Cellulite - a disease of subcutaneous fat. Depending on the processes taking place in the tissues, we distinguish fatty, edematic and fibrous forms of cellulite.

In healthy fatty tissues, the cells live out the pores of the cell membrane and are carried away by the blood flow. Violations of this mechanism lead to cellulite: the pores of the membrane are blocked, the products of the cell's vital activity are not "out", and the cell itself is calcified. Such cells are grouped and form in the connective tissue hard to touch islands, which block the blood supply and lymphatic outflow, which leads to further calcification of fat cells. In addition, cellulite cells have the property of attracting water, causing swelling of the affected areas.

The main cause - hormonal disorders. Jogging moments in the development of cellulite - pregnancy, adolescence, the beginning and end of the course of taking contraceptive pills. The development of cellulite is also affected by malnutrition, stress, lack of physical activity. An important role is played by the hereditary predisposition.

In order to determine the presence of cellulite, you need to squeeze the skin with a thumb and index finger: the appearance of tubercles - the so-called "orange peel" - indicates the initial stage of cellulite. Usually he attacks the thighs, buttocks, popliteal cavities, upper arms and abdomen.

According to external signs, several stages of cellulite are distinguished:.

• The first stage: jelly fat, minor swelling of the tissues, changes are visible only when you press on the skin or in the fold.

• The second stage: palpable single, dense, small nodules, more pronounced edema in the tissues;

may be a violation of skin sensitivity • Third stage: more gross violations are detected visually - numerous small and medium nodules, marked swelling of the tissues, the pain and tactile sensitivity of the skin in the affected area is disturbed.

• Fourth stage: numerous nodes of different sizes, hollows and hardening areas; marked swelling of the tissues; the soreness is determined by palpation of the affected area; there is a local change in tissue temperature.

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