Simple care to avoid uncomfortable varicose veins

Sensation of heavy legs, aching, burning, fatigue, edema around the ankle. All these symptoms may be an indication that the varicose veins, uncomfortable glasses that jump in the legs. To treat them is essential to avoid more serious complications such as injuries, but is ideal to prevent the emergence of these veins by taking some precautions.

Avoid gaining weight, adopt a diet rich in fiber and not remain standing long standing or sitting are some care. It is also important to practice walking and exercise, not smoking and relax with your legs up.

Predisposition
It is estimated that between 60% and 70% of women have some form of varicose veins, but men can be victims of the disease. The high incidence in females is because two of the major triggers hormone use are common in menopause and pregnancy. During menstruation and pregnancy pains for varicose veins become more intense. At this stage, the key is to wear compression stockings. Avoid contraceptives is important.

Both men and women, heredity, obesity, poor eating habits and smoking are believed to develop the disease. And still, professions that must remain long standing or sitting in the same position they end up being dangerous to people who have this tendency.

"There is no relationship that can claim that hair removal, use of high heels, climbing stairs, carrying weight and gymnastics to develop varicose veins. On the contrary, gymnastics, exercise and stair climbing are activities recommended for the prevention since are done correctly and without exaggeration, "said vascular surgeon Júnior José Roberto Bonfim Domenici.

Consequences
Vanderlei da Silva Paula, vascular surgeon said that the most important complications and recurrent varicose veins are phlebitis, a blood clot in the veins and varicose ulcers, causing injuries to his legs.

To treat this disease before it develops is important to reduce the pain of the vessels. "Many patients with the disease have the feeling of heaviness in the legs at the end of the day," said the trader. Treatment varies with the nature and size of varices and is essential for a doctor to determine the severity of each case.