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, contraindications and restrictions are quite extensive, and their non-compliance can have serious consequences.
When the first signs of varicose veins appear, it is necessary for a surgeon to examine you and strictly observe your appointment. It is not necessary to heal, this can cause irreversible changes.
Varicose veins of the lower extremities appear gradually. There are 3 degrees.
Compensation stage.Swelling and tension appear in the legs, especially after prolonged walking or standing. Burning and pain in the vessels of the lower extremities and cramps in the calf muscles may occur. Later, a small vascular network appears, manifested by "asterisks". It is advisable to minimize a sedentary lifestyle and perform preventive gymnastics. 
Undercompensated stage. In this stage, the pain in the legs intensifies, the cramps and swelling appear more intense. The veins become even more noticeable, swelling the nodes with a bluish tint; the wall becomes thinner and the glass can burst. The skin flakes and itches in the affected area. It is impossible to comb the localization focus, this can lead to microtrauma. It is better to leave tight underwear and tight clothing. You must refrain from intense sports and weight lifting!
Decompensation stage. This phase is characterized by obstruction of the blood outflow from the veins, leading to severe edema in the lower extremities. Prolonged non-healing trophic ulcers and eczema may develop. This stage is usually accompanied by inflammation and vascular thrombosis. If the lumen is blocked by a thrombus, surgical intervention is required. In the decompensation stage, 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. The diet is necessary to reduce the level of cholesterol in the blood, which blocks the lumen of the blood vessels and causes blood clots to appear in them.
In the presence of the first signs of varicose veins - itching, burning, numbness in the muscles, it is necessary to give up alcohol and reduce salt intake. These products contribute to the formation of lipoproteins in the walls of blood vessels and the development of atherosclerosis.
It is recommended to choose comfortable and "correct" shoes for varicose veins. Wearing shoes that are too tight, especially high heels, contribute to foot congestion.
Your orthopedic surgeon will help you choose orthotic inserts and recommend compression underwear and special stockings.
If the integrity of the skin is compromised, hirudotherapy, acupuncture and physical therapy 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 do foot baths.
With an advanced stage of the disease, massages, especially canned and with honey, cannot be performed. Wrapping with various cosmetic preparations is prohibited.
Depilation on the legs is possible in the absence of eczema and ulcers, but wax strips and shugaring should be excluded.
Hot compresses are contraindicated, they can aggravate trophic ulcers or cause allergies.
Prolonged exposure to the sun and tanning beds are very 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.
Warm-up physical therapy procedures are not prescribed during the decompensation stage. In the initial stages, magnetotherapy and darsonvalization 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 medications that promote the elimination of excess fluid from the body, this can negatively affect the metabolic process.
You should discuss any medications you take with your doctor.
In case of mild varicose veins, light physical activity is recommended. Hiking and biking exercises, swimming, yoga, and qigong are helpful.
If there is no bulging of the blood vessels, callanetics and stretching can be done.
In advanced cases of pathology it is strictly contraindicated:
It is vital for a person with varicose veins to maintain good eating habits.
Exclude:
Avoid sweets, cakes and pastries, foods high in palm oil. These foods trigger the onset of atherosclerosis.
The diet of a patient with venous disease should not include fast food, prepared meals, soft drinks, coffee, and strong tea.
It is best to limit salt and hot or too 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 your diet for people who are overweight. Due to excess weight, they are at risk of developing thrombophlebitis with subsequent embolism of the blood vessels.
Food should be heat treated gently, preferring to bake, steam and boil. Smoking and frying food should be avoided.
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 comply with certain rules to improve the quality of life:
It is possible to alleviate the symptoms of the disease with the help of horse chestnut tinctures, angioprotective and refreshing ointments, analgesic 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 pain relief ointments and tablets briefly relieves a person's condition, but does not cure it. Only a specialist can assess the degree of the disease, direct the patient to the necessary tests and diagnostic manipulations. Based on the results of the examination, appropriate therapy is prescribed.
In the event of a ruptured vein or thromboembolism, surgery is indicated, and should not be delayed, because these conditions are life-threatening for the patient.