Varicose veins in the modern world affect a large percentage of the population. This pathology has been included in the list of "diseases of civilization" by the World Health Organization. The disease is more common in women because of lifestyle and genetic predisposition. The disease affects not only the elderly but also the young. Contraindications and restrictions against varicose veins are quite extensive, non-compliance with which can have serious consequences.
When the first signs of varicose veins appear, a surgeon should be examined and his or her appointment strictly adhered to. You don’t have to heal yourself, it can lead to irreversible changes.
The varicose veins of the lower extremities appear gradually. It's 3 degrees.
Compensation phase.Swelling and tension in the legs, especially after long walks or standing. Burns and pain in the vessels of the lower extremities and cramps in the calf muscles are possible. Later, a small network of blood vessels appears, indicated by "stars. "It is advisable to minimize a sedentary lifestyle and practice preventive gymnastics.
It is better for women not to wear high heels.
Subcompensated section. At this stage, the leg pain intensifies and the cramps and swellings appear to be more intense. The veins become even more noticeable, swelling in the bluish-tinged nodes; the wall becomes thinner and the vessel may crack. The skin peels and itches in the affected area. It is impossible to comb the focus of localization, which can lead to microtrauma. It is better to give up tight underwear and tight clothing. You should refrain from intense sports and weight lifting!
Decompensation phase. This phase is characterized by blockage of blood flowing out of the veins, leading to severe edema 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 thrombus, surgery is required. Compression underwear is mandatory during the decompensation phase. Avoid intense physical activity.
In case of pain, the patient should lose weight if they are overweight. Diet is needed to lower blood cholesterol levels, 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, muscle numbness - alcohol should be given up and salt intake should be reduced. These products contribute to the formation of lipoproteins and atherosclerosis on the walls of blood vessels.
It is recommended to choose comfortable, "correct" footwear against varicose veins. Wearing too tight shoes, especially high heels, contributes to foot congestion.
An orthopedic surgeon will help you select orthopedic insoles and will offer compression underwear and special stockings.
If skin integrity is compromised, hirudotherapy, acupuncture, and physiotherapy are contraindicated.
In case of varicose veins, a hot bath is not recommended, it is better not to visit baths and saunas.
In the initial stages of varicose veins, you can take a contrast shower and take foot baths.
You should not have a massage, especially cans and honey, in the advanced stage of the disease. It is forbidden to pack with various cosmetic products.
Hair removal on the legs is possible in the absence of eczema and ulcers, but shugaring and wax streaks should be ruled out.
Warming compresses are contraindicated, may aggravate trophic ulcers or cause allergies.
Prolonged sunbathing and tanning beds are highly undesirable. Tattoos should not be tattooed on affected areas of the body, especially if the integrity of the dermis is violated, this can lead to serious complications.
Warm physiotherapy procedures are not prescribed in the decompensation phase. In the initial phase, magnetotherapy and darsonvalization will help.
Women with varicose veins should not take hormonal contraceptive pills. They contribute to blood clotting and there is a risk of blood clots forming.
Do not take diuretics and other medicines that help remove excess fluid from the body, as they may adversely affect the metabolic process.
All medicines you take should be discussed with your doctor.
Non-intense physical activity is recommended for mild varicose veins. Useful for hiking and biking, swimming, yoga and qigong exercises.
If the blood vessels are not bulging, callanetics and stretching can be performed.
Strictly contraindicated in advanced cases of pathology:
Maintaining good eating habits is vital for varicose veins.
Exclusion:
Avoid sweets, cakes and pastries, as well as foods rich in palm oil. These foods trigger atherosclerosis.
The diet of patients with venous disease should not include fast food, light meals, soda, coffee and heavily brewed tea.
It is better to limit salt, hot or too spicy spices, celery and mint.
In case of varicose veins, the patient should eat small portions, but often five times a day. It is especially important to check the diet of overweight people. Due to being overweight, there is a risk of developing thrombophlebitis with subsequent vascular embolism.
Food should be gently cooked instead of frying, steaming and boiling. Smoking and frying food should be avoided.
Varicose veins should drink the required amount of fluid, about 2. 5 liters, per day. If the drinking system is not followed, the blood will thicken and blood clots may form.
A person with venous insufficiency must follow certain rules to improve their quality of life:
Horse chestnut tinctures, angioprotective and cooling ointments, and painkillers can relieve the symptoms of the disease. In order to improve blood circulation, the necessary drugs are used, vitamins C, E and P, antispasmodics.
For the first signs of pathology, consult a surgeon or phlebologist. Self-care is completely unacceptable.
The use of painkillers and pills briefly alleviates 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, appropriate therapy is prescribed.
In case of venous fracture or thromboembolism, surgery is recommended, which should not be postponed, because the conditions are life-threatening for the patient.