Varicose veins in the modern world suffer from 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. With varicose veins, the contraindications and limitations are quite wide, non-observance of which can lead to serious consequences.
When the first signs of varicose veins appear, it is necessary to be examined by a surgeon and to strictly respect his appointment. You do not need to treat yourself, this can lead to irreversible changes.
Varicose veins of the lower extremities appear gradually. There are 3 degrees.
Compensation phase.Swelling and tension appear on the feet, especially after walking or standing for a long time. Burning and soreness in the vessels of the lower extremities and cramps in the calf muscles are possible. Later, a small vascular network appears, manifested by "stars". It is advisable to minimize a sedentary lifestyle and engage in preventative gymnastics.
Women are better off not wearing high heels.
Undercompensated phase. At this stage, the leg pain intensifies, cramps and swelling appear stronger. The veins become even more noticeable, swelling in the joints with a bluish tinge; the wall becomes thinner and the container may crack. The skin flakes and itches in the affected area. It is impossible to comb the focus of localization, this can lead to microtrauma. Better to give up tight underwear and tight dresses. You need to refrain from intense sports and weight lifting!
Decompensation phase. This stage is characterized by obstruction of blood flow from the veins, which leads to severe edema in the lower extremities. Prolonged non-healing trophic ulcers and eczema may occur. This stage is often associated with inflammation and vascular thrombosis. If the lumen is blocked by a thrombus, surgery is required. In the decompensation phase, wearing compression footwear is mandatory. Avoid intense physical activity.
In case of pain, the patient, if overweight, should lose weight. Diet is necessary to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood, which blocks the lumen of blood vessels and provokes the occurrence of blood clots in them.
In the presence of the first signs of varicose veins - itching, burning, muscle numbness, it is necessary to give up alcohol and reduce salt intake. These products contribute to the formation of lipoproteins in the walls of blood vessels and the development of atherosclerosis.
It is recommended to choose comfortable, "correct" shoes for varicose veins. Wearing too tight shoes, especially high heels, contributes to foot overload.
An orthopedic surgeon will help you choose the orthopedic bed and recommend tight underwear and special socks.
If skin integrity is impaired, 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 stage of varicose veins, you can take a contrast shower and take a foot bath.
With an advanced stage of the disease, you can not do massages, especially canned and honey. It is forbidden to wrap with various cosmetic preparations.
Hair removal on the legs is possible in the absence of eczema and ulcers, but shugaring and wax strips should be excluded.
Heat compresses are contraindicated, they can worsen trophic ulcers or cause allergies.
Prolonged exposure to the sun and sun 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.
Heat physiotherapy procedures are not described during the decompensation phase. In the initial stages, magnetotherapy 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 clotting.
Do not take diuretics and other medications that promote the removal of excess fluid from the body, this can adversely affect the metabolic process.
Any medication you take should be agreed with your doctor.
In case of varicose veins, non-intensive physical activity is recommended. Walking and cycling, swimming, yoga and qigong exercises are helpful.
If there is no swelling of the blood vessels, calcaneus and stretching can be done.
In advanced cases of pathology it is strictly contraindicated:
It is vital that a person with varicose veins maintain good eating habits.
Exclude:
Avoid sweets, pastries and cakes, foods rich in palm oil. These foods cause the onset of atherosclerosis.
The diet of a patient with venous disease should not include fast food, convenience foods, soda, coffee and strong tea.
Better to limit salt and hot or too spicy spices, celery and mint.
Food should be treated warmly gently, preferring baking, steaming and boiling. Smoking and frying of food should be avoided.
A patient with varicose veins should drink the required amount of fluid per day, about 2. 5 liters. If the drinking regimen is not followed, the blood thickens and blood clots can form.
A person suffering from venous insufficiency should adhere to some rules to improve their quality of life:
it is possible to relieve the symptoms of the disease with the help of tinctures of horse chestnut, angioprotective and cooling oils, pain relievers. To improve blood circulation, use the necessary medications, vitamins C, E and P, antispasmodics.
At the first signs of pathology, you should contact a surgeon or phlebologist. Self-treatment is completely unacceptable.
Using pain relieving oils 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 examination, adequate therapy is prescribed.
In case of venous rupture or thromboembolism, surgery is indicated, which should not be delayed, as these conditions are life-threatening for the patient.