A problem especially for women.
There is valves that do not allow blood to turn, but veins contract because there are muscles nearby. That is, when the leg moves, its muscles make the blood flow through the vein, reports the Chronicle.info with reference to RBC-Ukraine.
But what is the peculiarity of modern life? Many of us sit motionless at work for hours. The result is damage to the veins.
Dr. Evgeny Komarovsky gave advice to people who are prone to varicose veins or lead an inactive lifestyle.
Why do varicose veins occur?
With a sedentary lifestyle, blood stagnates in the veins, so they expand. That is, there are areas of blood vessels where the blood practically does not move.
Clots and inflammatory processes can form there.
And in order to avoid dangerous complications, you should follow the elementary rules from Komarovsky.
8 rules for the prevention of varicose veins
Watch your weight, because obesity — one of the risk factors. The greater the body weight, the more difficult it is for the muscles to press down on the vein.
Drink plenty of water. For example, dry indoor air increases the risk of blood clots and the likelihood of blood clots.
Quit smoking. This is one of the major risk factors for developing varicose veins.
Move more. It is necessary to avoid a situation where you are in a stationary position with your legs down for a long time. If you have to sit a lot, you need to get up and walk from time to time.
Go in for sports. For example, it can be swimming, cycling.
Three times a day for 15 minutes lie down in such a position that your feet are above the level of your heart.
Wear shoes as little as possible on high heels. The leg in this position is more tired.
Wear compression stockings both for prevention and for the treatment of varicose veins. Especially when you are on an airplane. Any flight lasting more than two hours — a direct indication for the use of compression stockings.
«If there is an enlarged vein under the skin where blood stagnates, when you wear compression stockings, you squeeze this vein, and the blood moves through the deep veins, which work more reliably» ;, — Evgeny Komarovsky explained.