Varicose veins is characterized by increase in the diameter of the lumen, thinning of the venous wall and the formation of “nodes” – Rosaleen a local extensions. Furthermore unaesthetic appearance, varicose veins gives ill discomfort, a feeling of heaviness and pain in the legs, face severe and dangerous consequences.
Predisposition to varicose may be inherited, therefore, those who have a family already there were cases of varicose veins should be especially careful to take care of your feet, take regular medical examination.
There are 4 degrees of chronic varicose veins. The disease first degree – the “easy” form – characterized by a syndrome of “buzzing” legs, heaviness in them. At this stage of the disease can be treated with conservative methods.
The second degree of varicose veins – it is impermanent, arising from time to time, swelling of the legs. More severe – the third and fourth – are characterized by persistent edema eczema and even venous tropic ulcers. At these stages of the disease need surgery.
At risk there are people who have a genetic predisposition to the disease, people with higher body mass, as well as people whose work is connected with permanent residency on their feet: sellers, barbers, waiters, etc. Another major factor predisposing to varicose – is pregnant.
Initial signs of disease, such as leg fatigue, feeling cutaneous on itching, appearance of a small swelling in the ankle separately rarely taken seriously. Meanwhile, the collection of such evidence suggests an impending disease.
As you know, to prevent the disease is much easier than its cure. It is therefore necessary to pay attention to prevention of varicose veins.
What is the prevention of varicose veins?
The most important rule preventing varicose veins – is wearing comfortable shoes. Shoes should not be too close so as not to interfere with normal circulation, heel height should not exceed 7 cm high heels or studs can afford only in exceptional cases, trying to reduce the time spent in them.
Overly tight clothing or tight elastic bands on stockings or socks also prevent normal blood circulation in the extremities, therefore the garment should be avoided.
Another important means of prevention of varicose veins – is proper load distribution on feet. Once or twice a day to perform exercises to promote blood flow to the lower extremities, such as exercise “Bicycle”.
General physical exercises very useful for the prevention of varicose veins however, if the disease has already manifested itself, then the loads on the legs should be especially cautious. It is best to consult with an expert who will help select the optimal program loads.
For the prevention of varicose veins is useful to deal with swimming, water aerobics, jogging, cycling, shaping.
During pregnancy and after childbirth should use drugs to facilitate venous outflow. The drug should be prescribed by a doctor!
When sedentary work often useful to change the position of the feet, rotate them, stepping on the spot. Foot to prevent normal blood flow, so you should get rid of this habit.
A prolonged stay in a hot tub or sauna helps blood stagnation in lower limbs, and therefore should be limited to a brief warm bath. After bathing or showering helpful to rinse your feet in cold water.
Wearing special compression hosiery or foot-binding was shown in the early stages of the disease. You should remember that wearing compression stockings or tights should be before the rise of bed when the blood has not flowed to the feet – it reduces the load on the veins. If you wear compression stockings otherwise, then instead of doing good, they bring only harm.
“What we eat – and become so” – states that Eastern wisdom. Healthy food- As a means to combat varicose veins. Eating greasy fried food, salty or spicy foods, sweet pastry dishes – all this leads to deposition of cholesterol on the walls of blood vessels, destroying them and contributes to the progression of the disease. In the diet should include plenty of plant foods (fruits, vegetables), reduce salt intake, drink plenty of fluids.