If you want to prevent varicose veins, you should take care of them in good time.The disease statistics are convincingly bleak and show frightening percentages!Especially for the female population of the planet.Of course, at a young and active age, your thoughts are not at all focused on varicose veins - life is hectic, you have a lot of strength and oh, how far you are from the venerable years of your beloved grandmother with ugly knots on your legs!However, varicose veins are an insidious disease.And he gets younger every year.So now we have to fight.As long as the veins are healthy, prevention will not take long.
Who needs varicose vein prevention?
Everyone without exception.This is due to our modern rhythm of life - an abundance of tasty and unhealthy food, low mobility and frequent stress.But there are also disease favorites who are at risk of becoming ill first.These are:
- People who havehereditary risks, i.e. one or both parents suffer from varicose veins.
- Representatives of professions requiring the followingstanding for a long time, sitting in one position, professional athletes (runners, weightlifters, etc.)
- Overweight foodies.
- Stylish fashionistas and fashionistas– Lover of tight, tight clothing and high heels.
- Women.We have assigned the female gender to a separate group because, in addition to the factors listed, pregnancy and menopause also represent a risk condition for varicose veins.
In addition, people who already suffer from chronic metabolic diseases, heart and vascular diseases and tumors are at risk.Secondary varicose veins are dangerous for them, i.e.h.they are caused by the underlying pathology.
The pharmacy helps – medicines, ointments and other products
The pharmaceutical industry is also aware of the problem of varicose veins.Therefore, in the 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 drug thins the blood and dissolves blood clots.The use of an ointment against varicose veins is justified, but should be done according to a doctor's prescription.Excessive use of such medications can cause bleeding.
- Venotonics.Ointments and gels that help relieve fatigue by strengthening the tone of the vein walls.They also cope well with swelling in the legs.
- Honey-based ointments, creams and gelsand other bee products.They are widespread, help well and are advertised even better.
- Complex medications.They contain both venotonic and blood-thinning components.
All of these medications are easy to use.Read the note and use it.But don’t forget the most important thing –Visit your doctor first!
Carefully!We consider it necessary to warn you about the danger involvedMagic ointments, distributed in various ways: by representatives of some little-known companies, private beauticians, online stores.Most often, potential drugs have very dubious certificates and have not been subjected to research.
What about traditional methods?
Traditional medicine does not deal with varicose veins.On the contrary, he actively offers many miraculous recipes that can relieve not only varicose veins, but also many problems associated with it.
Homemade ointments, medicinal decoctions and liniments, compresses and alcohol tinctures for oral administration, traditional doctors believe, will cure you efficiently and inexpensively in a short time.We do not intend to argue;There are many really excellent recipes in folk medicine.However, as representatives of official medicine, we urge you to look for a sensible combination - the use of folk recipes after consulting 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
Diet for varicose veins is of great importance.If you are a dedicated meat eater and prefer sweet rolls for dessert, you will love varicose veins, no question.And at the same time you will fall in love with obesity, metabolic problems and many other unpleasant ailments.
The optimal diet to prevent varicose veins is the Mediterranean diet.It contains a lot of vegetables, fruits, seafood and fish, but there is almost no meat or baked goods.Did you know that people who prefer Mediterranean cuisine very rarely have problems with blood vessels?
So remember our advice when shopping for groceries in the supermarket.
Necessary compression with stockings
Compression stockings for varicose veins are an excellent preventive and therapeutic tool.Do not confuse it with shaping tights - these are different products.Special 3D devices will help you choose the underwear size and compression level you need.Not only will you be measured precisely, but the condition of the vessels in your extremities will also be assessed.
We advise against purchasing and wearing compression stockings yourself.Only an experienced phlebologist can professionally determine the individual size and adjust the length of time the underwear is worn.The price of the issue is a single consultation.
Pregnancy: You can avoid varicose veins
Pregnancy is a physiological process, but the strain on the veins of the lower extremities increases significantly.Every expectant mother should know this.
- The first thing a woman can do to prevent varicose veins is to adjust her diet as described above.
- The second is adequate physical activity.Walking in the air and wearing the right shoes help your blood vessels.
- Special gymnastics is mandatory for pregnant women.Various movements of the feet, rolling from heel to toes, do not produce any particular physical activity, but rather help the veins.Pregnancy is a time when sofa cushions are particularly useful.When you lie down to rest, leave your legs on the pillow - blood circulation in the limbs will be more active.
- If you were already familiar with varicose veins before pregnancy, contact a phlebologist for further advice.He will select compression clothing for you and explain to you how to wear it correctly and for how long.
Varicose veins and work: sedentary work and work on the legs
Nowadays, it is common in many jobs to sit in one place for a long time.More precisely, on 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 - this will disrupt blood circulation to the limbs.
- Save fashionable stilettos for going to restaurants and the theater - nothing more.The optimal shoes are natural shoes with a heel of no more than 6 cm.
- Limit coffee and strong teas.Prefer juices, fruit drinks and plain water.
- Be sure to exercise.The best way is swimming.
- Get proper rest and don't eat too much.Control your body weight.
- Do exercises for your feet at your desk.
If you can't sit while working and are on the go all day, don't forget:
- Maintain an elevated foot position when resting.
- Pour cool water over your shins morning and evening.
- Eat right and don't snack on the go.
- Wear compression clothing as a preventive measure and choose the “right” shoes.
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, you should not include the following in your morning exercises:
- Active squats.
- Jumping on both legs, including jumping rope.
- Weight lifting exercises.
- Tense leg swings.
Do everything else for your health!Don't forget foot exercises.Finally, they can also be done while lying in bed and they also work well while sitting in an office chair.
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 kept to a minimum.But make active outdoor recreation a habit.Follow our recommendations and your encounter with varicose veins will not happen!