Varicose veinsare dilated veins, with increased volume, becoming tortuous and
elongated with time. Varicose veins are superficial and therefore,
acquire a darker red or purple. They are more common in women than in
men.
The arteries carry blood from the heart to the extremities, and veins
are meant to carry blood back to the heart, driven mainly by the calf
muscle pump. Inside the veins are small valves that prevent the venous
return to the extremities. When the valves do not close properly
return, this is called reflux. When reflux occurs, increases the amount
of blood in the veins, which causes them to dilate.
One of the main factors for the development of varicose veins is the
hereditary or familial. The genetic factor causes a decrease in
resistance of the walls of veins and valvular insufficiency.
Another important factor is the hormone. During pregnancy, there is a
greater release of hormones, which can cause decreased muscle tone of
the venous wall. At the end of pregnancy, compression of the pregnant
uterus on the veins of the abdomen can also trigger veins. Prolonged
use of contraceptives and other hormone treatments are also aggravating
factors.
Obesity and type of work people who work long hours on foot favor the
development of varicose veins. Pain, tiredness and heaviness in the
legs are the most frequents, but can also occur, burning, edema
(swelling), cramps, and numbness and areas of inflamed skin with itch
… Are more pronounced at the end of the day, on days of high
temperature.
Varicose Veins Treatment:
The treatment of varicose veins may be conservative, in some cases, is the use of elastic stockings and use of medicines that improve the venous flow.
Exercising, always avoiding using too much weight on the legs for them.
Elastic stockings, especially during pregnancy, or in activities in
which many hours remain standing while maintaining an appropriate body
weight.
Home remedy for varicose veins
is to drink plenty of fresh fruit juices. Cherries, blackberries and
grapes blueberries all contain natural chemicals that help make your
veins stronger. The pineapple juice is also beneficial for people
suffering from varicose veins. It contains the enzyme bromelain, helps
prevent blood clots from forming in your legs.
Simple steps can prevent varicose veins or slow the progress:
- Avoid standing still, standing for a long time; simulate walking,
even without changing the steps, from time to time, to pump blood
upwards.
- After the bath, massage your legs up when the feet to the thighs, as if squeezing the blood back up.
- If you rest a little in the middle of the day, use a large pillow,
and not too high to lift his legs a little for the rest of the body,
which should be horizontal.
- If you use stockings for varicose veins, preferring medium
compression, and remember that you must wear them before getting out of
bed in the morning. Stay with them as they feel comfortable, if
possible by evening.
- Create the good habit of exercise daily, walk, bike, treadmill, swimming, etc…
