How to deal with varicose veins?

How to deal with varicose veins?

Varicose veins are a common disease, especially among women. To avoid unpleasant complications, it is important to know how to properly deal with this problem.

Causes

The main risk factors for varicose veins:

1. Female
2. Age over 40
3. Hereditary predisposition
4. Excess weight
5. Pregnancy
6. Staying on your feet for a long time
7. Wearing high heels

What to do?

For the prevention and treatment of varicose veins it is recommended:

1. Wear comfortable clothes and flat shoes
2. Maintain optimal weight
3. Play sports (swimming, walking, yoga)
4. Elevate your legs while resting
5. Take a contrast shower
6. Use compression stockings
7. Use venotonics as prescribed by a doctor
8. Resort to physiotherapy (electrophoresis, ultraviolet irradiation)
9. Do lymphatic drainage massage

In advanced stages of varicose veins, surgical intervention may be required - sclerotherapy or phlebectomy.

Particular attention should be paid to varicose veins during pregnancy. It is necessary to wear compression stockings, take venotonics, and do lymphatic drainage massage.

When the first symptoms of varicose veins appear, you need to contact a phlebologist for examination and selection of the correct treatment. Timely measures will help avoid unpleasant complications and maintain healthy veins.