Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen veins.
Any superficial vein can become varicose, but in a large percentage of clinical cases, the lower extremities are damaged, because the pressure increases when walking or standing.
In this condition the person has a kind of spider-like (venous spiders), dark purple or blue in color, with convex and twisted veins.
With visual symptoms, the patient is more likely to complain of the following: a feeling of heaviness in the lower extremities, fatigue, burning sensation in the legs, pulsation and muscle cramps, increased pain from prolonged sitting or standing, discoloration of the skin around the varicose veins, and itching.
Diagnosis
Duplex scanning of the veins is provided for diagnosis.
Treatment
Treatment, for the most part, involves less invasive procedures in a large percentage of clinical cases and is performed on an outpatient basis. If drug therapy is not effective, laser ablation, sclerotherapy, outpatient phlebectomy, and others may be prescribed.
Treatment at home
The health condition of a patient with varicose veins should be assessed by a physician and should always be guided by the course prescribed by the treating physician. You can also use these methods at home to help you manage your condition and improve your symptoms.
Recommended:
- Physical activity, low-impact exercise (walking, swimming, cycling or yoga);
- Eat foods rich in potassium, flavonoids and fiber often (eg, almonds, white beans,potatoes, leafy vegetables, fish, whole grains, oats, legumes, walnuts, citrus, grapes, cherries, apples, blueberries, etc.);
- Drink the recommended dose of water;
- If you are overweight, it is desirable to lose even a few kilograms and you will definitely feel relieved;
- You should give up tobacco and alcohol;
- Avoid tight-fitting clothes;
- Do not wear high heels;
- Give preference to comfortable shoes;
- Raise your legs, at or slightly above heart level;
- For relaxation, do a light foot massage (avoid direct pressure on the vein, it is not allowed);
- Avoid sitting or standing in one place for long periods of time (change your posture often).
Source:
https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/321703#ten-home-treatments
