Pyotr Dmitrievich Puzdryak
cardiovascular surgeon, 1st category doctor
Publication date: 03/26/2021
If you have been diagnosed with varicose veins in the legs, your doctor will probably advise you to move more: get up more often to stretch, walk and perform special therapeutic exercises. However, not all exercises are suitable for varicose veins. We tell you what to do to improve the condition of your veins, and what activities it is recommended to avoid.
Effective exercises in the treatment of varicose veins
Getting rid of existing varicose veins is not so easy. Treatment may include both taking venotonics and surgery. Physical therapy may also help you. Ask your doctor which exercise routine is best for you. In addition to special methods that are used under the supervision of a specialist, there are exercises that you can perform independently.
We list effective and simple exercises that are suitable for both the prevention and treatment of varicose veins.
Walking _ Walking for at least 30 minutes a day promotes good health. Muscle contraction pushes blood upward.
Swimming . If you are a beginner, you can start with a combination of 30 seconds of activity and 30 seconds of rest, gradually increasing the time. Water aerobics is also useful.
A ride on the bicycle . Cycling trains the calf muscles. Watch your posture and how long you ride your bike. The loads should not be too heavy.
Exercise "bicycle" . This simple exercise should be performed while lying on your back. Raise your legs up, imagine that you are riding a bicycle and turning the “pedals”.
Raising legs at right angles . Lie down on the floor or bed. Raise your legs up and lean them against the wall. Stay in this position for a couple of minutes. The exercise can be done several times a day.
Alternating leg raises . Lie on your back with your legs extended. Slowly lift your right and left legs alternately, holding them in the air for a few seconds.
Ankle rotation . Rotate your feet at the ankles in one direction or the other.
Calf raise . This exercise is performed standing straight, feet shoulder-width apart. Slowly rise up onto your tiptoes, pause, and then lower down. Repeat several times.
Exercises for varicose veins, performed in a lying position
If possible, it is recommended to lie down 3-4 times a day for 10-15 minutes, giving your legs an elevated position, then perform the following exercises.
Starting position: lying on your back on the couch,
Exercise 1.
Spread your arms to the sides (inhale), lower them along the body (exhale). Repeat 3-4 times.
Exercise 2.
Simultaneously bend and straighten your feet and fingers. Repeat 10-12 times.
Exercise 3.
Tighten and relax the thigh muscles (at the same time, the kneecaps move). Breathing is voluntary. Repeat 10-12 times.
Exercise 4.
Bend and straighten your toes. The pace is slow. Breathing is voluntary. Repeat 10-15 times.
Exercise 5.
Diaphragmatic breathing: as you inhale, the anterior abdominal wall rises, as you exhale, the abdomen retracts. 3-4 inhalations and exhalations. The pace is slow.
Exercise 6.
Alternately bend and straighten your legs at the knee joints. Repeat 3-6 times with each leg.
Exercise 7.
Pull your leg to your chest, straighten it vertically upward, hold it and slowly lower it. Repeat 3-6 times with each leg.
Exercise 8.
The legs are bent at the knee joints. Diaphragmatic breathing. 4-6 inhalations and exhalations.
Exercise 9.
Legs are extended and spread. Turn your feet and knees in and out. Repeat 8-10 times.
Exercise 10
Hands to shoulders. Make circular movements in the shoulder joints - forward, then back. Repeat 4-5 times on each side.
Exercise 11.
Legs are bent at the knees. Tilt your legs left and right. Repeat 6-8 times.
Exercise 12.
Legs are straightened. At the same time, take the same leg and arm to the side. Repeat 3-4 times on each side.
Exercise 13.
Alternately bend and straighten your feet with force (as if pressing the pedals). Repeat 6-12 times.
Exercise 14.
Legs are spread. Bend one leg and use the opposite hand to reach the heel. Repeat 6-12 times with each leg.
Exercise 15.
“Bicycle”: 2-3 series of 6-8 movements (hands can be placed behind the head).
Exercise 16.
Diaphragmatic breathing: while inhaling, the stomach first “inflates”, then the chest expands; As you exhale, the stomach retracts and the chest “collapses.”
Exercise 17.
Legs are bent, arms are extended along the body. Raise one leg vertically up, hold it in this position, move your toes and actively rotate your foot. Repeat 2-3 times with each leg (until fatigue appears in your legs).
