Varicose veins can be subject not only veins of the legs – similar changes are possible in the veins:
- of the esophagus and the stomach;
- pelvic organs in women;
- the left spermatic cord and testicle in men.
But the reasons for the development of all of these types of veins are quite different. Therefore, prevention is radically different.
In this article we consider only the measures that prevent the most common form of varicose veins – the defeat of the lower limbs. Besides the fact that it is 70% in the General morbidity structure, and the only prevention is really effective.
A comprehensive approach to prevent the development of varicose veins of the legs leads to:
- Decide whether prophylaxis – indications
- Pay attention to the shoes
- The transfer of the right to work
- Be active, but remember for the rest of the
- Normalize body weight and to eat right
- Say "no" to harmful habits
- Do not be lazy to lose weight the gym
- Make a draining massage of the legs.
- Wear socks compression
- Sometimes you need the drugs
- The prognosis of prevention
Prevention of any disease, including varicose veins of the legs, nothing is easier in comparison with treatment. But, if you do it properly and in its entirety, you can or to make to prevent the onset of disease, or the prevention of severe consequences.
Only hard work can give the maximum effect. This is especially true for people with high risk of development of varicose veins of the legs. Prevention of this disease must become an integral part of life, some pleasant everyday habit. In fact, nothing complicated in it.
For all matters relating to the prevention of varicose disease of the lower limbs, please contact with the vascular surgeon or phlebologist.
Decide whether prophylaxis – indications
The main risk for the development of varicose veins of the legs, the need of specific prevention – these are the people:
- Family history – close relatives with this disease.
- Women who suffer from dishormonal disorders of ovarian.
- Pregnant and have given birth.
- Persons associated with heavy physical work, long stay in a stationary standing or sitting position (especially profession and sedentary way of life).
- Lovers to walk in high heels, hot tub, sauna, spicy food and alcoholic drinks.
- Persons with the presence of the characteristic ˮvenarumˮ complaints: swelling of feet of ankles in the evening, cramps and pains in the calf muscles, the weight of the legs, reinforced venous pattern, vascular network.
The most important risk factors for varicose veins is a genetic predisposition, pregnancy and dishormonal disorders in women. All other prerequisites alone are not able to cause disease, but, reinforced at key, the acceleration of its appearance and weight.
Pay attention to the shoes
The question of the choice of the right shoes of a higher degree of women, but in men it is also relevant. Optimum these shoes:
- convenient and comfortable (to avoid crushed feet and legs, but not too free);
- you do not need to be high thin heels – the best 4-5 cm;
- use insoles-arch supports;
- not constantly walking in shoes on flat sole.
The transfer of the right to work
The question on job change is not always easy to solve, and even if it comes to health. But, if the risk of varicose veins in the legs too great, or there were early signs of the disease, it is better to follow the preventive recommendations:
- Eliminating or minimizing of the hard work associated with physical strain on the abdominal wall and lower limbs.
- Not a lot of time continuously (more than 2-3 hours) to spend in a stationary position or a sitting position.
- Contraindicated lifting and other strength sports.
The basic rule – the conditions must be such that the blood in the legs does not stagnate and do not put excess pressure on the walls of the veins. Most venous stasis is pronounced when the feet are situated vertically downward of the feet and calf muscles fixed (when the person is standing or sitting in one position).
Be active, but remember for the rest of the
Physical inactivity (sedentary lifestyle) contributes to the development of varicose veins of the legs. Therefore, we need to fight against it:
- do morning exercises;
- do not be lazy to go for a walk on fresh air;
- exercise or sports related exercises for the legs and feet (walking, running, swimming, Cycling, aerobics).
But overwork is not worth it. Do not forget about the rest, need to sleep about 8 hours a day, alternate periods of activity with periods of rest. The muscles of the back area of the Shin play the role of the pump which propels the blood through the veins in the opposite direction of gravity (up). The load which they experience is great. To cope with it can only the muscles that are recovered reserves of energy after a busy day.
Normalize body weight and to eat right
Of the lower limbs of people who suffer from obesity, experience high loads. Therefore, weight reduction is the prevention of varicose veins, as it reduces everyday tension veins in the legs. For this you can use a variety of methods, but make sure to stick to these dietary recommendations:
- Limiting fatty food from animal origin (pork, duck, fatty cream, eggs) and digestible carbohydrates (pasta, white bread, rolls, cakes, pies).
- Discard the spices and spicy food.
- Eat a moderate amount of fluids and reducing salt.
- Enrich your diet with plant foods: vegetables, fruit, oils (Flaxseed, olive, sunflower).
