Prevention Of Varicose Veins

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Prevention of varicose veins

Preventive measures can be aimed at preventing the development of the disease or at inhibiting the progression of the pathological process.

To avoid this problem, the following rules must be followed:

• At the initial stage of the disease, you should not give preference to compression underwear, elastic stockings or just tight socks that leave a mark on the skin after wearing. The use of compression is effective only as a prevention of an exacerbation of the problem, and in its absence, compression can trigger the mechanism of the formation of the disease by squeezing the blood vessels and disrupting the blood flow in them;
• Weight control;
• Rejection of bad habits;
• Regular gymnastics (running, race walking);
• Avoiding heavy physical labor;
• Prevention of constipation and normalization of digestion.

Content:

• 4 directions of prevention of varicose veins
• Prevention of varicose veins during pregnancy
• Nutrition as prevention of varicose veins in pregnant women

4 directions of prevention of varicose veins

If the pathological process of varicose veins is already formed, then several rules must be observed to prevent relapse, inhibit the progression of the disease and prevent the development of complications:

Gymnastics

Gymnastics in the morning after waking up, before getting out of bed, you need to prepare your legs for the upcoming stress. Lying in bed, you need to do flexion, extension and circular movements of the legs, as well as do the exercise "bicycle". The last exercise can be performed with both legs at the same time, or alternately. Exercise should be done 2 times a day for 5-10 minutes to relieve puffiness and improve blood outflow.

Having risen from the bed, stand on your toes so that the heels are off the floor by at least 2 cm, after which it will drop sharply. Lifts are done 60 times in 1 approach, preferably up to 5 times a day.

At any opportunity to lie down, you need to use this for the next leg warm-up. In a horizontal position, raise 1 leg and, in a relaxed state, shake it sharply. Repeat the same with 2 legs. The exercise is done 10-20 times, several times a day. As often as possible.

clothing

From clothing, elastic underwear - knee-highs, stockings, tights or elastic bandages must be worn while lying in bed, before assuming an upright position. Bandages should be overlapped, starting from the foot and going up. Compression (tightening) of the legs with an elastic material squeezes and reduces the diameter of superficial veins, which prevents their further expansion, prevents reflux, thereby normalizing venous outflow and lymphatic drainage, preventing the development of edema.

Clothes, like shoes, should be comfortable - not to tighten or pinch the body. You should give up tight jeans, tight belts and nylon stockings. Capron increases the perspiration of the skin and causes itching. With frequent scratching, there is a danger of infection, and therefore phlebitis may form - one of the complications of varicose veins.

The heels of shoes are not higher than 3-4 cm, if you have flat feet, do not forget about the insoles-instep supports.

Recreation

Vacation lovers need to travel, to know that problem veins are very sensitive to climate changes and changes in atmospheric pressure, so when choosing a place to stay, you need to choose a region with a climate identical to your hometown.

The best rest for the blood vessels in the legs is walking. At the time of walking, various muscle groups are alternately tense and relaxed, in connection with this, blood circulation is increased for the speedy delivery of oxygen and nutrients to working tissues. Therefore, walking is not only the prevention of venous stasis, but also the strengthening of the venous wall by restoring its elasticity. It is because of this that it is necessary to regularly arrange for yourself small walks before bedtime as a rest.

Food

Do not eat, or minimize the intake of the following foods:

1. Foods That Increase Weight Gain:

   • fatty;
   • sweet;
   • flour.

2. Substances leading to the expansion of the venous walls:

   • marinades;
   • jellies;
   • canned food;
   • rich meat broths;
   • smoked meats.
3. Liquids

Caffeine is a powerful stimulant that affects heart function by increasing heart rate and increasing cardiac output. This increases the load not only on the heart, but also on the blood vessels, reducing their elasticity. the intake should be limited to 2 cups per day, preferably diluted with plenty of milk.

Ethyl alcohol promotes vasodilation, slowing down the speed of blood flow, and when taken in excess, it forms intoxication of the body, which leads to fluid retention in the body and its settling in tissues, which ultimately leads to thickening of the blood and the formation of thrombosis. (Read also: Causes and symptoms of thrombosis)

Salt and salty foods. Salt has the ability to draw water from the surrounding tissues into the bloodstream, increasing the volume of circulating blood and increasing the load on the vessels by stretching their wall, all this leads to the formation of venous stasis.

