If you want to avoid varicose veins, you should take care of it in time.The disease statistics are convincingly gloomy, and give very frightening percentages!Especially for the female population of the planet.Of course, at a young and active age, your thoughts are in no way focused on varicose veins - life is busy, you have enough strength, and oh, how far you are from the venerable years of your beloved grandmother with ugly knots on her legs!However, varicose veins are an insidious disease.And every year he gets younger.That's why we have to fight now.As long as the veins are healthy, prevention will not take much time.
Who needs prevention of varicose veins?
All without exception.This is due to our modern rhythm of life - an abundance of tasty and unhealthy food, poor mobility and frequent stress.But there are also the darlings of the disease who are at risk of getting sick first.these are:
- People who havehereditary risks, that is, one or both parents suffer from varicose veins.
- Representatives of the profession requirelong standing, sitting in one position, professional athletes (runners, weightlifters, etc.)
- Excessive foodies.
- Fashionistas and fashionistas– lovers of tight, tight clothes and high heels.
- Women.We included the female gender in a special group, because in addition to the mentioned factors, pregnancy and menopause represent a risk condition for varicose veins.
In addition, people who already have chronic metabolic diseases, diseases of the heart and blood vessels, and tumors are at risk.Secondary varicose veins are dangerous for them, that is, they are caused by the underlying pathology.
The pharmacy will help - medicines, ointments and other products
The pharmaceutical industry is also aware of the problem of varicose veins.Therefore, in the range of pharmacies, you will find a sufficient number of ointments and creams for tired legs and for the first symptoms of varicose veins.Conventionally, all drugs for local use are divided into several groups.
- Heparoids.The medicinal substance thins the blood and dissolves blood clots.The use of ointment for varicose veins is justified, but it should be used after a doctor's prescription.Excessive use of such drugs can lead to bleeding.
- Venotonics.Ointments and gels that help relieve fatigue by strengthening the tone of the vein walls.They also cope well with swelling on the legs.
- Ointments, creams and gels based on honeyand other bee products.They are widely used, they help well, and they are even better advertised.
- Complex medicines.They have both venotonic and blood thinning components.
All these remedies are easy to use.Read the note and use it.But don't forget the most important thing -First, see a doctor!
Careful!We consider it necessary to warn you of the danger in connection withmagic ointments, distributed in different ways: by representatives of some little-known companies, private cosmetologists, online stores.Most often, potential drugs have very dubious certificates and have not been subjected to any research.
What about traditional methods?
Traditional medicine does not stand aside from varicose veins.On the contrary, he actively offers many miraculous recipes that can relieve not only varicose veins, but also many related problems.
Homemade salves, medicinal decoctions and rubs, poultices and alcoholic tinctures for oral use, according to the belief of traditional doctors, will cure you effectively and cheaply in a short time.We don't mean to argue;there are many really excellent recipes in folk medicine.But as representatives of official medicine, we still invite you to look for a reasonable combination - the use of folk recipes after consulting with your doctor.And in no case do not refuse the traditional treatment prescribed by your doctor.
We analyze the diet and set the right diet
Nutrition for varicose veins is of great importance.If you're a convinced carnivore and love sweet buns for dessert, you'll love varicose veins, no doubt about it.And at the same time, obesity, metabolic problems and many other unpleasant ailments will fall in love with you.
The optimal diet for the prevention of varicose veins is the Mediterranean diet.It contains a lot of vegetables, fruits, seafood and fish, but almost no meat and pastries.Did you know that people who prefer Mediterranean cuisine rarely have problems with blood vessels?
Therefore, remember our advice when you go shopping in the supermarket.
Necessary compression with socks
Compression garments for varicose veins are an excellent preventive and therapeutic tool.Don't confuse it with shaping leggings - they are different products.Special 3D equipment will help you choose the size of underwear and the level of compression you need, where you will not only be accurately measured, but also assess the condition of the blood vessels of the extremities.
We do not recommend buying and wearing compression stockings on your own.Only an experienced phlebologist can expertly determine the individual size and adjust the duration of wearing underwear.The price of the issue is one consultation.
Pregnancy: you can avoid varicose veins
Pregnancy is a physiological process, but the load on the veins of the lower extremities increases significantly.Every mother-to-be should know about this.
- The first thing a woman can do to prevent varicose veins is to adjust her diet as described above.
- The second is sufficient physical activity.Walking in the fresh air and wearing the right shoes will help your blood vessels.
- Special gymnastics is mandatory for pregnant women.Different movements of the feet, rolling from heel to toe do not create any special physical activity, but they help the veins.Pregnancy is a period during which sofa cushions are particularly useful.If you lie down to rest, let your legs be on the pillow - blood circulation in the limbs will be more active.
- If you had varicose veins before pregnancy, see a phlebologist for additional advice.He will choose a compression garment for you and tell you how to wear it properly and for how long.
Varicose veins and occupations: sitting and standing
The predominant number of professions today involve long periods of sitting in one place.More precisely, at the computer.Even if your posture is comfortable and the chair is comfortable, these conditions will not save you from varicose veins.Therefore, follow a few simple preventive rules:
- Never sit cross-legged or cross your legs - blood circulation in the limbs is disturbed.
- Save the fashionable heels for going out to restaurants and the theater - nothing more.Optimal shoes are natural, with a heel no higher than 6 cm.
- Limit coffee and strong teas.Give preference to juices, fruit drinks and plain water.
- Be sure to do sports.The best way is swimming.
- Get proper rest and don't overeat, control your body weight.
- While sitting at your desk, do foot exercises.
If you can't sit down while working and you're on the move all day, don't forget:
- Keep your legs elevated during rest.
- Pour cold water over your lower legs in the morning and evening.
- Eat right and don't snack while running.
- Wear a compression suit for preventive purposes and choose the "right" footwear.
General exercises for prevention
There are many wellness programs to prevent varicose veins.Therapeutic exercises are used when the disease already exists.If you know for sure that you are prone to varicose veins, do not include in your morning exercises:
- Active squats.
- Jumping on both feet, including jumping rope.
- Weight lifting exercises.
- Tense leg swings.
Do everything else for your health!Don't forget foot exercises.After all, they can be performed even while lying in bed, and even sitting on an office chair, they work well.
Cycling, which has recently become fashionable, is an excellent remedy for varicose veins.Swimming is also a great activity.
Monotonous work at the dacha, carrying bags from the store should be reduced to a minimum.But make active outdoor recreation a habit.Follow our recommendations and your encounter with varicose veins will not happen!