In the modern world, varicose veins affect a large part of the population. This pathology is included in the list of "diseases of civilization" by the World Health Organization. It is more common in women due to disease, lifestyle and genetic predisposition. The disease affects not only the elderly, but also young people. With varicose veins, the contraindications and limitations are so wide that failure to follow them can lead to serious consequences.
When the first signs of varicose veins appear, they should be examined by a surgeon and their appointment should be strictly followed. You do not need to improve yourself, it can lead to irreversible changes.
Varicose veins of the lower extremities appear gradually. There are 3 degrees.
Compensation phase.Swelling and tension in the legs, especially after walking or standing for a long time. Burning and pain in the veins of the lower extremities and cramps in the calf muscles are possible. Then a small network of veins appears, showing itself with "stars". It is advisable to minimize a sedentary lifestyle and engage in preventive gymnastics.
It is better for women not to wear high heels.
Subpompensated stage. At this stage, the leg pain intensifies, the cramps and swelling appear stronger. The veins are more noticeable, swollen at the junctions with a bluish color; the wall thins and the ship may explode. The skin flakes and itches on the affected area. It is impossible to comb the center of the localization, which can lead to microtrauma. It is better to give up tight underwear and tight clothing. You should avoid strenuous exercise and weight lifting!
Decompensation phase. This stage is characterized by obstruction of blood flow through the arteries, which leads to severe edema in the lower extremities. Trophic ulcers and eczema that do not heal for a long time may appear. This stage is often accompanied by inflammation and vascular thrombosis. If the lumen is blocked by a thrombus, surgery is required. During the decompensation phase, it is mandatory to wear compression underwear. Avoid strenuous physical activity.
In case of pain, the patient should lose weight if he is overweight. Diet is necessary to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood, which closes the lumen of blood vessels and forms blood clots inside.
The first signs of varicose veins - itching, burning, muscle cramps - it is necessary to give up 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 advisable to choose comfortable, "correct" shoes for varicose veins. Wearing too tight shoes, especially high heels, causes tightness in the feet.
An orthopedic surgeon will help you choose an orthopedic pad and recommend compression underwear and special socks.
Hirudotherapy, acupuncture and physiotherapy are contraindicated if the integrity of the skin is compromised.
Hot baths are not recommended for varicose veins, it is better not to visit baths and saunas.
In the early stages of varicose veins, you can take a contrasting shower and foot baths.
At an advanced stage of the disease, you can not massage, especially canned and honey. It is forbidden to wrap with various cosmetics.
In the absence of eczema and ulcers, it is possible to remove hair from the legs, but radiation and wax streaks should be excluded.
Heating compressors are contraindicated and may aggravate trophic ulcers or cause allergies.
Prolonged sun exposure and tanning are highly undesirable. Tattoos should not be applied to the affected areas of the body, especially if the integrity of the dermis is compromised, which can lead to serious complications.
Warming physiotherapy procedures are not prescribed during the decompensation phase. Magnetotherapy and darsonvalization help in the early stages.
Women with varicose veins should not take hormonal birth control pills. They promote blood clotting and there is a risk of blood clotting.
Do not take diuretics and other medications that promote the removal of excess fluid from the body, as this can adversely affect the metabolic process.
Any medication you take should be agreed with your doctor.
In the presence of mild varicose veins, non-intensive physical activity is recommended. Walking and cycling, swimming, yoga and qigong exercises are useful.
If there is no swelling in the veins, callanetics and stretching can be done.
In advanced pathological conditions, it is completely contraindicated:
It is important for a person with varicose veins to maintain good eating habits.
Exclude:
Avoid sweets, pastries and pastries, foods high in palm oil. These foods trigger the onset of atherosclerosis.
The diet of a patient with vascular disease should not include fast food, convenience foods, soda, coffee and brewed tea.
It is better to limit salt and hot or overly spicy spices, celery and mint.
A person with varicose veins needs to eat small portions, but often five times a day. It is especially important for overweight people to follow your diet. Due to excess weight, there is a risk of developing thrombophlebitis with subsequent vascular embolism.
Food should be heat treated, preferring to cook, steam and boil. Smoking and frying should be avoided.
A patient with varicose veins should drink up to 2. 5 liters of fluid per day. If the drinking regimen is not followed, the blood thickens and clotting can occur.
A person suffering from venous insufficiency should follow certain rules to improve their quality of life:
Horse chestnut tinctures, angioprotective and cooling ointments, painkillers can reduce the symptoms of the disease. Necessary drugs, vitamins C, E and P, antispasmodics are used to improve blood circulation.
At the first sign of pathology, you should contact a surgeon or phlebologist. Self-medication is completely unacceptable.
The use of painkillers and tablets briefly relieves a person's condition, but does not cure it. Only a specialist can assess the severity of the disease, direct the patient to the necessary tests and diagnostic manipulations. Based on the results of the examination, sufficient therapy is prescribed.
In case of vascular rupture or thromboembolism, surgery should not be delayed, as these conditions are life-threatening.