Depending on the lifestyle of the person depends on the state of health, but often we can't influence the development of disease, a part of which is in us genetically. Such diseases include varicose veins. It is called the disease of civilization.
Noticed that most people who suffer from varicose veins, in the developed countries. The probability of its occurrence is higher in those who have relatives with such a problem, but other factors are:
- work in a static situation (threatening to educators, doctors, hairdressers, sellers);
- the lack of dynamic exercise in the morning (if you lazy to do exercise, then you are in the risk group);
- the wrong choice of clothing and shoes (too tight, often wear high-heel shoes);
- bath, sauna, sunbathing at noon, when the sun is very active.
What's going on with the veins in the varicose veins?
Varicose veins — it is a pathological enlargement of the veins. Can manifest on the abdomen, in the male — scrotum, in a small saucepan, and even in the language. Veins to varicose not cope with the flow of blood. Legs strongly swollen. Later formed varicose eczema and long healing trophic ulcers. Presents and apply antibiotics to kill the infection. But the worst thing — varicose veins in later stages reduces the performance.
Symptoms of varicose veins on the legs
The prophets, pointing to the development of varicose veins:
- heaviness in the legs;
- pain the pain;
- swelling of the legs;
- cramps;
- enlargement of the veins;
- trophic changes;
- pigmentation;
- bruises, which precedes the injury.
In the early stages can be visible only for the vascular mesh. But later the symptoms are still evident. The veins are under the skin, have a wavy shape and resemble grapes. If you have symptoms of varicose veins, consult a doctor immediately. You will be recommended to conduct an ULTRASOUND examination of the lower extremities, to check the status of the valves of the veins. This procedure takes about 30 minutes.
Methods of treatment of varicose veins
Conservative methods is possible only to slow down during the varicose veins. The most commonly used preparations based on horse chestnut, and bioflavonoids (nutrients-antioxidants). Courses of treatment is usually long. Drugs are manufactured in the form of ointments, gels, drops, tablets and capsules. Duration of treatment determines the physician depending on the disease. Drugs can be several, if the higher degree of the first or second, if there trophic changes in the skin.
Compression therapy lies in the selection of compression stockings or tights that should be worn from the morning and just before bedtime. It lasts for a whole year. Compression underwear will release vienna, thanks to the blood flowing in the right direction, leaving pain and swelling. Immediately we recommend that you purchase 2 pairs of tights or stockings. You will need to change each day.
Sclerotherapy — a modern method of treatment of varicose veins with injections of special substances, glue, decaying veins. In time it resolved and more is not participating in the bloodstream. Her work take the other veins. Way completely safe, but it can be used in all cases. Usually this method treats reticular varicose veins (telangiectasia). You can instantly go on a business trip, and go to the clinic even in the lunch break.
Surgical treatment of varicose veins
It is used when damage to the large vein in the later stages. Requires anesthesia — local or general. Operations are conducted in conditions of the surgical department, either specialty of phlebology center.
Operations can be performed:
- with the use of radio frequencies — the latest method, which allows you to gently and acts locally on varicose veins, as a result of such negotiations affected vienna resolved, and her features are taking on other veins;
- with the help of steam micro-impulses — after local anesthesia, a thin catheter is introduced steam, the patient vienna narrows and disappears;
- using the method Varadi — sense operation in the extraction of vienna through the punctures, the intervention requires local anesthesia, the effect of which lasts for about 5 hours, you can walk through one and a half hours after the operation, the listing is done on the same day;
- using a laser beam — quick, bloodless, and safe way.
Popular and folk methods of treatment of varicose veins
Sick I want to believe that there is a relatively harmless and simple means for the treatment of veins. Yes, you can try to use folk ways. Can be effective in the early stages, and only in combination with the main treatment. Treatment of folk ways need to start, in agreement with the doctor and an accurate diagnosis.
For the improvement of the circulation of the blood can be used ointment. But it cannot be applied on open wounds. If the skin is ulcers who have just begun to mature, before starting treatment it is necessary to wait for them to open. Whether you are not afraid of the smell of the ointment — just do wraps for the night, before leaving the house.
