Расширение вен в верхних конечностях – это a disease that has long been known to mankind. Its prevalence is great even in developed countries. One in four women and one in six men in Russia are struggling with the phenomenon of dilated veins in their arms. To the development of varicose veins can lead a special way of life, heredity, violations of the level of hormones, pregnancy or even excess weight. Representatives of the white race are more prone to disease than people with skin color of yellow or black.
The initial stage of bloating of veins in patients proceedsmost often as a cosmetic drawback. Further, the disease can be complicated and lead to a violation of health and even a danger to, in fact, life itself. If the veins on the arms hurt, this is a bell to check the cardiovascular system.
Look at your hands.The disease can first be seen by the appearance of spider veins and small veins, up to 2 mm in thickness. The veins on the arms become noticeable. In the further development of the patient, it is confirmed that veins are varicose, feeling heaviness in the hands, pain and noticing swelling. Try not to start the disease until the stage when ulcers are formed, it is better to consult a doctor. In our country, varicose veins are treated by phlebologists, surgeons and vascular surgeons.
If you notice the first signs of varicose veins, then youyou can slow down its further development, or in some cases avoid it altogether, following fairly simple rules. The first is to avoid being in saunas, bathing in hot tubs and staying in the sun for a long time. This all reduces the tone of the veins and can lead to blood congestion, and the veins on the hands suffer. Also, do not wear tight clothes, sleeves with tight elastic bands. This all can lead to the transmission of veins. Increase the pressure in the veins also excess pounds and exercise, which are associated with the burden on the hands (weightlifting, bodybuilding, tennis). It is better to protect your veins and not injure them.
When you feel a weight in your hands after yourworking day in the evening, then keep them in a state elevated during the rest. The veins on your hands will say "thank you" to you. If at work you are forced to sit at a table for a long time or work with your hands, then change their position more often, rotate your wrists. With diseases of the veins, there are special gymnastic exercises. After taking a shower or bath, you should rinse your hands with cold water. There are also useful sports such as walking, swimming, skiing and biking. Folk remedies are also good for use, namely, infusions of St. John's wort, lingonberry, dog rose, cranberry. With varicose, it is advisable to follow a plant diet. Your doctor can prescribe the drug "Phlebotonics". It increases venous tone and improves microcirculation.
Sometimes the veins on the arms are inflated, especially after work. In this case, try to give them peace in a slightly elevated state, and make a contrasting douche.
It is worth emphasizing that pregnant womenespecially in need of prevention. During pregnancy, varicose veins on the legs and hands progresses especially when pregnancy is not the first. Also does not promote the productive work of veins and the wearing of a child up to 1 year. Here the basis of prevention is the bandaging of the lower and upper extremities, the use of phlebotonics before and after childbirth or the wearing of special clothing from compression jersey. Do not ignore the stories about the condition of veins to a gynecologist, when the doctor prescribes a hormonal drug for you. These drugs have a bad effect on the operation of blood vessels, reducing the tone of the veins.
Remember, you can not self-medicate. Be sure to ask your doctor for advice on what is best done to prevent varicose veins.
