Varicose veins in the modern world suffer from a large percentage of the population. This pathology was included in the list of "diseases of civilization" by the World Health Organization. The disease is more common in women due to lifestyle and genetic predisposition. The disease affects not only the elderly, but also the young. With varicose veins, the contraindications and restrictions are quite extensive, non-compliance with which can lead to serious consequences.
When the first signs of varicose veins appear, it is necessary to be examined by a surgeon and strictly observe his appointment. You don't need to heal yourself, this can lead to irreversible changes.
Varicose veins of the lower limbs appear gradually. There are 3 degrees.
Compensation phase.Swelling and tension appear in the legs, especially after a long walk or standing. Burning and soreness in the vessels of the lower limbs and cramping of the calf muscles are possible. Then a small vascular network appears, manifested by "asterisks". It is advisable to minimize a sedentary lifestyle and to practice preventive gymnastics. 
Women are better off if they don't wear high heels.
Subcompensated phase. At this stage, the pain in the legs intensifies, cramps and swelling appear more intense. The veins become even more noticeable, swelling at the nodes with a bluish tinge; the wall becomes thinner and the vessel may burst. The skin flakes and itches in the affected area. It is impossible to comb the focus of localization, this can lead to microtrauma. Better to give up on underwear and tight clothing. You should refrain from intense sports and weight lifting!
Decompensation phase. This stage is characterized by obstruction of the outflow of blood from the veins, which leads to severe edema in the lower limbs. Prolonged trophic ulcers that do not heal and eczema may appear. This phase is often accompanied by inflammation and vascular thrombosis. If the lumen is blocked by a thrombus, surgery is required. In the phase of decompensation it is mandatory to wear compression underwear. Avoid strenuous physical activity.
In case of pain, the patient, if he is overweight, needs to lose weight Diet is necessary to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood, which clogs the lumen of blood vessels and causes the appearance of blood clotsblood in them.
In the presence of the first signs of varicose veins - itching, burning, numbness of the muscles, it is necessary to give up alcohol and reduce salt intake. These products contribute to the formation of lipoproteins on the walls of blood vessels and the development of atherosclerosis.
It is advisable to choose comfortable and "correct" shoes for varicose veins. Wearing shoes that are too tight, especially high heels, contributes to foot congestion.
An orthopedic surgeon will help you choose orthopedic insoles and will recommend compression underwear and special stockings.
If the integrity of the skin is broken, hirudotherapy, acupuncture and physiotherapy are contraindicated.
In case of varicose veins, hot baths are not recommended, it is better not to visit baths and saunas.
In the initial stage of varicose veins, you can take a contrast shower and take foot baths.
With an advanced stage of the disease, you can not do massages, especially canned and honey. Packaging with various cosmetic preparations is prohibited.
The removal of hair on the legs is possible in the absence of eczema and ulcers, but it is necessary to exclude shugaring and wax strips.
Warming compresses are contraindicated, they can aggravate trophic ulcers or cause allergies.
Prolonged exposure to the sun and tanning beds is highly undesirable. Tattoos should not be tattooed on the affected areas of the body, especially if the integrity of the dermis is violated, this can lead to serious complications.
Heating physiotherapy procedures are not prescribed during the decompensation phase. In the initial stages, magnetotherapy and darsonvaluation help.
Women with varicose veins should not take hormonal birth control pills. They contribute to blood clotting and there is a risk of blood clots.
Do not take diuretics and other drugs that help remove excess fluids from the body, this can negatively affect the metabolic process.
Any medication you take must be agreed with your doctor.
In case of mild varicose veins, we recommend not intense physical activity. Hiking and biking, swimming, yoga, and qigong are helpful.
If there is no swelling of the blood vessels, you can perform callanetics and stretching.
In advanced cases of pathology it is strictly contraindicated:
It is essential for a person with varicose veins to maintain good eating habits.
Exclude:
Avoid sweets, pastries and pastries, foods rich in palm oil. These foods trigger the onset of atherosclerosis.
The diet of a patient with venous disease should not include fast food, convenience foods, soda, coffee and strong tea.
It is best to limit salt and hot or overly hot spices, celery and mint.
With varicose veins, a sick person needs to eat in small portions, but often, up to five times a day. It is especially important to monitor the diet for overweight people. Due to excess weight, they risk developing thrombophlebitis resulting in embolism of the blood vessels.
Food should be cooked gently, preferring baking, steaming and boiling. Avoid smoking and frying food.
A patient with varicose veins should drink the required amount of fluid per day, approximately 2. 5 liters. If the drinking regimen is not followed, the blood thickens and blood clots can form.
A person suffering from venous insufficiency must respect some rules to improve the quality of life:
It is possible to relieve the symptoms of the disease with the help of horse chestnut tinctures, angioprotective and refreshing ointments and pain relief tablets. To improve blood circulation, use the necessary drugs, vitamins C, E and P, antispasmodics.
At the first signs of pathology, you should contact a surgeon or phlebologist. Self-treatment is completely unacceptable.
Using ointments and tablets for pain relief briefly relieves a person's condition, but does not cure it. Only a specialist can assess the degree of the disease, refer the patient to the necessary tests and diagnostic manipulations. Based on the results of the examination, adequate therapy is prescribed.
In case of ruptured veins or thromboembolism, surgical intervention is indicated, which should not be delayed, as these conditions are life-threatening.