Exercise 18.
Hands are clasped, legs are spread. Raise your arms up (above your head), stretch and spread your arms to the sides (inhale). Lower your hands (exhale). Repeat 4-5 times.
Starting position: lying on the left side (then the entire series is repeated in the starting position lying on the right side)
Exercise 19.
The left hand is under the cheek, the right hand is on the thigh, the legs are bent. Move your right arm and leg to the side (vertically upward). Repeat 4-5 times.
Exercise 20.
Bend your right leg and pull your hand towards your stomach. Repeat 6-8 times.
Exercise 21.
Move your right arm to the side while turning your torso. Repeat 4-5 times.
What exercises should you not do if you have varicose veins in your legs?
Moderate physical activity is useful for the prevention and treatment of varicose veins of the lower extremities. However, some exercises can have the opposite effect.
- Sports activities involving heavy lifting, such as weightlifting, are contraindicated.
- An exercise such as deep active squats is not recommended.
- Avoid high-intensity running and long runs.
- Do not engage in sports that involve vigorous jumping.
- If an exercise causes you pain or discomfort, stop doing it.
Before you start doing leg exercises, be sure to consult a specialist. Don't forget that exercise is part of a comprehensive vein care program. Follow all your doctor's recommendations.
Gymnastics for varicose veins of the lower extremities
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What cannot cure varicose veins: pills, creams and stockings
To alleviate the negative symptoms of varicose veins, compression hosiery is used: these are socks, stockings or tights that create pressure on the legs to improve blood flow. Knitwear is used more often for static positions (if you need to sit in an office, stand at a counter or behind a pulpit), and during sports, blood flow improves due to movement, so you can exercise without compression garments.
Most often, advertisements offer creams as a treatment for varicose veins. They won't help. The cause of varicose veins is not clear, and there is not a single drug with a proven effect - preventive or therapeutic. Therefore, none of the creams that are sold “for varicose veins” have proven effectiveness.
Venotonics/phlebotonics tablets will also not help “remove” varicose veins and will not make the veins that bulge out due to varicose veins disappear. All phlebotonics, when used for varicose veins, are exclusively symptomatic drugs; they alleviate or remove symptoms, but do not improve or prevent anything. Phlebotonics are also indicated if there is no varicose veins, but there is heaviness and swelling in the legs. If you have varicose veins, but you don’t want to have surgery, phlebotonics are also indicated to relieve symptoms.
The price to pay for walking upright: how varicose veins work
Varicose veins are the expansion of varicose veins.
The veins in the legs are needed for the outflow of blood: blood flows through the arteries to the leg, through the veins - from the legs to the heart. My legs are always down, the blood has to flow against the force of gravity - up, it’s hard. The legs have the most unfavorable blood flow in the entire body.
“Genetically, a person is not yet fully adapted to walking upright, so there are weak points in the body,” explains Dmitry Averyanov. Every third woman and every fifth man initially has weak spots in the veins of the legs. During life, the vein in these places expands due to stress: for some from pregnancy, for others from lifting heavy objects or being overweight. There can be many reasons, but the root cause is weakness of the venous wall.
Veins have valves that facilitate the upward movement of blood. When the vein dilates, these valves stop closing and the vein cannot hold blood.
The blood partially begins to flow back down. “The leg is always like an unfinished bottle - there is always residual venous blood in it,” notes Dmitry Averyanov. This causes the unpleasant symptoms characteristic of varicose veins: heaviness in the legs, swelling, fatigue, bulging veins.
At the same time, there are a lot of veins in the legs: deep, muscular, subcutaneous, but varicose veins only affect the subcutaneous ones.
Spider veins/spider veins: what is it, is it dangerous and can creams help?
Capillary meshwork (reticular varicose veins) and stars (telangiectasia) are the expansion of small veins no more than 3 mm in diameter. This type of varicose veins can occur as a concomitant of varicose veins, or independently. Such “stars” can appear not only on the legs, but also on the face, chest and other places. The causes of reticular varicose veins are unknown. Unlike varicose veins, this is not a disease. Reticular varicose veins are only an aesthetic problem, like wrinkles and gray hair - there are no negative consequences for the body.
If “varicose veins” are a consequence of varicose veins, then to prevent its occurrence it is necessary to treat varicose veins. If the “stars” arose on their own, then treatment or prevention is not required. However, if a person is aesthetically unsatisfied with the presence of a vascular pattern, it can be removed.
