Varicose veins in the modern world make up a large proportion of the population. This pathology has been included in the list of "diseases of civilization" by the World Health Organization. The disease is common in women due to lifestyle and genetic factors. This disease affects not only the elderly but also young people. With varicose veins, quite widely contraindications and restrictions, noncompliance can lead to serious consequences.
When the first signs of varicose veins appear, the surgeon needs to examine and follow the appointment. You do not have to heal the wound yourself, which can lead to irreversible changes.
Varicose veins of the lower extremities gradually appear. There are 3 degrees.
Compensation phase.Swelling and tension appear in the legs, especially after long walks or standing. Burns and pain in the lower extremities and cramps in the calf muscles may occur. Then a small network of blood vessels appears, indicated by "asterisks". Should minimize sedentary lifestyle and participate in preventive sports exercises.
Women better not wear heels.
Extra compensation. At this stage, leg pain increases, cramps and swelling appear more intense. The veins become even more noticeable, swollen into nodes with bluish tinge; the walls are thinner and the jar may break. Flaky and itchy skin in the affected area. Unable to focus on localization, which can lead to minor trauma. It is better to give up tight underwear and tight clothing. You should limit intense sports and weight lifting!
Clearing phase. This stage is characterized by obstruction of blood flow from the veins, resulting in severe edema of the lower extremities. Persistent ulcers and eczema that do not heal may appear. This stage is often accompanied by inflammation and blood vessel thrombosis. If the lumen is blocked due to thrombosis, surgical intervention is required. During the period of decompensation, wearing compression underwear is required. Avoid intense physical activity.
In case of pain, if the patient is overweight, they need to lose weight. Diet is necessary to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood, clog the lumen of the blood vessels and cause the appearance of blood clots in it.
When there are first signs of varicose veins - itching, burning, numbness in the muscles, need to quit alcohol and reduce salt intake. These products contribute to lipoprotein formation on blood vessel walls and the development of atherosclerosis.
Choose comfortable, "right" footwear for people with varicose veins. Wearing shoes that are too tight, especially high heels, can contribute to foot clog.
Orthopedic surgeon will help you choose orthopedic pads and recommend special compression underwear and socks.
If skin integrity is disrupted, exercise, acupuncture and physiotherapy is contraindicated.
In case of varicose veins should not take a hot bath, it is better not to take a bath, sauna.
In the early stages of varicose veins, you can take a contrast bath and soak your feet.
With the severe stage of the disease, you cannot massage, especially canned food and honey. Wrapping with various cosmetic preparations is prohibited.
Leg hair can be removed if eczema and sores are not present, but hair bands and wax bands must be excluded.
Warm compresses are contraindicated, they can aggravate nutritional sores or cause allergies.
Prolonged sun exposure and sun beds is undesirable. Tattoos should not be tattooed on the affected areas of the body, especially if the integrity of the dermis is compromised, which can lead to serious complications.
Warm physiotherapy procedures are not prescribed during the decompensated phase. In the first phase, magnetotherapy and darsonvalization will help.
Women with varicose veins should not take hormonal contraceptives. They contribute to blood clotting and risk the formation of blood clots.
Do not take diuretics and drugs that promote the removal of excess fluids from the body, which can negatively affect metabolism.
Any medicine you take must be approved by your doctor.
In the case of mild varicose veins, the physical activity should not be intense. Walking and cycling, swimming, yoga and qigong exercises are very helpful.
If there are no bulging blood vessels, surgery and stretching of scar tissue can be performed.
In severe cases it is strictly contraindicated:
It is important for people with varicose veins to maintain good eating habits.
Exclude:
Avoid sweets, cakes and pastries, foods high in palm oil. These foods trigger the onset of atherosclerosis.
A patient's diet with venous disease should not include fast food, convenience food, soda, coffee and strong brewed tea.
Better to limit salt and spices that are too spicy or hot, celery and mint.
With varicose veins, people need to eat small, but frequent servings, up to five times a day. It is especially important to keep an eye on your diet for people who are overweight. Due to being overweight, they are at risk for thrombophlebitis with subsequent embolism.
Food should be gently heat treated, preferably baked, steamed and boiled. Avoid smoking and frying foods.
Patients with varicose veins should drink enough fluid per day, about 2. 5 liters. If the diet is not followed, the blood will thicken and blood clots may form.
A person with varicose veins must follow certain rules to improve their quality of life:
May ease symptoms of the disease with the help of horse chestnut alcohol, vascular protection and cooling ointment, and pain reliever pills. To improve blood circulation, use essential drugs, vitamins C, E and P, antispasmodic drugs.
At the first sign of a pathology, you should contact the surgeon or vein doctor. Self-treatment is completely unacceptable.
The use of ointments and painkillers helps to quickly relieve a person's condition, but not to cure the disease. Only a specialist can assess the extent of the disease, direct patients to the tests and diagnostic operations needed. Based on examination results, full therapy is prescribed.
In the case of venous rupture or thromboembolism, surgery is indicated, should not be delayed, as these conditions are life-threatening for the patient.