One more effective remedy — tincture of horse chestnut. For its preparation it is necessary to clean the chestnuts and push them into the 200 ml of vodka. This tool will be unnoticeable vascular asterisks, if you use it regularly. In the course of the 2 months take tincture 30 drops after each main meal. Well coping with varicose veins (vascular mesh) homemade apple cider vinegar. For problems with the stomach, inside it is a means cannot be used, only as compresses and lotions. Shop apple cider vinegar for the treatment of spider veins is not suitable — there's so much chemistry and virtually no useful substance for the improvement of the microcirculation.
Prevention of varicose veins
There is a way out, if the varicose vein has just appeared, or if it is for the members of your family?
Simple rules to prevent further development of varicose veins:
- the load must alternate, if you are constantly sitting, take breaks of 5-10 minutes every 45 minutes, during which go, do a little exercise;
- discard the narrow clothes and uncomfortable shoes to the heel is greater than 5 cm, wearing similar clothes and shoes only on the outside;
- well warns varices swimming and douches are the tone of the blood vessels;
- during pregnancy it is recommended to wear a preventive compression stockings and special supportive bandage, which will also reduce the pressure on the spine.
You must always be available soothing gels and ointments, and especially in the time of summer vacation, in the heat. Tanning in the varicose veins is possible from 8 to 11 a.m. and from 17 to 20 o'clock in the evening.
Diet for varicose veins
If you have a weak since the birth of the venous wall, then a predisposition to varicose veins, the thrombophlebitis will still be high. Women are more risk zone. But you can saturate the body useful for the vascular components. In the first place it is necessary to lean on those foods, which contain vitamin C and rutin:
- black currant;
- lemons;
- kiwi;
- strawberries;
- cabbage;
- citrus fruits;
- grapes.
Prepare of these kinds of fruit and berry juices, jellies, for the winter get ready to jam. Modern refrigerators allow you to freeze a large amount of berries. Very useful for breakfast drink fraiche or make fruit salads. Pay attention to the products that positively affect the condition of the liver. Vascular asterisks can indicate problems with her.
Veins they will tell you thank you for care, especially if you will also pour your feet with cool water, good to swim and to practice water aerobics. Now even small towns have a fitness center with a swimming pool, so swimming can all. Don't stop exercise in the winter. Everything you need to take with you heating and choose the swimming pool near the house.
Sport in varicose disease
If you are overweight, consult with a nutritionist. Coach in addition can assemble a program of exercises that will be effective and varicose veins and for weight loss. It is worth it to avoid lifting weights, if there are problems with the veins. Therefore, strength training is not for you. If you have a small child, increasing the right: there is no need to bend your back first to descend on the squat. Use the stroller, wear the baby in my arms for too long.
Which is useful for varicose veins, so it's walking up the stairs, running in moderate pace, in the winter go to ski. Considerable benefit can be nordic walking. This type of physical exertion is suitable for people of all levels of fitness. Find out where in your city teaching nordic walking. In Europe, the people, the lack of snow to achieve with two sticks in his hands, does not cause surprise. In this way, they filmed part of the load on the joints and the veins.
Another good way to normalize the functioning of the veins — to carry out vyhrnutá asanas in yoga. But it is necessary to start from the basic asanas. You will notice that not only that they have become more durable, you can walk long distances, but also your emotional state is much better. Yoga is very useful for women. It also stabilizes, balances the hormonal background — its fluctuations may cause the deterioration of the situation with the veins. Stress is also undesirable for the patients of varicose veins, because the pressure changes are damaging to the veins.
Try to perceive the complexity philosophically and not be nervous on nutrition. If you are nervous about the job, the more on the feet, maybe it is worth thinking about changing the business. Sick varicose veins is recommended to work in the fresh air, coupled with active movements around the city. Under load, especially if you have a long time to sit in a bus or plane, wear compression stockings.