Recommendations
Do not despair if varicose veins are diagnosed. A phlebologist will tell you which sport to choose. Illness is not a death sentence. The main thing is that the chosen sports for varicose veins do not overload the blood vessels, avoid heavy weights and shock loads on the legs.
In addition, you need to monitor your health by adjusting your diet and choosing the right regimen. It is necessary to exclude spicy and fatty foods from the menu, reduce the consumption of carbohydrates and animal fats. Alcohol and smoking should be completely avoided.
You cannot wear tight shoes. This will lead to poor circulation and the risk of blood clot formation.
You can reduce the load on your legs by losing excess weight. Therefore, moderate exercise for varicose veins and maintaining physical activity will be very useful.
We fight varicose veins
November 28, 2011, 08:25
Varicose veins are not just a cosmetic defect. This is a pathological process, against the background of which thrombophlebitis often occurs - inflammation of the inner wall of the vein, leading to the formation of blood clots. Most often, obese women, pregnant women and those who spend a lot of time on their feet suffer from varicose veins, but the disease also occurs in those who do not fall into these groups. How important is genetic factor in the development of varicose veins? What physical activity will help prevent disease? How long can you stay on your feet? Are special stockings effective? Marina Makarova, Candidate of Medical Sciences, head of the exercise therapy department of the Center for Restorative Medicine and Rehabilitation of the Treatment and Rehabilitation Center of the Ministry of Health and Social Development of Russia, answers these and other questions.
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- Legs
- Makarova
- Circulation
Ekaterina Hello, I’m 30 years old, I’ve been working as a cook for 13 years, I had surgery on one leg, but bumps appeared again. I have a question: how can I get rid of varicose veins?, and also: I wear special stockings, are they not harmful?
Varicose veins are an occupational disease of people who are forced to spend a lot of time on their feet. And you need to help your legs. When you come home, put your feet on a raised platform and do leg exercises in a lying position. Stockings selected by a specialist are not harmful.
Lyudmila Hello! I am 48 years old. I inherited varicose veins from my mother. At the Health Center I underwent a vascular examination - so far normal. No deep vein examination was performed. So far I don’t feel any particular discomfort, but I’m worried about a possible deterioration of the condition, especially since the work is sedentary. I regularly go to the gym and try to move more. What exercises should I avoid to prevent the disease from developing? Is it possible to improve the condition of the veins, including cosmetic defects, without resorting to medication and/or surgical methods? Also, is walking up a moving escalator in the subway a good exercise for your veins? Thank you.
If the disease has not yet developed, the measures you take are of a positive preventive nature. Take a Doppler ultrasound of the veins of the lower extremities and consult with specialists. Vertical loads increase pressure in the veins, and if there are already signs of varicose veins, you should move in compression stockings. If after exercise there is a feeling of fatigue and swelling of the ankle, the load is excessive.
Mikhail, is it possible to get rid of varicose veins if you lose weight and lead a healthy lifestyle?
If varicose veins exist, the only way to get rid of them is through surgery. But a healthy lifestyle helps stop the development of varicose veins and live for many years without its manifestation.
Adela Good afternoon!! I’m 20 years old.. I have stars on the back of my knees.. I’m very worried because I can’t stand on my feet all day long, there’s no load on my legs. Friends say that maybe it’s excess weight.. with a height of 157, the weight is 58 kg. is this possible?
You are not overweight. And spider veins are a completely independent disease that has nothing to do with varicose veins. If you are concerned about the condition of your veins, contact a phlebologist and get tested. Now you can start doing exercises to prevent varicose veins.
Olga Hello! I am 26 years old, after the birth of my daughter, 7 years ago, I developed varicose veins. Now, I was prescribed compression sclerotherapy and stockings! Please tell me how effective this is and whether wreaths will appear again?
Sclerotherapy was offered to you not only to improve the appearance of your legs. Rather, to prevent recurrence of the disease. Compression garments for varicose veins are effective, but they should be selected for you by a specialist.
Natalia Hello. The surgeon diagnosed me with varicose veins of the left lower limb. She placed it on me after visually examining a small protruding tubercle on my calf (about 1 cm in length). I have seen varicose veins in people, these are blue protruding veins. I do not have that. What studies need to be carried out to establish an accurate diagnosis? And what prevention should be carried out to prevent this disease from developing? My grandfather and father have varicose veins of the lower extremities. I am 40 years old. Thanks in advance for your answer.
