Varicose veins in the modern world suffer from a large percentage of the population. This pathology is included in the list of "diseases of civilization" by the World Health Organization. The disease is more common in women due to lifestyle and genetic predisposition. The disease affects not only the elderly but also young people. In varicose veins, the contraindications and restrictions are quite extensive, non-compliance with which can lead to serious consequences.
When the first signs of varicose veins appear, it is necessary to be examined by a surgeon and strictly follow his appointment. You do not need to heal, this can lead to irreversible changes.
Varicose veins of the lower extremities appear gradually. It has 3 degrees.
Compensation stage.Swelling and tension in the legs appear, especially after a long walk or standing up. Burning and soreness in the vessels of the lower limbs and cramps in the calf muscles are possible. Later, a small vascular network appeared, manifested by "asterisks". It is advisable to minimize a sedentary lifestyle and engage in preventive gymnastics.
Women are better off not wearing high heels.
Undercompensated stage. At this stage, the pain in the legs intensifies, the spasms and swellings seem more intense. The veins become even more noticeable, swollen to nodules with a bluish tinge; the wall becomes thinner and the vessel may burst. The skin flakes and itches in the affected area. It is impossible to comb the focus of the localization, this can lead to microtrauma. Better to give up tight underwear and tight clothes. You need to refrain from intense sports and weightlifting!
Decompensation stage. This phase is characterized by blockage of blood flow from the veins, which leads to severe swelling in the lower extremities. Prolonged non-healing trophic ulcers and eczema may occur. This stage is often accompanied by inflammation and vascular thrombosis. If the lumen is blocked by a blood clot, surgery is needed. In the decompensation stage, wearing compression underwear is mandatory. Avoid strenuous exercise.
In case of pain, the patient, if overweight, should lose weight. Diet is necessary to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood, which clogs the lumen of blood vessels and provokes the appearance of blood clots in them.
In the presence of the first signs of varicose veins - itching, burning, tingling in the muscles, it is necessary to give up alcohol and reduce salt intake. These products contribute to the formation of lipoproteins on the walls of blood vessels and the development of atherosclerosis.
It is advisable to choose comfortable, "correct" shoes for varicose veins. Wearing shoes that are too tight, especially high heels, can contribute to congestion in your feet.
The orthopedic surgeon will help you choose orthopedic insoles and will recommend compression underwear and special socks.
If the integrity of the skin is compromised, hirudotherapy, acupuncture and physiotherapy are contraindicated.
In case of varicose veins, hot baths are not recommended, it is better not to visit baths and saunas.
In the initial phase of varicose veins you can take a contrast shower and take foot baths.
At an advanced stage of the disease you can not do massages, especially canned and honey. Wrapping with various cosmetics is prohibited.
Epilation of the legs is possible in the absence of eczema and ulcers, but sugaring and wax strips should be excluded.
Warming compresses are contraindicated, can worsen trophic ulcers or cause allergies.
Prolonged sun exposure and tanning beds are highly undesirable. Tattoos should not be tattooed on the affected areas of the body, especially if the integrity of the dermis is compromised, this can lead to serious complications.
No warming physiotherapy procedures are prescribed during the decompensation phase. In the initial stages, magnetic therapy and darsonvalization help.
Women with varicose veins should not take hormonal birth control pills. They contribute to blood clotting and there is a risk of blood clots forming.
Do not take diuretics and other drugs that promote the removal of excess fluid from the body, it can adversely affect the metabolic process.
Any medicine you take must be agreed with your doctor.
For mild varicose veins, light exercise is recommended. Hiking and cycling, swimming, yoga and qigong exercises are helpful.
If there is no vascular protrusion, callanetics and stretching can be done.
In advanced cases of pathology is strictly contraindicated:
It is vital for a person with varicose veins to maintain good eating habits.
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Avoid pastries, cakes and pastries, foods high in palm oil. These foods cause atherosclerosis.
The diet of a patient with venous disease should not include fast food, convenient foods, soda, coffee and strong brewed tea.
Better to limit salt and hot or too spicy spices, celery and mint.
For varicose veins, a sick person should eat small portions, but often, up to five times a day. It is especially important to follow your diet for overweight people. Due to being overweight, they risk developing thrombophlebitis with subsequent blood vessel embolism.
Food should be heat treated carefully, preferably roasting, steaming and cooking. Smoking and frying should be avoided.
A patient with varicose veins should drink the required amount of fluid per day, about 2, 5 liters. If the drinking pattern is not followed, the blood thickens and blood clots can form.
A person suffering from venous insufficiency must adhere to certain rules to improve the quality of life:
At the first signs of pathology you should contact a surgeon or phlebologist. Self-medication is completely unacceptable.
The use of painkillers and pills briefly relieves a person's condition, but does not cure it. Only a specialist can assess the extent of the disease, direct the patient to the necessary tests and diagnostic manipulations. Based on the results of the study, adequate therapy is prescribed.
In case of vein rupture or thromboembolism, surgery is indicated, which should not be delayed, as these conditions are life-threatening for the patient.