Prevention of varicose veins during pregnancy

To prevent the development of varicose veins during pregnancy, you must follow a whole set of rules:

• Move more. If work requires physical inactivity, then it is necessary to do light warm-up exercises to improve blood circulation. In addition, if there is an opportunity to walk up the steps instead of taking the elevator, then you need to take advantage of this.
• It's a good idea to get into the habit of periodically running, swimming, or cycling.
• It is a good idea to regularly do primitive exercises (bicycle, shaking, scissors), which will improve venous return and help reduce the risk of developing varicose veins.
• A contrast shower will not only improve blood circulation, but also strengthen the vascular wall;
• Avoid taking a warm bath, as it relaxes the veins, causing venous congestion.
• In the morning after waking up and at the end of the day, to implement a good outflow of venous blood, it is useful to do self-massage in the form of stroking the entire surface of the leg, starting from the foot and ending with the groin area;
• Dealing with stress. Attending relaxing procedures, taking herbal remedies or medications with the appointment of a neuropathologist;
• A teaspoon of honey at night, and in the morning tea with ginseng or lemongrass will normalize the nervous system and the work of the heart;
• With a sedentary lifestyle, it is very useful to drain the venous vessels by raising the lower limbs above the level of the body. When lying down, you need to put a roller under your feet; when sitting, you can simply put your feet on the table;
• Sleeping is best on the left side. It is in this position that it is possible to prevent the compression of a large vein, which is located in the right half of the body, and prevent an increase in pressure in the venous bed, especially in the veins of the legs;
• You should not sit with your legs crossed, since in this position the superficial veins are squeezed and venous outflow reduced;
• Sunbathing can also be harmful to yourself. Ultraviolet rays are able to destroy weak vessel walls, giving the skin a characteristic pattern. In addition, overheating also has a negative effect on the state of vascular health. In this regard, it is worth giving up not only sunburn, but also relaxation in the sauna.
• Refuse high heels, beautiful uncomfortable tight shoes and occasionally go barefoot, for example, at home. This will allow you to stretch the surface of the feet like massage manipulations and improve microcirculation.

Nutrition as prevention of varicose veins in pregnant women

1. To enhance the synthesis of proteins that improve the tone of the walls of blood vessels - collagen and elastin, it is necessary to consume foods rich in vitamin E:

   • legumes (beans, peas);
   • sprouted grains of rye and wheat;
   • lentils;
   • egg yolk;
   • green onions;
   • oil (soybean, olive, corn);
   • liver.

2. Increasing protein synthesis normalizing the work of the heart muscle - collagen and myofibrin, it is necessary to give preference to foods rich in vitamin C:

   • potatoes;
   • Bell pepper;
   • gooseberry;
   • dog-rose fruit;
   • sea buckthorn;
   • Strawberry;
   • tomatoes;
   • citrus;
   • dill, parsley.

3. Compotes, desserts, jams from foods rich in vitamin P, which will help strengthen the vascular wall:

   • lemon;
   • black currant;
   • Walnut;
   • grapefruit;
   • tea;
   • Rowan.

4. Copper is also involved in the synthesis of elastin:

   • mussels;
   • oysters;
   • shrimp;
   • lobster;
   • crabs;
   • squid;
   • lamb kidneys;
   • beef liver.

5. Fiber stimulates the intestines and is an excellent prevention of constipation. Therefore, food rich in fiber prevents the development of varicose bowel disease:

   • all fruits, especially plums;
   • all vegetables;
   • bran;
   • You can buy fiber as a drug from a pharmacy and add it to food.

6. To prevent increased blood viscosity and prevent thrombus formation, consume a large amount (up to 2 liters) of certain types of liquid:

   • juices;
   • kvass;
   • compote;
   • fruit drink.

7. Bioflavonoids help break down blood clots and facilitate the passage of blood through the vessels:

   • dark or sour cherries.
   • Blueberries and any other dark colored berries

If, on examination, venous "nodules" are found on the skin, then it is necessary to contact a phlebologist or surgeon and observe the entire period of pregnancy and several months after childbirth. In the absence of pregnancy, you can resort to traditional medicine and maintain the condition of the veins with the help of various herbs, for example: nettle, white acacia, hops, Kalanchoe, chamomile and much more. This type of treatment is perfectly combined with drug therapy and will help you recover from surgical procedures.

The author of the article: Volkov Dmitry Sergeevich | c. m. n. surgeon, phlebologist

Education: Moscow State University of Medicine and Dentistry (1996). In 2003 he received a diploma from the Educational and Scientific Medical Center of the Presidential Administration of the Russian Federation.