Self-care and care of varicose veins in the lower extremities

  Varicose veins in the lower extremities are dilated and tortuous veins in the lower extremities, the core of which is venous stasis in the lower extremities. This method includes the use of medical compression stockings, exercise, diet and life style changes.  1.Wearing medical sequential decompression elastic stockings: It is widely recognized by domestic and foreign doctors as a very effective way to prevent varicose veins in lower limbs non-surgically. Choosing the right type and pressure of medical compression stockings can significantly improve the symptoms of heavy, sore and swollen lower limbs caused by varicose veins, which is very helpful to improve the quality of life of patients, and can also effectively alleviate the progress of varicose veins and the occurrence of complications.  2.Exercise: such as low-impact exercises such as regular walking, swimming, bicycling can improve blood circulation in addition to reducing the rate of occurrence of new varicose veins. Generally speaking, strength training programs should be prohibited, but also to avoid sudden interruption of exercise, of course, in addition to swimming exercise process can wear medical sequential decompression elastic stockings better.  3, diet and lifestyle: in terms of diet, should eat more high fiber, low-fat diet and strengthen the vitamin C, E supplement, especially pay attention to diet control to avoid obesity. In terms of daily life, you should avoid taking birth control pills, avoid wearing tight clothing and high heels, stretched legs and avoid prolonged sitting or standing. If you are a sedentary or standing person, you should walk or toe exercise for an hour or so in this state, and it is best to wear medical compression stockings for this high-risk group. Every day before going to bed, lie flat on your back and raise your legs to a position 6 to 12 inches above the level of your heart for a period of time, and sleep on your side to reduce the pressure on your pelvic veins. Smoking can damage the arteries and veins, so patients with varicose veins should quit smoking. Usually wash feet with warm salt water, especially for patients with venous ulcers, and also pay attention to protect the affected limbs from trauma.  4, In addition, patients can also buy home use type electric sequential pneumatic therapy device, physical massage treatment of lower limbs at home, it is in accordance with the massage pattern set by the machine, which is very effective in reducing the symptoms.  5, of course, the above-mentioned non-surgical conservative treatment can not replace surgery, surgery is the first choice for severe symptoms, these methods are also suitable for post-operative patient maintenance and care.