You have already been diagnosed. Therefore, it is necessary to listen to the advice of a specialist and perform exercises that will not allow your disease to develop.
Rose Hello. I am 42 years old, height 160, weight 50, sedentary work. I lead a healthy lifestyle, I walk. Last year I switched to shoes with 3-5 cm heels. I sleep with pillows under my feet, sometimes I use a contrast shower. I don't lift heavy things. Since childhood, my legs ached below the knees when I was nervous. All grandparents, as well as mother and father, have varicose veins and hemorrhoids (hard work since childhood). After two births in a row, my sister’s veins in one leg and hemorrhoids were removed. I have black and dark blue veins under my knees and on my legs, they protrude slightly, on my hips and shoulders there are blue networks of blood vessels, my legs hurt when I’m nervous. When forced to sit for a long time (train travel for 2-3 days), swelling forms - the toes look like sausages, and the legs become log-shaped. Upon examination, doctors say that it is not varicose veins, the kidneys and heart are healthy. Are the measures I am taking correct and sufficient?
When sitting for a long time, the outflow of blood from the lower extremities is disrupted and swelling can form. This rarely happens with healthy veins. Go for an examination to a phlebologist. If there are no violations, you need to increase physical activity. Most likely, you lack general cardiovascular fitness.
Elena Good afternoon, Marina! I am 48 years old. I recently did an ultrasound duplex scan of the veins of the lower extremities. We found signs of varicose veins, segmental insufficiency of the trunk valves and tributaries of the great saphenous vein on both lower extremities. They suggested doing sclerotherapy. I'm not making up my mind yet, because... I’m afraid of a long rehabilitation period, and the cost of the procedure is quite high. They also told me about the need to constantly wear compression garments. Please tell me whether it is harmful to exercise on an ellipsoid machine with my illness. My daily workout on this type of simulator is 45-50 minutes. The exercises do not cause any discomfort, and my legs do not hurt after training. I know that swimming is very useful for varicose veins, and what types of physical activity can still be used. And is it necessary to wear compression garments during training?
Exercising on an elliptical is not harmful, but you need to wear preventive compression stockings. Swimming is really good for you, but you can choose other sports that improve your overall cardiovascular health. After all, blood circulation in the legs depends on how trained the heart and blood vessels are.
Yuri Hello dear Marina Rostislavovna! I have been working as a massage therapist for 10 years, and about 3 years ago, I began to notice the initial signs of varicose veins on the back surface of my left shin. I work from 8.30 to 15.42, six days a week with a half-hour break for lunch. Please tell me which sets of exercises will be most effective for working with my load. Thank you very much in advance!
The work of massage therapists requires long periods of standing. Use compression hosiery, swim and ski in winter. This activates blood circulation throughout the body and prevents the deterioration of the veins. In addition, do not forget to do preventative self-massage.
Ksenia Savchuk Hello, Marina! I have chronic venous insufficiency. It is inconvenient because in summer, in warm and hot weather, the legs become heavy and hurt. I regularly take Phlebodia courses, when I have heavy loads on my legs and when moving, I wear compression stockings, swim in the pool, when it’s hot, I pour cold water on my legs, and I try to lie down with my legs elevated during the day. Dousing only helps for a while. Despite all this, an enlarged vein appeared on the ankle. The situation is complicated by the fact that in hot weather with open clothes, wearing compression hosiery is very uncomfortable, and even impossible on vacation when going to the beach. The question is: how else can you help yourself, especially in summer, and prevent varicose veins?
You are doing everything absolutely right. In summer, swim more and try not to put too much strain on your legs in the heat.
Irinushka Very often there is advice when varicose veins begin to take a contrast shower for prevention. I follow this advice - I always do a contrast shower twice a week. I don’t have pronounced varicose veins, but since I used to suffer from excess weight, I have minor problems with my legs. Lately, after a contrast shower, I feel a nagging, aching pain in my legs, especially in the thighs, like after a long walk or a long stay in a sitting position. Should I stop taking contrast showers? Does this mean that I am getting worse and should I see a phlebologist now? Is it even possible to take a contrast shower if you already have varicose veins, even in the initial stages? Thank you!
