Varicose veins refuse a date - a reasonable prevention of the disease

If you want to avoid varicose veins, you need to take care in time.The statistics of the disease are convincingly dark and they give very scary 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 it gets younger every year.That's why we have to fight now.As long as the veins are healthy, prevention will not take long.

Who needs varicose vein prevention?

Everyone without exception.This is due to the rhythm of our modern life - an abundance of tasty and unhealthy food, low mobility and frequent stress.But there are also favorites of the disease that are at risk of getting sick in the first place.These are:

• People who arehereditary risks, that is, one or both parents suffer from varicose veins.
• Representatives of in-demand professionsto stand for a long time, to sit in one position, professional athletes (runners, weightlifters, etc.)
• Heavy meals.
• Stylish fashionistas and fashionistas– those who like tight, tight clothes and high heels.
• Women.We included the female gender in a separate group because, in addition to the listed factors, pregnancy and menopause are risk conditions for varicose veins.

In addition, people with chronic metabolic diseases, heart and vascular diseases, and tumors are at risk.Secondary varicose veins are dangerous for them, that is, they are provoked by the main 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 assortment of pharmacies, you can 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.

1. Heparoids.The drug rinses the blood and removes blood clots.The use of ointment for varicose veins is justified, but it should be used after a medical prescription.Excessive use of such drugs can result in bleeding.
2. Venotonic.Ointments and gels that help relieve fatigue by strengthening the tone of the venous walls.They also fight well with swelling in the legs.
3. Ointments, creams and gels based on honeyand other bee products.They are widely used, well supported and better advertised.
4. Complex drugs.They have both venotonic and blood thinning components.

All these drugs are easy to use.Read the annotation and use it.But don't forget the most important thing -See your doctor first!

Carefully!We consider it necessary to warn about the danger related tomagical ointments, distributed in different ways: representatives of some lesser-known companies, private cosmetologists, online stores.Often, potential drugs have very dubious certifications and have not undergone any research.

What about traditional methods?

Traditional medicine does not stop at varicose veins.On the contrary, it offers many miraculous recipes that can eliminate not only varicose veins, but also many related problems.

Home-made ointments, medicinal decoctions and rubs, compresses and alcohol tinctures for oral administration, according to the beliefs of traditional healers, will heal you effectively and cheaply in a short time.We are not going to argue;There are many really great recipes in folk medicine.But as representatives of official medicine, we still urge you to make a reasonable combination - to use folk recipes after discussing with your doctor.And in no case do not refuse the traditional treatment prescribed by your doctor.

We analyze the diet and determine the correct nutrition

Nutrition is very important for varicose veins.If you are a convinced meat eater and prefer sweet breads for dessert, varicose veins will love you, no doubt about it.And at the same time, obesity, metabolic problems and many other unpleasant diseases will fall in love with you.

The optimal diet for the prevention of varicose veins is the Mediterranean.It contains a lot of vegetables, fruits, seafood and fish, but almost no meat and bakery products.Did you know that people who prefer Mediterranean cuisine rarely have problems with blood vessels?

So don't forget our tips when going grocery shopping at the supermarket.

Necessary compression with socks

Compression garments for varicose veins are an excellent preventive and therapeutic tool.Do not confuse with shaping tights - these are different products.Special 3D equipment will help you choose the size of underwear and the level of compression you need, on which not only accurate measurements will be taken, but also the condition of the veins of the limbs will be assessed.

We do not recommend buying and wearing compression stockings.Only an experienced phlebologist can professionally determine the individual size and adjust the period of wearing underwear.The cost of the case is a consultation.

Pregnancy: varicose veins can be avoided

Pregnancy is a physiological process, but the load on the veins of the lower extremities increases significantly.Every expectant mother should know about it.

• The first thing a woman can do to prevent varicose veins is to adjust her diet as described above.
• The second is enough physical activity.Walking in the fresh air and wearing the right shoes will help your blood vessels.
• Special gymnastics for pregnant women is mandatory.Various movements of the legs, rolling from heel to toe do not create any special physical activity, but they help the veins.Pregnancy is a period when sofa cushions are especially useful.If you lie down to rest, have your feet on the pillow - blood circulation in the extremities will be more active.
• If you were familiar with varicose veins before pregnancy, consult a phlebologist for further advice.He will choose compression garments for you and tell you how to wear them correctly and for how long.

Varicose veins and occupation: sedentary work and work on feet

Prevailing occupations today involve sitting in one place for long periods of time.Or rather, on a 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 and cross your legs - blood circulation in the extremities is impaired.
• Save fashionable stilettos for going to restaurants and the theater - nothing else.The optimal shoes are natural shoes, the heel is no more than 6 cm.
• Limit coffee and strong teas.Prefer juices, fruit drinks and plain water.
• Make sure you exercise.The best way is swimming.
• Get proper rest and don't overeat, control your body weight.
• Do exercises for your legs while sitting at your desk.

If you can't sit still while working and you're on the move all day, remember:

• Maintain an elevated position of the legs during rest.
• Pour cool water on your calves in the morning and evening.
• Eat right and don't snack on the run.
• For preventive purposes, wear compression garments and choose the "right" shoes.

Common exercises for prevention

There are many health programs for the prevention of 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:

1. Active squats.
2. Jumping on both feet, including jumping rope.
3. Weight training exercises.
4. Tight leg swings.

Do everything for your health!Don't forget leg exercises.After all, they can be performed even while lying in bed and even 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 minimized.But make active outdoor recreation a habit.Follow our recommendations and you will not encounter varicose veins!