Varices, slows its appearance
Photo: IMG IMAGE Enlarge photoVaricose veins are hereditary, but they can appear even if we do not have a family history. Nowadays, it is possible to prevent them by exercising and following a series of healthy guidelines, but once they have appeared, the only solution is surgery or laser. Varicose veins present an evolutionary pathology, that is, if they are not treated in time, they will get worse.
That is why it is important to stop the training process to avoid future vascular complications, such as phlebitis, thrombophlebitis and varicose ulcers.
Keys to avoid the appearance of varicose veins in the legs
If you do not suffer from varicose veins, it is advisable to follow a series of guidelines to prevent them from appearing in the future. These are:
- Limit the use of tight clothing and boots that fit your legs and give warmth.
- Moderate calorie consumption and try to take a diet in which fruits and vegetables are not lacking.
- If you work a lot of time sitting, try to take a short break every hour and walk to move your legs. If, on the other hand, you work standing up, try to rest in a sitting position with your legs slightly raised.
- The showers of cold water in the legs improve circulation.
- Swimming and walking They are two very healthy exercises for the legs.
In case varicose veins are present, the only solution left is to get into the hands of experts to eliminate them by surgery or laser. Luckily, in this field, technology and medicine have advanced enough to offer hardly invasive treatments that erase varicose veins very effectively, allowing the patient to return to normal life after a few days.
The benefits of exercise for varicose veins
Physical exercise during cold weather has a positive impact on the prevention of the appearance of discomfort due to varicose veins and venous insufficiency, so "indirectly, an adequate approach to the fall of the thermometer benefits venous health", says the doctor. Dr. Rodrigo Rial, member of the Spanish Chapter of Phlebology.
During the winter months the symptoms of venous insufficiency and varicose veins improve in a general way, as the veins are less dilated, for this reason the experts advise against a sedentary attitude and exposure to heat.
"Exposure to intense heat sources such as high heating, nearby heat sources or heat from the floor, all associated with physical inactivity, favors the aggravation of symptoms compatible with previous chronic venous insufficiency or in people who already have they have developed varicose veins, "he warns.
Adviser: Doctor Rodrigo Rial, specialist in Phlebology