Go to a phlebologist or vascular surgeon and get examined. A specialist, having information about your condition, will be able to give recommendations on the use of a contrast shower. In your case, you need to visit a neurologist too: the pain you experience may indicate the development of osteochondrosis.
Nadezhda Hello! I am 43 years old, for two years I have had heavy legs, slight swelling of the ankles, and my legs “hum.” A consultation with a vascular surgeon in 2010, his conclusion was that the Giacomini vein did not stick together in childhood, and recommended sclerosis of these veins on both legs. I refused, is it necessary to do this? My mother suffered from deep vein varicose veins and thrombophlebitis. Another question: I exercise on a treadmill and exercise bike 3 times a week for 40 minutes, is this harmful? Thank you!
If it is isolated varicose veins, why not remove the vein? If you control the situation, physical activity can continue. However, only a phlebologist can give you a final conclusion.
YULIA Hello, Marina, I am 19 years old, height 163 cm, weight 50 kg. I am developing varicose veins, I was dancing from the age of 4 to 18, and now I have a very active job. Varicose veins have been developing for a long time; relatives on both sides also suffer from varicose veins. What can you advise me to avoid starting the process?
People with good flexibility and mobility are also characterized by elasticity of the vascular wall, leading to varicose veins. You can stop the process of its development by improving the condition of your muscles, but not through dancing, but through swimming, Pilates, gymnastics and yoga. You need activities that don't put vertical stress on your legs.
Inna Hello Marina Rostislavovna. I am 49 years old, weight 97 kg. I lead a fairly active lifestyle - for example, I often ride a bike (20-100 km a day). Sometimes you feel heaviness in your legs, but the doctor did not find any signs of varicose veins, although there is pathology. Is it worth it now to start wearing compression stockings or knee socks for prevention (sedentary work).
Unfortunately, you did not write what pathology it is. Therefore it is impossible to answer your question. It is better to consult your doctor about the need to wear compression garments: he will know what your symptoms are.
Tatyana Hello, I am 30 years old. The first vein (small) appeared under my right knee at the age of 17 and it didn’t bother me anymore, I didn’t even notice it. Over the past 3 years, I have gained 15 kg, and I noticed that every year the veins on my right leg spread almost to the calf and the mesh is already visible from above, on the left only one vein is visible.. When I drink Venoruton and apply the gel, the veins become less noticeable, but As soon as I stop drinking and smearing, after a month everything is clearly visible again. I don’t have any pain or discomfort, I’m only worried about the aesthetic side. The question is how much do capsules and ointments help reduce varicose veins? Is there any reason? and daily contrast shower, can I use it? Or is everything useless and can only be surgically removed?
Phlebotonic drugs help cope with the symptoms of diseases, such as edema. Unfortunately, there are currently no drugs for the treatment of varicose veins
does not exist. All of them act symptomatically and can only temporarily and slightly improve the condition of the legs. You need to normalize your weight and increase physical activity.
Mikhail Hello! I am 27 years old, height 171 cm, weight 60 kg. About 9-10 years ago, varicose veins appeared on my right leg on the inside of the knee. It doesn’t cause me any trouble and I only remember about it when I see it in the mirror. I lead a normal lifestyle, I don’t experience much physical activity, I try to walk more. In the army, where physical the loads are quite impressive, varicose veins have not progressed. Please tell me where could varicose veins come from at such an early age with a normal height and weight ratio?
Varicose veins are an inherited condition. To prevent it from progressing, lead the lifestyle that you lead. Most dangerous
for veins those loads that are performed during the period of lowest muscle tone.
It comes in the late evening and at night
. So, to prevent varicose veins, it is very important to maintain a sleep-wake schedule.
Nadezhda Doctor, help! What to do? After three venectomy operations on the left leg, the leg became larger in volume than the right, all the way from hip to ankle, there were two pregnancies, the veins continue to pop out. At first there was only the left leg, after the second pregnancy the right leg began to have veins. Parents also have varicose veins, what to do with the changed volume of the leg. Thank you! Hoping for an answer, Nadya
No recommendations can be given in this case. Your problem requires an in-person appointment with a phlebologist.
Vasilisa I don’t have bulging veins and almost no spider veins, but they are very close, the skin is thin and they are very visible on my legs. In hot weather, the legs buzz and get tired quickly, becoming more noticeable. How can you hide the veins and is it possible to make sure that they are not so close? What is sclerotherapy? Who is it shown to?
