The veins are the vessels that carry our blood to the heart from the peripheral tissues. Venous valves and muscle contractions provide blood flow, which is always directed upwards. Valves prevent the flow of venous blood downward. Violation of the function of venous valves is the main cause of varicose veins. When the functions of valves fail or their destruction, blood pressure increases. Because of this, the veins expand and become tortuous. This leads to venous insufficiency. Pain in the legs, swelling, frequent cramps, itching and burning, are the main signs of varicose veins.
The causes of varicose veins, which disrupt the operation of the valves, can be: taking hormonal drugs, genetic predisposition, sedentary lifestyle, thermal procedures, the nature of work, overweight. In women, with an increase in the number of pregnancies, the risk of developing varicose veins increases. Man, with a long stay on his feet and with the frequent movement of heavy loads, also exposes himself to this risk.
If varicose veins are found, the following recommendations should be considered. You should wear special pantyhose or elastic bandages, in order to improve blood circulation. If you decide to use an elastic bandage, then you need to bandage your feet in the morning, until you have gotten out of bed, starting from the fingers to the knee joint. If there is a need to bandage the thigh, then you need to start from the knee joint. To properly bandage your foot, you need to make sure that each subsequent turn of the bandage is halfway over the previous one. Bandage when bandaging should be slightly relaxed in, more thickened leg spots. Elastic bandage can be washed, preferably with soap, but do not boil it. With the bandage, the effect is obvious - the diameter of the veins decreases, the swelling subsides, the pain in the legs and the feeling of heaviness are lost. The pressure of the elastic bandage enlivens the metabolic processes and increases the blood flow velocity. Bandage of the legs is useful for varying degrees of venous insufficiency.
Whatever causes caused the expansion of veins, a number of recommendations should be considered. Patients with varicose veins should be properly selected shoes. It should be free in recovery, because there are superficial veins. Women should not wear high-heeled shoes. It is necessary to avoid overheating and often take a contrast shower. But most importantly, you need to adhere to a diet.
With varicose veins, swimming is very useful. After a hot bath it is very good to rinse your feet with cold water. When you are sleeping, keep your feet elevated, placing something comfortable underneath them. You should rest during the day, if possible, several times. If you do not have the opportunity to lie down or sit down, because of standing work, pacing at a fast pace to improve blood flow.
It is recommended to knead your feet. Do more often rotate each foot, clockwise 7-10 times, then counterclockwise. Sitting on the floor, lift your foot up and down several times each, developing your ankle. Drug treatment in every person, depending on the development of the disease, is individual. It should appoint a doctor.
Not only must you follow the treatment prescribed by your doctor. The body should receive a sufficient amount of substances that help strengthen the blood vessels and prevent the formation of blood clots. You should take food rich in vitamins fiber. To consume food you need less salt and spices, to avoid all fatty, smoked and overcooked. You need to drink more freshly squeezed juices. Give up products with a lot of synthetic additives, as well as from products made from ground rice, white refined flour. It is necessary to monitor the total calorie intake, try not to gain excess weight.
When it comes to leg training, the predisposition to varicose veins should be considered. The permissible weight on the muscles of the shank and thigh should not be more than 20 kg, and for flies and lunges - no more than 1-2 kg on each leg. Do not do deep squats. On the treadmill, classes should begin with a walk, after 3-4 weeks you can go on a run.
The reasons for varicose veins may be different. But you can fight them. If you follow the recommendations of doctors, then this ailment will not cause a deterioration in the quality of life.