Varicose Veins - Home Remedies And Prevention

Varicose veins is one of the most common concerns among women ages 30 above

. Not only has it hindered them to wear sexy mini- skirts without stockings, it is also painful at times especially when walking and standing in longer periods. Varicose veins result from poor venous valve function and dilation of weakened vein walls. This combination of vein walls dilation and valve incompetence produces the varicosity. The process is irreversible.

Primary varicose veins result from bilateral dilation and elongation of saphenous veins, whereas deeper veins are normal. Secondary varicose veins are obstructed deep veins. Most common in leg veins, varicose veins may occur elsewhere; such as esophageal and hemorrhoid veins, when blood flow or pressure is abnormally high. Complications would include hemorrhage and ulceration and infection.

Predisposing factors would include hereditary weakness of vein walls or valves. It is also triggered with pregnancy, obesity, or prolonged standing which may cause chronic venous distention and loss of vessel elasticity for elderly. Presenting symptoms would include easy leg fatigue, feeling of heaviness in the legs, leg cramps, nocturnal muscle cramps, discoloration of calves and ankles, and increased pain during menstruation.

What better way to prevent and lessen the occurrence of varicose veins than to know its effective remedies and preventions. Now I will share to you some of the most important measures in preventing varicose veins from occurring.

1. Elevate legs approximately 30 degrees each time you go to sleep, providing support for the entire leg.

2. Maximize bed rest with legs elevated each time you rest.

3. Wear pressure bandages or elastic stockings as prescribed usually for 3 to 4 weeks.

4. Take analgesics for pain prescribed by the doctor.

5. Consult your doctor when sensory loss, calf pain, or fever is noted.

6. You have to avoid dangling your legs.

7. You have to walk instead of standing in longer periods.

8. You have to avoid activities that may cause venous statis.

9. You have to control your diet in order for you to control and prevent excessive weight gain.

10. You must wear firm elastic support from toe to thigh from time to time when in upright position.

11. You must elevate the foot of the bed 15 to 20 cm (6 to 8 inches) for night sleeping to promote venous return.

12. Finally, you must avoid injuring your legs.

These are the most important remedies and prevention of varicose veins that are doable right straight from your own home. Do such measures properly and you will definitely and effectively prevent varicose veins from occurring anywhere in your body.

by: Irsan Komarga

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