Varicose veins in women

Varicose veins in women begin with the appearance of superficial and stellate veins. Symptoms: pain, swelling, itching, ripple. Causes: age, genetics, pregnancy, excess weight, trauma, specificity of the profession.

Wear special elastic stockings that the doctor prescribes. They should strictly correspond to the size. These stockings ease the discomfort and are very effective when the patient has to spend a lot of time on his legs, make an air trip or drive 3-4 hours. Methods of treatment of varicose veins: ultrasound and laser treatments, lidocaine administration, sclerotherapy (painless and safe method, which does not require surgical procedures, softens the symptoms of the disease, stops the process of veins enlargement and makes them less noticeable).


Attention

In particularly severe cases of varicose veins, women may develop thrombi or a risk of infection.

In traditional Chinese medicine, varicose veins are considered a sign of weak qi (energy flow), poor circulation of blood and lymph. In the treatment of acupuncture, the areas of the spleen and stomach and the legs themselves are exposed. So you can reduce the size of varicose nodules, reduce pain. Chinese herbs can also be prescribed.


Attention

In the field of varicose veins, the massage is contraindicated because of the possibility of the formation of blood clots (thrombi).


Tip

With varicose veins, the blood vessels Vitamin B strengthens vigorously. Pineapple, containing bromelain, helps relieve pain and itching.


Phytotherapist

Varicose veins in women are associated with weak circulation of the legs and feet. Most of the recommended herbs are rich in organic compounds that strengthen and protect the walls of blood vessels. Take a day 150-450 mg prickly needle (Ruscus aculeatus), 500-600 mg of horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) or 50-350 mg of Pycnogenol, a plant extract made from pine bark of the pine (Pinus pinaster). These plants can be a part of medical creams.


Tip

Try compresses from the decoction of virgin nut (Hamamelis virginiana).

It can not be combined with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Be careful during pregnancy.

During varicose veins in women, it is advisable not to wear tight pants and tights that compact. Such clothes do not work very well on the legs, so it will be best if you wear clothes that are lighter and unsweetened.

If you are sedentary, work in a sitting position, know that this is not normal for a healthy human body. Try at least several times a day to do leg exercises. For example, if the working canteen is on a floor above or below, do not sit out of habit in the elevator to get there faster. Accustom yourself to climb the stairs. Worse from this, no one will be, but your legs will soon say "thank you" to you.


Do not also go for a long time in high heels. The maximum time that can be passed on high heels is no more than 3-4 hours. At the end of this time, your legs can swell, the veins become denser, due to which varicose veins are formed. Do not be lazy, as far as possible, perform various exercises for the feet and lubricate the legs with a special ointment against puffiness.

Observe your own regime of the day, habits, nutrition and other common features of the body should all women without exception. To keep your feet forever beautiful and light you can, if you also wear shoes on the middle wedge, because shoes on a very low rise are prohibited in this case.