Varicose veins in the modern world affect a large percentage of the population. This pathology was 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 the young. In the case of varicose veins, the contraindications and restrictions are quite extensive, the non-observance of which can have serious consequences.
When the first signs of varicose veins appear, it is necessary to be examined by a surgeon and strictly observe your consultation. You do not need to heal yourself, this can lead to irreversible changes.
The varicose veins of the lower extremities appear gradually. There are 3 degrees.
Compensation stage.Swelling and tension appear in the legs, especially after walking or standing for a long time. Burning and pain in the vessels of the lower extremities and cramps in the calf muscles are possible. Subsequently, a small vascular network appears, manifested by "asterisks". It is advisable to minimize sedentary lifestyle and practice preventive gymnastics.
Women look better if they don't wear high heels.
Undercompensated stage. At this stage, the pain in the legs increases, the cramps and swelling seem more intense. The veins become even more visible, swelling up to the nodules with a bluish tinge; the wall gets thinner and the vase can burst. The skin flakes and itches in the affected area. It is impossible to comb the localization focus, this can lead to microtrauma. Better to give up underwear and tight clothes. You must avoid intense sports and weightlifting!
Decompensation stage. This phase is characterized by the obstruction of blood flow from the veins, which leads to severe edema in the lower extremities. Trophic ulcers and prolonged eczema may appear that do not heal. This stage is usually accompanied by inflammation and vascular thrombosis. If the lumen is blocked by a thrombus, surgical intervention is necessary. In the decompensation phase, the use of compressive underwear is mandatory. Avoid intense physical activities.
In case of pain, the patient, if overweight, needs to reduce weight. The diet is necessary to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood, which obstructs the lumen of the blood vessels and causes clots to appear in them.
In the presence of the first signs of varicose veins - itching, burning, numbness in the muscles, it is necessary to abandon alcohol and reduce salt intake. These products promote the formation of lipoproteins in the walls of blood vessels and the development of atherosclerosis.
It is recommended to choose comfortable and "correct" shoes for varicose veins. Wearing very tight shoes, especially high heels, contributes to foot congestion.
An orthopedic surgeon will help you choose orthopedic insoles and recommend compression underwear and special socks.
If the integrity of the skin is broken, hirudotherapy, acupuncture and physical therapy are contraindicated.
In the case of varicose veins, hot baths are not recommended, it is better not to go to baths and saunas.
In the initial stage of varicose veins, it is possible to take a contrast bath and to do scalding.
With the disease in an advanced stage, you cannot massage, especially in cans and honey. Involvement with various cosmetic preparations is prohibited.
Hair removal from the legs is possible in the absence of eczema and ulcers, but sugar and wax strips should be excluded.
Heating packs are contraindicated, they can aggravate trophic ulcers or cause allergies.
Prolonged exposure to the sun 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 violated, as this can lead to serious complications.
Warming physiotherapy procedures are not prescribed during the decompensation phase. In the early stages, magnetotherapy and darsonvalização 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.
Do not take diuretics and other medications that promote the removal of excess fluids from the body, as this can negatively affect the metabolic process.
Any medication you take should be combined with your doctor.
In the case of mild varicose veins, non-intense physical activity is recommended. Hiking and cycling, swimming, yoga and qigong exercises are helpful.
If there is no bulge in the blood vessels, calanetics and stretching can be done.
In advanced cases of pathology, it is strictly contraindicated:
It is vital for a person with varicose veins to maintain good eating habits.
Exclude:
Avoid sweets, tarts and sweets, foods rich in palm oil. These foods trigger the onset of atherosclerosis.
The diet of a patient with venous disease should not include fast food, convenience foods, soft drinks, coffee and strong tea.
Better to limit salt and hot or excessively spicy spices, celery and mint.
In varicose veins, the patient needs to eat in small portions, but often, up to five times a day. It is especially important to monitor your diet for overweight people. Due to excess weight, they are at risk of developing thrombophlebitis with subsequent blood vessel embolism.
Food should be heat treated with care, preferring to bake, steam and boil. Avoid smoking and frying food.
A patient with varicose veins should drink the required amount of fluid per day, about 2. 5 liters. If the drinking regime 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:
It is possible to relieve the symptoms of the disease with the help of horse chestnut tinctures, angioprotective and refreshing ointments, analgesic pills. To improve blood circulation, use the necessary medicines, vitamins C, E and P, antispasmodics.
At the first signs of pathology, you should contact a surgeon or phlebologist. Self-treatment is totally unacceptable.
The use of ointments and analgesic pills briefly relieves the person's condition, but not the cure. Only a specialist can assess the degree of the disease, refer the patient to the necessary tests and diagnostic manipulations. Based on the results of the examination, appropriate therapy is prescribed.
In case of vein rupture or thromboembolism, surgery is indicated, which should not be delayed, as these conditions are fatal for the patient.