With varicose veins, the veins lose their elasticity, the vessels stretch and expand. In some sections, nodes appear. The problem is that blood circulation is disrupted. Blood stagnates in the veins. And when this stagnation increases, it begins to fall into the veins located close to the skin. As a result, these veins swell, appearing out of the ugly blue veins. What can not grieve the proprietress of slender legs.
Why is this happening?
Throughout pregnancy, doctors must pay attention to the condition of the legs of the future mother. There are even not very happy statistics: about 20-30% of expectant mothers face varicose during the first pregnancy, during the second pregnancy the percentage of "victims" increases to 40-60%. And the increasing burden on the organism of the future mother is to blame for this. The chemical composition of the blood also changes: the number of female hormones (estrogens) increases, which weaken the veins, and progesterone softens the walls of the vessels. Due to what they become even more extensible. Its role in the violation of blood circulation is played by the growing uterus, which compresses the veins of the small pelvis. Add to this and a sedentary lifestyle, to which many future mothers gravitate. All this leads to a disruption of the normal outflow of venous blood. All this is fraught with problems not only for the health of the future mother, but also for the health of her unborn child. After a violation of blood circulation - this is an inadequate supply of oxygen to not only the organs of the mother. Lack of oxygen and fetus. It is during the movement, the blood from the legs rises up to the heart. Naturally, first of all, it is better to consult with your doctor, whether you have any contraindications to these or other physical exertion.
In order for blood to circulate better and not to stagnate in the legs, if lying or sitting, try to keep your feet higher. It is useful to periodically move your feet up and down. But cross your legs, sit on your legs are not recommended.
- Do for the legs a contrast shower - it strengthens the walls of the vessels
- Walk in shoes on a low heel - then the load is distributed evenly over the entire foot. And besides, calf muscles are strengthened.
- With constipation, the load on the veins also increases. So watch your food so that there is no trouble with the intestines.
Should I wear special underwear?
Necessarily, especially if you are predisposed to the appearance of varicose veins, if special compression tights, stockings or knee socks. They are usually sold in pharmacies. They are twice as dense as ordinary tights and golf. Like a frame, they squeeze the legs in the ankle, not letting the veins stretch, and slightly widening upward so that the blood can freely circulate to the heart. Wear tights in the morning, without getting out of bed, to prevent the flow of blood to the legs. Such compression linen helps relieve the pressure from the veins and prevent swelling of the legs. Instead of stockings, you can use elastic bandages. In some special cases, doctors recommend even giving birth in stockings to protect the veins from overloads during childbirth. Now we know how to treat varicose veins during pregnancy.