You cannot change the location of the veins: these are structural features of your skin and vascular system. Sclerotherapy is the process of “turning off” a vein using certain drugs that stop blood flow in it. If the veins themselves do not bother you, you do not need to do anything.
Valeria Hello, Marina! I am 32 years old. On the back of my left leg there is something resembling a star, only the wreaths are bluish. Could this be a sign of future varicose veins? And in general, can I undergo some kind of examination in order to identify this disease as early as possible? Where should I go for this? We live in the Moscow region, Naro-Fominsk. And another question: Can bioepilation with warm wax lead to varicose veins? Thank you in advance.
Bioepilation cannot lead to this disease, since the effect is on different layers and areas of the body. Spider veins have nothing to do with varicose veins
. These diseases can develop independently of each other. If there is one, it is not a fact that the other will develop.
Dasha Hello! I am 53 years old, weight 92 kg and height 164 cm. I have had varicose veins for 17 years. Doctors insist on removing the veins, but from the experience of one friend with the same problem, I know that the stars come back, so I refuse the operation. Tell me, is there any medication or other way to combat varicose veins? And is using stockings effective?
If we are talking about asterisks, we need to understand that this is a completely independent problem. Yes, unfortunately, the stars are coming back. But if we are talking about varicose veins, it is worth going to the surgeon again and re-discussing the issue of surgery. Your doctor knows how serious your problems are and how they can be treated. In addition, to reduce the load on the veins of the legs, I would recommend reducing weight.
Victoria Hello! I have varicose veins of the internal vein, it’s not even noticeable from the outside, I found out after Dopplerography. I work out in the gym with exercise equipment. My legs don't bother me. I want to know what exercises are contraindicated for this disease? For example, squats with a barbell, etc. Thank you.
For varicose veins, vertical loads should be avoided.
on the veins. To pump up your legs, you're better off doing overhead presses. Consult your trainer: he should suggest how to replace this type of load.
Blue_Hurricane Hello. I am 17 years old, height 176, weight 54. My mother and grandmother have varicose veins. I recently noticed “spider veins” on my legs, below the knee. Please advise what to do to prevent the disease from progressing.
Spider veins are an independent disease that is not related to varicose veins. They can only be removed surgically
, since they are not treated conservatively.
OLGA HELLO MARINA. I AM 22 YEARS OLD, MY LEGS OFTEN HURT AND SMALL VEINS STAND OUT, I'M AFRAID THAT THIS COULD DEVELOP INTO VARICOSIS. The ultrasound gave a negative answer. WHAT COULD BE RELATED TO THE VEINS BEING VISIBLE, AND COULD THIS DEVELOP FOR THE WORSE. DO YOU NEED TO USE ANYTHING RIGHT NOW? THANK YOU VERY MUCH IN ADVANCE
Chances are you spend too much time sitting. You need to move more - at least take a walk every day. Try to find time for this: at your age, the development of varicose veins can be stopped. In addition, you should visit a gynecologist and therapist and get blood tests. There can be many reasons for leg pain.
Olga Good afternoon, Marina! I would like to buy a treadmill or elliptical trainer to exercise at home. Is it possible to exercise on these exercise machines if you have varicose veins and which one is better? And also, please tell me, are there any contraindications for sclerotherapy? Do I need to undergo any examination before undergoing this procedure?
Of these two exercise machines, neither can be called the best, because both provide vertical load on the legs. You definitely need to go to a phlebologist and get tested. Then, together with your doctor, you will decide whether you can exercise on these machines in compression stockings or whether you will need other loads. The decision about sclerotherapy is also made by a specialist.
Ulyana All of my paternal relatives suffer from varicose veins. What is my likelihood of getting sick?
The tendency to dilate veins is inherited
peculiarity. Therefore, if all your relatives had venous pathology, you must keep in mind that it can develop in you too.
Dmitry and Hello! I am 25 years old, height 187 cm, weight 85 kg. I developed varicose veins on both legs on the inside of my knee. It doesn’t cause any concern. Recently, I accidentally squatted, apparently somehow damaged a blood vessel, resulting in a bruise. I lead a normal lifestyle, I don’t experience much physical activity, I try to walk more. Please tell me where varicose veins could have come from at such an early age?
