In 90 percent of Germans, the veins become weaker in the course of life. But you can do a lot to strengthen them and prevent varicose veins
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- Oh, how nice: lie down and legs up!
- Widespread disease venous insufficiency
- Spider veins are harmless
- Treat varicose veins!
- The venous congestion causes edema
- Venous thrombosis: a case for the doctor
- Prevention: relieve veins
Oh, how nice: lie down and legs up!
You do not have to stretch your feet in the air - it's enough to put your legs on a stool in the evening. Who makes it comfortable in this way, allows the veins a breather. Because they have to pump the blood from their feet one and a half meters to the heart every day. And that is all the more difficult, the weaker the veins are. That's why we should strengthen it.
Widespread disease venous insufficiency
One in five women and one in six men between the ages of 18 and 79, more than 11 million people, have problems with the veins. Often, heavy legs, swollen feet and ankles, nocturnal leg cramps or sore legs are first warning signs. If you have any complaints, go to the vein specialist, the phlebologist. Risk factors include: over 50 years old, female, pregnancy, varicose veins in the relationship.
Spider veins are harmless
Fine veins, which shimmer blue and red under the skin and look like twigs of a broom, are called spider veins. These are small spider veins, they can point to a venous insufficiency and become right varicose veins. But usually they are harmless, a cosmetic problem. Only at six percent is a venous disease behind it.
Treat varicose veins!
Bad are visible varicose veins. The disease is usually advanced, the expert said. Normally, the blood flows through the veins to the heart. Venous valves prevent reflux downwards. Do not close properly, the blood builds up. The veins are running out. This can happen with all veins, most often it hits the superficial veins of the legs. If varicose veins already cause discomfort, they must be treated: with support stockings or an operating room .
The venous congestion causes edema
Common complication of varicose veins is the venous stasis, chronic venous insufficiency (CVI). In the vessels, a type of high blood pressure develops, which causes the veins to leak, fluid escapes and into the surrounding tissue. Water retention causes swelling, edema. In addition, the leg is no longer properly supplied with blood. It comes to inflammation. The skin hardens, thickens. In the worst case, ulcers form (open leg). Supporting stockings and OPs not against the swollen legs will help relieve tablets of edema and inflammation.
Venous thrombosis: a case for the doctor
If blood builds up in vessels, clots can easily occur. Second common venous problem is the leg vein thrombosis. Here, a blood clot (thrombus) closes the blood vessel. Every year, one in every 1, 000 Germans falls ill. Danger exists z. For example, after injuries and hospital stays. The leg hurts under pressure and when walking? Thrombosis stockings help. The doctor prescribes blood-thinning medications that protect against clots in other organs (such as the lungs, pulmonary embolism).
Prevention: relieve veins
Many venous disorders are genetically determined, but you can also take countermeasures. It is important to avoid overstressing the veins. Wear comfortable shoes and clothes that will not constrict. Strong pressing on the toilet is not good for the venous system. It makes sense to avoid overweight . Swimming is ideal, because the water pressure from the outside, the veins are compressed and do not run out.