Say "no" to harmful habits
The most common bad habits of Smoking and alcohol abuse – by themselves do not cause varicose veins, but in combination with other aggravating factors that contribute to its emergence and progression. Therefore, the wicked should abandon them. Do it yourself is not easy. If necessary, seek help from a doctor-narcologist.
Do not be lazy to lose weight the gym
Every activity of the people who have the background to varicose veins of the legs, should be combined with periods of unloading. All you need is 5-10 minutes to devote to performing simple leg exercises at least 1-2 times a day and always in the evening after the graduation. It does not need a special room or special conditions.
Most of the exercises fasting gymnastics you can perform on the job:
- In the sitting position, perform 10-20 flexor and extensor movements alternately with each foot, so that the rear muscle groups of the lower leg is maximally reduced and relaxed.
- If you are sitting, to stand and to move around, better just up the stairs. Also, you can go to the level of the ground, simulating walking up stairs – in step, step by step, heel to toe, the calf muscles were well reduced and relaxed.
- In a standing position stand on the toes, hold this position still for a few seconds and get down to the heel. Perform the following steps first both legs at the same time (a few times), and then alternately with each foot, so that when the right rises the toe, left standing on the heel, and vice versa.
- If possible, sit or lie down and position your feet on some kind of support to a position higher than the pelvis (for example, put the feet on the chair, on the table, on the wall).
Unloading exercises, intended for the prevention of varicose veins of the legs, really basic and effective. Everything you need – do not be lazy to do these exercises.
Make a draining massage of the legs.
The meaning of the haurientes foot massage – to improve blood flow in the superficial and deep veins. Do it yourself, even in the evening, after work, but, if possible, and that is his.
Basic techniques of self-massage haurientes:
- Sit down, put your foot only on the ground level, where you sit, so she was slightly bent in the knee (less than 90).
- Rubbing movements massage the skin and muscles in the direction of the fingers of the genu iuncturam through the entire volume.
- Grasp the foot with both hands so that the thumbs are located on the back, and all the other – of the plantar surface.
- Push the sides of the segment which is wrapped around the fingers, and gradually move them up in the course of the tibia for genu iuncturam. In the course of the transition to the new site gradually be pressed for a few seconds, then relax your hands and move above them.
- Clasp your fingers brush the side surface of the heel. Squeeze the fabric with your fingers for a few seconds, relaxing your fingers, move them up the sides of the Achilles tendon and calf muscle to the knee.
- Pat drumsticks with both hands in the upward direction.
The total duration of the session haurientes self-massage is about 10 minutes. After it is desirable to perform the exercise ˮbirchˮ (3 to 5 minutes to place the feet as high as possible, and the best heels vertically up).
Wear socks compression
Special products of compression hosiery is best to strengthen a weakened or changes varicose veins of the legs, and do not allow their expansion. This prevention method works better the more you use the individually selected compression hosiery. Carry each and every day before you get out of bed after sleeping. At the end of the day, when the load on the legs will be less products need to be removed.
What to look for when choosing compression hosiery:
- It should be comfortable for everyday use. Modern products meet all the requirements – they are thin (like nylon stockings), and to compress and evenly fabric, elegant appearance and durable. Better to buy a Jersey of this type of conventional elastic bandages or hosiery crassus.
- Choose the right product. This can be tights, stockings and socks.
- Pay attention to the class of compression – a force that squeezes the knit fabric. For prevention you can use the special preventive knitwear (class zero compression) or treatment, but only the first compression class.
Sometimes you need the drugs
Medicamental prophylaxis of varices is shown to persons of high risk group (there are many prerequisites for the enlargement of the veins), or with the typical "venous symptoms" (they are described in the section "Decide whether prophylaxis – indications").
Remember: ointments and gels provide fast, but short-term effect, but the pills are starting to work slowly, but are long-lasting. Therefore, the topical preparations can be used on a daily basis, and drugs for internal use – in the form of preventive courses of 2 times a year last for about a month.
The prognosis of prevention
The table reflects forecast the potential effectiveness prevent the development of varicose veins of the legs, given the risk of disease.
| A predisposition to varicose veins | Percentage of cases, if the moment is over | What will happen without the full prevention |
|---|---|---|
| Low | Less than 5% – mild varicose veins | The sick 95%: mild forms – 45%, moderate – 50% |
| Reasonable | 30%: light – 20%, average height – 10% | Sick 99%: average weight – 65%, severe 34% of the |
| High | 50%: medium and light forms – 40%, it is difficult for 10% | Sick of it all: an average height of 60%, severe course – 40% |
If you do not want to get varicose veins – do some prevention!