
Commons include:
- spider veins in the early stages.
- dilated inguinal veins that protrude into the perineum, stable to the touch with altered relief, forming a grape grid and nodes in 3-4 degrees of varicose veins.
- blue skin tone;
- itching, burning, pain in the development of congestion.
- feeling full;
- pain during close contact, going to the toilet, physical exertion.
With varicose veins of the lips and vulva, there are also:
- Radiation pain in the lower back or hips, which takes on a chronic nature, which disrupts a woman's normal life and leads to a worsening of the psycho-emotional state: depression, increased irritability, poor sleep, nerves.
- Hard and large vascular bumps that make it difficult to sit and move.
Varicose veins of the spermatic cord (varicose veins) in men are accompanied by:
- asymmetry, prolapse, swelling of the scrotum on the side of the damaged testicle.
- discomfort, burning and pain when walking and the slightest physical exercise.
- deterioration of the quality of intimate life to the point of impotence and infertility.
Penile defeat occurs:
- severe swelling of the veins, even at rest.
- painful erection;
- a change in skin color from dark pink to dark red with a blue tinge.
- soft tissue swelling;
- notice bleeding and hardening visible under the skin.
What is dangerous
Damage to the organs of the groin can cause serious complications and negative consequences: thickening of the blood in the vessels causes thrombosis, varicose veins, sudden bleeding caused by sexual intercourse or tension during bowel movements.
Lips and vagina
If left untreated, the disease progresses, causing complications:
- Cystothrombophlebitis is one of the forms of thrombophlebitis, which is expressed in the defeat of the superficial vessels of the lower extremities. Gives complications in deep and main veins, pulmonary artery.
- Pelvic thrombosis is the formation of blood clots in the superficial and deep veins, which if cut can be fatal.
As medical practice shows, the development of bleeding with such a pathology is rare and situations in which an inflammation of a vein is rare but possible, especially during childbirth, therefore, varicose veins of the lips should be treated immediately after diagnosis. .
Penis
Varicose veins in the penis and spermatic cord lead to a decrease in sperm quality and a weakening of erectile function. The patient's psychological health also suffers: the altered appearance of manhood affects the emotional state, leads to the development of depression and nerves, even impotence.
Treatment
The basis for the treatment of varicose veins is the medication and the elimination of the factors that cause the development of pathology - proper nutrition, sports, drink, weight correction.
The drugs are prescribed systemically in the form of tablets, capsules or topically in the form of ointments, creams. The following groups are prescribed: venotonics (phleboprotectors) to strengthen the vascular wall, increase the tone and elasticity of the veins, relieve swelling and lymphatic congestion, antiplatelet agents for the absorption of blood clots, reduce blood clots, and pain, antihistamines against itching. combustion, and more.
Pregnant women are advised to wear compression underwear in the form of socks or tights (with a pocket in the stomach), for men - a special model of underwear to support the testicles and penis in the right position.
Among the minimally invasive methods, sclerotherapy is recommended - the introduction of special substances into the vessels that stick to the damaged areas and the blood moves through healthy veins, as well as laser or radiofrequency ablation, which act on a similar principle - seal the affected vessel.
Surgical treatment is resorted to only after the birth of a child, if the veins have not returned to a healthy state, ie the cause of varicose veins is not pregnancy.
In the early stages of the pathology, it is possible to treat with alternative methods of treatment: ointments, decoctions of medicinal plants, compresses and baths based on them. Before treating the pathology with alternative methods of treatment, you should definitely consult your doctor.