Final call : Check in before it’s too late
Once the symptoms of hemorrhoids or venous diseases arrive, they tend to stay with you everywhere you go. But the road out of the problem is clear, if you’re willing to follow the signs.
No more delays. It’s time to check in and make the doctor your destination for hemorrhoids and venous diseases.
Heavy, painful legs?
What is poor blood circulation?
Healthy veins
Healthy veins have small valves that prevent blood flowing backwards.
Unhealthy veins
When the internal walls of the veins are damaged, and these valves don’t work as they should, blood can flow back into the veins, resulting in pooling in the lower leg. This leads to to uncomfortable symptoms, eg, it may be that your legs are feeling heavy (chronic venous insufficiency legs). And these symptoms can worsen over time.Symptoms of poor blood circulation
Treat your symptoms early
Stage 0
Heavy, painful legs
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Stage 0
The first stage, with no visible signs of venous disease. However, damage may already be starting to accumulate inside the vein. This leads to venous reflux and is why you should start treating, even if your only symptoms are heavy and painful legs.
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Stage 1
Spider/reticular veins
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Stage 1
Ignoring initial symptoms can cause the condition to worsen, leading to broken blood vessels or “spider veins” and visible veins. They aren’t usually painful but are an important indicator of leg vein problems. It’s important not to ignore this early sign as the condition can rapidly progress.
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Stage 2
Visible varicose veins
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Stage 2
Left untreated, stage 1 turns into stage 2 with the veins becoming unusually dilated, stretched out, and sinuous. These obvious, bulging veins on the legs and ankles are a clear sign of chronic venous insufficiency.
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Stage 3
Swelling of the ankle and leg
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Stage 3
Edema (swelling) may appear in stage 3 caused by increased pressure and leakage as a result of further deterioration of the venous walls and valves.
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Stage 4
Skin changes
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Stage 4
Continued poor circulation can lead to stage 4, characterized by darkening of the skin around your ankles (hyperpigmentation), redness, dryness, itchiness (venous eczema), hardening of soft tissues and the development of whitish patches.
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Stage 5
Healed ulcers
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Stage 5
Stage 5 is defined by the presence of open but healed areas of skin called ulcers. These can be painful and affect your quality of life, making it difficult to move around.
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Stage 6
Active ulcers
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Stage 6
If you reach stage 6, you will have open wounds called ulcers on your legs. Internally, at this stage there is more deterioration in circulation and increased leakage in the capillaries.
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Only a doctor can advise you regarding your diagnosis and treatment.
By recognizing the symptoms and taking action, you can significantly reduce the likelihood of your condition progressing and lessen the impact on your day-to-day life.
Factors affecting blood circulation
Women are typically more at risk, and a family history, as well as simply growing older can increase your chances of developing symptoms.1
Age
Gender
Heredity
Pregnancy
Height
Unbalanced diet