The first thing you need to do is see a doctor and get a diagnosis. During heavy loads, try not to get injured. Varicose veins are an inherited disease and its first signs can appear at a very early age.
Sanya I am 28 years old, I lead a healthy lifestyle and am in good shape. But heredity (my dad has thrombophlebitis just against the background of varicose veins) apparently does its thing: the legs swell a lot, ache, small vessels burst, varicose veins are not expressed, but there is clearly a predisposition. The question is this: I do physical activity with loads mainly on my legs: rollerblades, skates, skis, a bicycle, I walk a lot - won’t this aggravate the disease?
You should contact a phlebologist and do Dopplerography of the vessels of the lower extremities. Then the specialist will be able to give you individual recommendations. It is possible that your load is too much for the veins, and you should change the type of load.
Sabina Hello! My mother has varicose veins, quite severe. It arose after the birth of my first child. She is not overweight and at that time she was not. Mother, for prevention, smears her feet with various ointments. Please tell me: medications and ointments that should be used? Is treatment only possible through surgery? Thank you!
These drugs relieve symptoms, but do not get rid of the problem: they do not cure the disease. The decision to operate can only be made by a vascular surgeon.
Yulyanka Good afternoon! I am 24 years old. I often experience cramps in my calf muscles at night. could this be a symptom of varicose veins? What sports training can serve as prevention? I go to the gym, exercise on an exercise bike for 20 minutes and on a treadmill for 30 minutes (alternating between running and walking). Will physical activity be harmful? Thank you very much in advance for your answer!
First, you need to see a therapist and get tested. Pain in the calf muscles can be a symptom of a variety of diseases. This could be a violation of mineral metabolism, changes in the spine, or anemia. First of all, it is worth excluding them, and then looking for possible disturbances in the function of the veins.
Irina Hello! Please tell me, can I do fitness or go to the gym? Is it possible to visit the sauna or bathhouse? I lead a healthy lifestyle, my grandmother and mother had varicose veins. Now my daughter is 13 years old and she has “stars” on her legs. Is it possible to cure a hereditary disease? I have it too, I’m 43 years old.
Stars on the legs are an independent disease that is not related to varicose veins. And weakness of the vascular wall is an inherited disease that can manifest itself throughout life. Once you know about it, you can resort to preventive measures to slow down the development of vascular dysfunction in the legs.
Nastya Good afternoon! Since the age of 18, my first veins and stars appeared, every year more and more. Last April I had my veins sclerotized, it got a little better, but they didn’t completely go away. Over the past year, a lot of small blue wreaths and stars have appeared. This worries me very much, and the doctor said that the decisive factor is heredity and recommended that I just take Detrolex periodically. Mom really has bad veins, but she is 51 years old, and I am 25. Height 174, weight 85. I have a sedentary job, I play volleyball once a week, I go to the gym. I periodically cover my veins with foundation. how to deal with this?
Excess weight is an additional factor in the development of varicose veins. Judging by your weight, your diet cannot be called correct. I advise you to reconsider your diet and increase physical activity. Then the development of varicose veins can be stopped.
Ildar Good afternoon! I am 28 years old, I have grade 3 varicose veins. Please advise how I can deal with this? Thank you very much in advance for your help!
Contact a vascular surgeon at a center specializing in this problem.
Ekaterina My man has varicose veins; at a young age he had surgery to remove the vein. Tell me, is walking useful for such people? How long should you stay in the sauna? and is it possible to have a foot massage?
For people who already have varicose veins, walking is useful for limited, comfortable distances
- about three to four kilometers. You need to wear compression hosiery, which was recommended by a phlebologist. Foot massage is only useful if there are no signs of phlebitis or thrombophlebitis.
Ilshat Hello Marina Rostislavovna! I am 19 years old and at a recent medical examination the surgeon wrote that I have varicose veins of the lower extremities and either C1 or C2. This worries me because I lead an active lifestyle and I would not like to have such an illness. My mother also had varicose veins, but I had no idea that it was genetic. Recently I started using Troxevasin morning and evening, as my mother did. Could you recommend how to cure this and is it not so terrible to be diagnosed at such a young age?
to change the condition of the vascular wall - to cure varicose veins
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You should definitely consult a phlebologist once a year: the disease may stabilize or begin to progress. And also put your daily routine in order - do not put stress on your legs late in the evening and at night
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