Without a doubt, one of the biggest “headaches” in women are microvessels (purplish or reddish vessels that appear on the surface of the skin as thick as a strand of hair) and varicose veins (more dilated veins that can cause pain and trigger circulatory problems). , both hereditary problems, although the lack of some substances such as collagen and elastin can weaken the vessel walls and cause them to enlarge.
But other factors such as a sedentary lifestyle, weight gain, use of contraceptive pills, hormonal changes, can also end up contributing to these problems appearing.
But don’t despair, here are some tips to prevent and minimize varicose veins.
How to deal with
Today there are several ways to treat the problem, from applications, lasers, cauterization with the aid of a radiofrequency catheter, to surgery.
Certainly, a professional will be able to identify the degree and best treatment for each case.
It is essential, however, especially in the case of pregnant women and people with a family history, that the person maintains a healthy lifestyle, avoids a sedentary lifestyle and does not abuse alcoholic beverages.
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5 tips to prevent and minimize varicose veins
Move yourself!
No standing still and sitting all the time, the main tip is to try to move as much as possible. Walk, climb stairs, move around your home or office throughout the day.
Believe me, it is essential, to avoid pain and swelling, to try not to sit or stand for too long, as this ends up congesting the venous circulation in the legs and, thus, the veins end up having to work much harder to carry the blood pumped from back to the heart.
By contracting the leg muscles, especially the calf, the blood ends up being driven to the top of the leg, stimulating circulation, as well as elevating the legs on the sofa or bed at the end of the day also helps with the return of blood. venous.
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Another tip is for those who usually take longer trips, or by bus or plane, don’t stand still all the time, try to stretch your legs, move the tip of your foot, extend your calf and make circular movements around the ankle.
Believe me, if we sit for a long time, it ends up slowing the return of blood from the legs to the heart, which makes the blood more viscous and prone to clotting.
And another tip is for pregnant women, try to get up every two or three hours, as a pregnant woman is much more prone to clotting problems, that is, if she is subjected to increased pressure, sitting for a long time, this can end up favoring the risk of thrombosis and swelling.
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Maintain ideal weight
Certainly, maintaining weight is essential to avoid overloading your legs, so the tip is to adopt a healthy diet, which can help minimize the appearance of the dreaded varicose veins.
Overweight people have an accumulation of visceral fat, thus increasing intra-abdominal pressure, making blood circulation difficult.
And that’s not all, another tip is to eat a diet rich in fiber and liquids, to avoid constipation. It is worth knowing that an intestine that does not function properly leads to increased pressure inside the abdomen, making it even more difficult for blood to return to the legs.
Try to eat meals every three hours, as well as avoid foods rich in sodium, such as snacks, canned foods and sausages.
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Practice physical exercises
In addition to not helping you lose weight, a sedentary lifestyle also influences blood circulation. The tip is to focus on aerobic exercises, such as walking, running, swimming and cycling.
Another important tip is to be careful with the sun, as it causes vasodilation and makes the legs more swollen, favoring the appearance of pain and varicose veins.
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Avoid high jump
If you cannot avoid shoes with very high heels, at least avoid wearing them frequently, as this contributes to the appearance of varicose veins.
Blood pumping depends on the alternation between muscle contraction and relaxation, and when wearing high heels, the calf muscles remain in constant contraction.
To alleviate the effects of a tiring day on heels, a tip is to relax your legs with a cold shower.
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Escape from cigarettes
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It is no longer news that cigarettes are responsible for causing great harm to the walls of blood vessels, increasing the predisposition to the formation of thrombi, that is, the clots formed inside the veins that cause the famous thrombosis.
Another big mistake is combining cigarettes with the contraceptive pill, as this combination further increases the risk of clot formation.
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