Overweight, sedentary life, the use of contraceptives and heels contribute to the appearance of varicose veins. The charm of wearing a skirt begins to disappear when the outbreak of veins in the legs begins to be noticed. But beyond an aesthetic problem, varicose veins can cause pain, cramping, heaviness or tiredness, edema or increased volume of the lower extremities, itching and burning sensation in the sole of the foot.
Varicose veins affect women more than men. One in ten people suffer, of which more than 70% without women, as a result of genetic, hormonal causes and circumstances such as pregnancy, obesity, sedentary lifestyle and medication.
The tips to relieve and prevent the appearance of varicose veins are:
1. Keep your legs up
Varicose veins are dilated veins that have lost strength to return blood to the heart.
- Help them by raising the legs above the level of the hips and resting them on an armchair or cushions.
- When you sleep, you should also keep them high. Help use some pillows.
2. Leave the sedentary life
If you spend many hours sitting in the office, spend two minutes, every half hour, to:
- Move the toes inside the shoes and extend the legs.
- Convenient to get up and walk every hour.
3. Avoid tight clothes
- Avoid elastic girdles and tight pants.
- Do not wear high heels.
- Dress with wide garments and natural fabrics.
4. Do not cross your legs when sitting
This position hinders adequate blood circulation, which leads to varicose veins. If you spend a lot of time standing:
- Place a little box on the floor to rest one foot and then the other.
5. Avoid heat
The legs should not be exposed to high temperatures. It is because of that:
- Do not stay near stoves or heaters.
- Do not expose yourself excessively to the sun.
- Keep your legs under an umbrella and refresh your legs sometimes in the sea.
- Avoid Turkish baths or saunas. Do not shave with hot wax.
The CIME Clinic team of doctors will assist you from day one, giving you the security and confidence you are looking for. Dare to rejuvenate your skin and give it the best care!
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Dr. Manuel Rubio
Aesthetic Doctor
Col 45659