Varicose veins
Varicose Veins can be described as full-fledged nodules in the form of snakes appearing on the skin. Varicose veins occur in the veins responsible for carrying blood from the legs to the heart. Because the veins are close to the surface of the skin, varicose veins become somewhat visible. (Spider Veins), and these appear in the form of thin threads of red or blue to look like spiderweb.
Exposure to the sun increases the appearance of spider veins by cracking the collagen down the skin. In both cases, the cause of the blood pool is a defect in the valve, which prevents the return of blood to the feet, so the blood collects in the veins, which leads to the expansion and sometimes leakage To the tissues of the knees, and the legs, leading to swelling.
Factors that help the appearance of varicose veins
The exact cause of varicose veins is not known, but there are several factors that can lead to this, including:
- Genetic factors related to venous valves.
- Hormones play a major role in the incidence of varicose veins, especially among women. Girls in adulthood, pregnant women, those who are in the age of hope, as well as those who take estrogen, progesterone, and birth control pills are more likely to do so because of vulnerability of valve veins Bloody in both legs.
- Aging.
- Overweight.
- Stand for long periods.
Varicose veins treatment
- Lift the legs as much as possible, and advise taking a rest for half an hour several times a day; so that the two legs are raised above the heart level to get the best results.
- Wear compression stockings for varicose veins. These socks help to prevent swelling of the veins when worn in the early morning before walking. If the patient uses these socks and feels great pain, especially after walking, he should remove them, and see the doctor in his condition. Other problems related to blood circulation of the foot.
- If the patient is overweight, he or she must lose weight, follow a diet rich in fiber, and low in fat and salt.
- Avoid drinking alcohol, as it causes the veins in the feet to expand.
- Check your doctor if you have health problems such as chronic constipation, urinary retention, and chronic cough. Treating these problems, which require that the person tighten on himself, helps relieve varicose veins.
- Do not wear tight clothes.
- Do not place the feet above each other.
- Walking is a good exercise for varicose veins; it helps the muscles to push the blood out of the veins.
- If a person has to travel long distances by car or by plane, he or she must try to walk from time to time so that he can activate the blood vessels.
- In some cases the doctor may prescribe medications that help stimulate blood circulation.