Many diseases are complex in the presence of increased weight. Varicose veins is no exception.
Getting rid of the extra pounds, there are a few simple rules:
- Drink a lot (1,5-3 liters) of pure non-carbonated water.
- Eat small portions 5-6 times a day.
- Not to eat at night.
- Eat foods rich in fiber.
The list of products prohibited for varicose veins:
Salt | Affect swelling |
Strong coffee and tea. | To raise blood pressure and thicken the blood. |
Fast carbohydrates (sugar, pastries, bananas) | Increase the weight, makes the blood viscous. |
Fat, smoked, spicy, fried. | Violation of liver function, are responsible for the normal blood viscosity. Cause inflammation. |
Hot and cold food. Acidic products. Products, traumatic esophagus (hard nuts, crackers). | Varicose veins of the esophagus and stomach to prevent injury to the varicose veins. |
Soft drinks | Varicose veins of small pelvis, the esophagus and stomach. |
Bad habits
You need to completely get rid of bad habits, such as Smoking and alcohol:
Alcohol | Delay accumulation of fluid in the tissues, causing swelling, which further loading of Vienna. |
Smoking | The vessels become brittle. The walls of the blood vessels are formed atherosclerotic plaques. |
Use of hormonal contraception
Women using hormonal contraceptives varicose veins, is very vulnerable. In the blood increases the content of certain hormones.
Their influence in the veins, blood pressure rises, blood vessels dilate. In addition, under the influence of hormonal contraception, blood becomes thicker, which leads to the danger of blood clotting.
Exposure to high temperatures
Our veins under the influence of high temperature to expand, it will lead to deterioration of blood flow to the heart. When the body the faster the liquid evaporates, making the blood more viscous and thick. Therefore, it is often varicose veins worsen in the summer.
Tips that will help in the hot season, on the beach, in the sauna:
Location | Not | Can |
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The city |
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In the sauna | When varicose veins are contraindicated in a sauna |
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Steam sauna |
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Spa, water and other treatments |
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Lack of exercise
When lack of exercise, diseased veins have difficulty pumping blood to the heart. Veins easier to work with, you need to get to work the muscles. Working on the muscles to help blood move through the vessels, causing the venous valves to move better and prevent back flow of blood. So lack of exercise is the enemy of varicose veins.
Attention! Only varicose veins in the legs is to help get beautiful and healthy feet as well as prevent the possibility of surgical intervention.
A number of sports
Varicose veins should provide some sport.
The ban depends on the stage of the disease:
The degree of varicose veins | Symptoms | What sports can do | What kind of sports can be enjoyed |
1 degree | Heavy legs after physical exertion foot |
| All the other sports, but without the excessive load on the |
2 degrees |
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3 degrees |
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4 degrees |
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Constipation
During pregnancy, lack of exercise, sedentary work, hormonal changes can develop into varicose veins of the pelvis, the formation of hemorrhoids. It is important to prevent this. But if varicose veins have already appeared, the most important thing that I need to monitor bowel movements and make every effort to deal with constipation.
Lifting weights
When weight lifting increases the intra-abdominal pressure, which leads to malfunction of the veins and their valves. Also if the pressure can break off a blood clot, which can clog the lumen of the vessel, a suitable diameter.
It may be, blood vessels, heart, lungs, brain. Therefore, a large weight, which can be removed with varicose veins should not be more than 4 kg.
Tight clothing and shoes
Tight clothing or shoes, it pulls the veins, causing restricted blood circulation, swelling occurs. To prevent such consequences need to wear socks with weak gum, used clothing and shoes by size.
Wear shoes with heels
Many women wear shoes with heels. But varicose veins that Shoes have to give. Because the calf muscles are constantly in tension, causing the blood flow to the deep veins is broken and the entire load fell to the superficial veins.
The valves in the veins is two times more work, so they can't handle the load. The result is swelling, pain. The optimal size of the heel should be 3-4 cm.
If it is possible to remove flying in airplanes and long distance buses, cars
Long flights and long trips in buses and cars force people to be forced to a sitting position for a very long time. Feet swell, is to slow down the blood flow and as a result, there is a risk of getting blood clots. In addition to affecting the formation of blood clots and hydrodynamic loads during takeoff and landing.
If, however, the journey can not be prevented, it is necessary to observe simple rules:
- During the trip, do some simple leg movements, prevents stagnation of blood.
- If possible, travel by bus or plane. When traveling by car, make regular stops and walk 10 minutes.
- Before the trip, do not drink alcohol.
- On the road, remember to drink water.
- Before you travel, wear compression underwear.
Do not neglect wearing compression underwear
A compression garment will help to combat the disease
Wearing compression underwear is part of the comprehensive treatment of varicose veins. Its action is based on the compression of the blood vessels of the foot in different strength and the correct load management for all departments. Vascular tone is increased.
The results leave the inflammation of the venous walls, heaviness and fatigue in the legs. A Compression garment is very effective, but choose the size you need with your doctor.
The only problem is the price. The higher the quality of linen. Also support stockings irreplaceable, if you have the injection against varicose veins.
A long time to stand or sit in one place
Often people, because of their profession, has to stand for long in one place or sit at the table. To prevent congestion often necessary moventur super feet, or walk regularly, often to relax. If you have the opportunity to lie down with raised legs.
What is contraindicated for varicose veins is important, not only to those who suffer from this disease and as a preventive measure to prevent varicose veins. The legs were as beautiful as the picture, you need to follow the simple rules.
In this article, we discuss the limitations of varicose veins. If you follow these simple rules, combined with drug treatment, it is possible to avoid surgical treatment. It is especially important to observe those people who have contraindications to the removal of varicose veins.