This condition afflicts about 20-30% of women and 10% of men and can cause pain and discomfort to the point of exposing sufferers to the risk of complications, more or less serious such as thrombosis.
Let’s look together at the symptoms, causes, and remedies.
Varicose veins: what they are
Varicose veins (or varicose veins) are dilations of the veins; in particular, those in the lower limbs are most affected. They appear blue or dark purple in color and when most prominent resemble tortuous cords; precisely because of this, they are also a cause of aesthetic insecurity for sufferers.
Varicose veins: symptoms
Varicose veins are characterized by the manifestation of certain symptoms, such as:
- Sense of heaviness
- Swelling of the legs
- Edema of the feet and ankles
- Dark spots
- Ulcers
- Eczema
- Tingling
- Burning
- Night cramps
- Itching
- Redness
Varicose veins: causes
The triggers for the occurrence of varicose veins are:
- Obesity
- Constipation
- Pregnancy
- Muscle pump deficiency
- Congenital alterations
- Familiarity
- Poor nutrition
- Sex with greater frequency women
- Smoking
- Sedentariness
- Spending many hours standing
- Working in very hot environments
Varicose veins: remedies
Varicose veins should not be underestimated because it is a true chronic disease i.e. venous insufficiency, which tends to get worse and worse with time.
By intervening early with preventive measures, it is possible to alleviate the symptoms and, at the same time, slow down the progression of venous insufficiency.
Prevention in these cases is crucial; here are some remedies:
- exercise by avoiding sedentary living;
- follow a balanced diet;
- maintain a healthy weight to avoid overloading the lower limbs;
- use elastic compression stockings;
- avoid wearing very tight-fitting pants;
- have an arterial venous Doppler examination once a year, which can detect the presence of varicose veins, narrowing or occlusions in peripheral arterial vessels and diagnose venous thrombosis;
- use dietary supplements with plant extracts such as Centella, Butcher’s Broom, Red Vine, Melilot, and Horse Chestnut. These five natural substances exert antivaricose and vaso-protective activity, promote the retention of accumulated fluids thus achieving improved venous tone, and improve blood flow and circulation. Finally, there is also Diosmin a natural substance that exhibits anti-edematous, anti-inflammatory and antivaricose activity that is very useful in cases of varicose veins and other conditions involving the bloodstream;
- consult a physician specializing in vascular surgery for the right treatment.
Varicose veins: when to worry
If there is a worsening of symptoms such as pain, burning and appearance of ulcers it
necessary to hear medical advice from a specialist in vascular surgery to diagnose the degree of venous insufficiency and recommend the right therapy to be undertaken and where necessary surgery.
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