There are many ways to combat varicose veins even without resorting to surgery.
The prevention is the most powerful weapon, able to avoid the complications of invasive and painful interventions. Varicose veins, unfortunately, inevitably appear in one certain age. The problem is not just one of character aesthetic though, and knowing it can help improve the condition.
On the because varicose veins come we find several answers. Definitely the genetic predisposition causes some people to develop this form of circulatory disorder earlier. Then there are some lifestyle habits which favor the onset of varicose veins, such as sedentary lifestyle, excesses of smoking and alcohol. Paradoxically, too standing too many hours (perhaps for work) leads to more varicose veins development.
When they appear it means that there is something wrong with the circulation sanguine. Varices are not harmful in themselves but must be kept under control. Even because they can escalate and lead to major health ailments, albeit rare. Let’s talk about, for example bleeding, blood clots, ulcers, eczema and chronic venous insufficiency. Fortunately, we can adopt some behaviors that slow down the evolution of this condition.
Fighting varicose veins in just a few steps, here’s what the experts recommend
To understand how to avoid the appearance of varicose veins just think that they arise from a circulatory malfunction. So, to fight them, we have to protect blood circulation. In a healthy and balanced lifestyle there should be moments dedicated tophysical exercise. All the more so if you suffer from varicose veins.
There is no need to join the gym or do intensive training sessions. They are enough 20 minutes a day, including yoga practice, to restore the body’s functions, including circulatory ones. Also it stretching it’s great weapon against varicose veins.
For those who arrive tired in the evening and hears the swollen legs, there is a simple practice to perform. Need lie down on the groundon a mat, e keep your legs raised for 2 to 3 minutes. In this way it facilitates the return of blood to the heart and the veins strain less. Those who cannot perform this exercise can take advantage of an alternative. It will be enough lie down in bed and rest your legs on 3 or 4 high pillows for at least 15 minutes.
The sedentary lifestyle and it standing too much are two other habits to avoid. If you really can’t, perhaps because of your job, you need to “break” the routine. It will be enough keep your legs raised at least 2 times a day. Maybe before going to your desk and after work in the evening. Then run at least one stretching session per day.
Are compression tights really useful?
It is usually just the medico that recommends the use of special tights. This is one more weapon to be exploited for control the chronicity of varicose veins. There are various types, to be chosen based on the severity of the condition. Generally, these special socks help keep the venous valves in the correct wayand facilitate blood circulation by relieving the task of the veins.
To the habit of wear elastic stockings e you move oftenwe can add another very useful practice. The cold shower. Although when you return from work the desire is to slip into boiling water, this is not good for varicose veins.
In case of varicose veins it is advisable to take cold showers. Maybe only in the legs. This practice relieves Moreover the feeling of swelling and eliminates the appearance of annoying cramps.
(The information in this article is for informational purposes only and concerns scientific studies published in medical journals. Therefore, it does not replace the consultation of a doctor or specialist, and should not be considered for formulating treatments or diagnoses)