Vasculitis of lower limbs: treatment and prevention

The danger of such a disease, as the vasculitis of the lower limbs, is that it has a prolonged course. Inflammation leads to a number of complications that can even ruin a person, despite diligent treatment.

Why does the disease occur?

Vasculitis of blood vessels occurs due to disturbances in the human immune system. Often the appearance of the disease is preceded by other infections of an inflammatory nature, for example, sinusitis, adnexitis or allergic dermatitis. There are cases of vasculitis after a flu or sore throat.

Causes of the disease may also be:

• Intolerance of medicines (antibiotics, vitamins);
• Frequent hypothermia of the body;
• Trauma of the thyroid gland or brain;
• Chronic foci of infection (caries, stomach ulcer, rheumatism).

Manifestations of an evil ailment

Vasculitis of the lower limbs arises from the formation of immune complexes that settle on the walls of the vessels. The disease manifests itself as a symmetrical rash on the legs in the form of hemorrhagic spots. Then the spots turn into bubbles with bloody contents inside. When untimely treatment, the blisters turn into ulcers that heal for a long time.

On the background of a rash there is a moderate fever, fatigue, pain in the muscles, itching of the affected skin. Vasculitis of the lower limbs often extends to other organs, so it is necessary after a visit to the dermatologist to undergo a complete examination.

Treatment should be started on time

In such cases, the doctor will recommend you hospitalization in the hospital, but you can recover and outpatient. What is the treatment for vasculitis of the lower extremities? Treatment is based on the elimination of the allergenic factor and the use of antihistamines ("Dimedrol", "Suprastin"). Appointed as a means of strengthening blood vessels, such as rutin and ascorbic acid. In severe vasculitis, intravenous corticosteroids and antibiotics are administered.

The rash is smeared with ointment "Troxevasin" or other anti-inflammatory drugs. Do not exclude the intake of vitamin complexes or dietary supplements. After recovery, every six months, you must visit a dermatologist and undergo a comprehensive examination.

Special recommendations for treatment

Vasculitis of the lower extremities is treated not only with the help of medicines, great importance is diet and exercise therapy. It is necessary to exclude from the diet all products that can cause allergies (citrus fruits, coffee, canned food, etc.). It is best if the food is small, but often.

It is recommended 2 times a day to exercise and breathing exercises. Easy self-massage of the feet and ankles is a mandatory course of treatment.

Prophylaxis of vasculitis

The preventive measures of vasculitis of the lower extremities include:

• The rejection of harmful habits that contribute to the narrowing of blood vessels;
• The conduct of a mobile and correct way of life;
• Dressing for the weather;
• Timely sanation of chronic foci of infection;
• Hardening of the body.