Varicose veins in the modern world suffer from a large percentage of the population. This pathology is 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 not only affects the elderly, but also the young. With varicose veins, the contraindications and restrictions are quite wide, their non-compliance can lead to serious consequences.
When the first signs of varicose veins appear, it is necessary to be examined by a surgeon and closely monitor his appointment. You do not have to treat yourself, this can lead to irreversible changes.
Varicose veins on the lower part of the leg appear gradually. There are 3 degrees.
Compensation level.Swelling and tension appear in the legs, especially after long walks or standing. Deterioration and pain in the vessels in the lower leg and cramps in the calf muscles are possible. Later, a small vascular network appears, manifested by a "star sign". It is recommended to minimize an inactive lifestyle and do preventive exercise.
Women are better off not wearing high heels.
Subcompensation level. At this stage, leg pain increases, cramps and swelling appear more intense. The veins become more noticeable, swollen to the knot with a bluish tinge; the walls become thinner, and the ship may break. Skin peeling and itching in the affected area. It is not possible to comb the localization focus, this can cause microtrauma. It is better to let go of tight underwear and tight clothing. You have to refrain from sports and lift heavy weights!
Decompensation stage. This phase is characterized by blockage of blood flow from the veins, which causes severe edema in the lower legs. Prolonged ulcers and trophic eczema may appear. This stage is often accompanied by inflammation and vascular thrombosis. If the lumen is blocked by a thrombus, surgical intervention is required. At the decompensation stage, wearing compression underwear is mandatory. Avoid intense physical activity.
In case of pain, the patient, if he is overweight, needs to lose weight. Diet is needed to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood, which clogs the lumen of blood vessels and provokes the appearance of blood clots in it.
If there are the first signs of varicose veins - itching, burning, numbness in the muscles, it is necessary to stop drinking alcohol and reduce salt intake. This product promotes 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 shoes that are too tight, especially high heels, contributes to foot congestion.
An orthopedic surgeon will help you choose orthopedic soles and recommend special compression underwear and stockings.
If the integrity of the skin is damaged, hirudotherapy, acupuncture and physiotherapy are contraindicated.
If varicose veins, hot baths are not recommended, it is better not to visit the baths and saunas.
In the early phase of varicose veins, you can take a contrast bath and a foot bath.
With the advanced stages of the disease, you can not do massages, especially canned and honey. Packing with various cosmetic preparations is prohibited.
Hair removal on the feet can be done in the absence of eczema and boils, but mounting and wax strips must be excluded.
Heating compresses are contraindicated, they can exacerbate trophic boils or cause allergies.
Sun exposure and prolonged tanning beds are highly undesirable. Tattoos should not be tattooed on the affected part of the body, especially if the integrity of the dermis is violated, this can lead to serious complications.
Heating physiotherapy procedure is not prescribed during the decompensation stage. In the early stages, magnetotherapy and darsonvalization help.
Women with varicose veins should not take hormone birth control pills. They contribute to blood clotting and there is a risk of blood clotting.
Do not take diuretics and other drugs that encourage the removal of excess fluid from the body, this can negatively affect metabolic processes.
Any medication you take must be agreed with your doctor.
If varicose veins are mild, intense physical activity is recommended. Hiking and cycling, swimming, yoga and qigong exercises are very useful.
If there is no swelling of the blood vessels, kalanetic and stretching can be done.
In the case of advanced pathology, these are strict contraindications:
It is important for someone 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 patients with varicose veins should not include fast food, comfort foods, soda, coffee, and strong brewed tea.
It is better to limit salt and spices to hot, spicy and mint that are hot or too spicy.
With varicose veins, sick people should eat in small portions, but often, up to five times a day. It is very important to monitor your diet for overweight people. Because they are overweight, they are at risk of thrombophlebitis with subsequent blood vessel embolism.
Food should be served hot gently, preferring roasting, steaming and boiling. Smoking and frying foods should be avoided.
A patient with varicose veins should drink the required amount of fluid per day, about 2. 5 liters. If drinking rules are not followed, blood will thicken and blood clots may form.
A person suffering from venous insufficiency must adhere to certain rules to improve their quality of life:
It is possible to reduce the symptoms of the disease with the help of horse chestnut tincture, angioprotective and cooling ointments, and painkillers. To improve blood circulation, use the necessary medications, vitamins C, E and P, antispasmodics.
At the first sign of pathology, you should contact a surgeon or phlebologist. Self-treatment is completely unacceptable.
The use of painkillers and painkillers temporarily relieves a person's condition, but does not cure it. Only a specialist can assess the stage of the disease, direct the patient to the necessary diagnostic tests and manipulations. Based on the results of the examination, adequate therapy is prescribed.
If a vein or thromboembolism ruptures, surgery is indicated, which should not be delayed, as this condition is life threatening for the patient.