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Varicose veins

Varicose veins are abnormal, dilated blood vessels caused by continuously weakening vessel wall. They develop when valves in the veins that allow blood to flow toward the heart stop working properly. As a result, blood pools in the veins and causes them to get larger. The symptoms are quite obvious as they are possible to happen in any parts of your body. The most common spots are your legs and ankles, especially on the backs of the calves or the inside of the leg. Though they are neglectful at first, from time to time, it will blow into serious illnesses that could affect our daily life and working performances once they get larger . Some occupations such as teachers, surgeons, nurses, hairdressers, counter lady, cook, waiters are high risk groups of getting varicose veins.


  • Clusters of purple or blue veins that are enlarged, swollen and raised above the surface of the skin of feet and ankles
  • Muscle cramps, soreness, or aching in the legs
  • Heaviness, burning, aching, tiredness, or pain in your legs. Symptoms may be worse after you stand or sit for long periods of time
  • Discomfort, Itching over the vein
  • Brown discoloration of the skin
  • Dry skin
  • Ulcers

  • Family history
  • Overweight
  • Pregnant 
  • Job requires standing for long hours
  • Wearing tight underwear or clothing
  • Lack of exercise
  • Prolonged standing or sedentary
  • Using birth control pills
  • Have undertaken post-menopausal hormonal replacement
  • Having a history of blood clots
  • Experienced trauma or injury to the skin
  • Have undertaken venous surgery
  • Being over exposure to ultraviolet rays

     

    • Apply high-fiber and low fat diet

    • Eat food or take supplement rich in vitamin C and bioflavonoids. suggested to take 1,000 to 5,000 milligrams of vitamin C and 100 to 1,000 milligrams of bioflavonoids in divided daily doses
    • Intake Vitamin A 25,000 IU for skin integrity and to speed varicose ulcer healing.
    • Intake of Zinc 50 milligrams daily to assist with healing and collagen formation and to help maintain the proper concentration of vitamin E in the blood.
    • Cut down on red meat
    • Avoid sugar, salt, alcohol, fried foods, processed and refined foods, animal protein, cheeses, and ice cream.
    		  
    • Avoid sitting or standing in one position for a long time. If your job requires you to be on your feet constantly, stretch and exercise your legs as often as possible
    • Do not cross your legs when sitting. If you like to sit with your legs crossed, cross them at the ankles rather than the knees
    • Exercise regularly such as walking, bicycling, and swimming
    • Sit or lie down and elevate your legs at least twice a day for 30 minutes at a time
    • Losing weight if you are overweight
    • Have foot massage
    • Wear compression stockings
    • Avoid high heels in favor of flat shoes




    *Talk to your doctor about ways to manage your signs of Varicose veins.