How to treat varicose veins
most expectant mothers will have edema or varicose veins during pregnancy. If expectant mothers do not lift heavy objects or wear tight clothes in their daily life Soon sitting and standing for a long time can effectively inhibit the symptoms of varicose veins from becoming serious. In addition, expectant mothers can sleep on their left side when sleeping, and can pad their feet with quilts, pillows and other objects to promote blood reflux and effectively alleviate the symptoms of varicose veins.
1. Do not lift heavy objects.
heavy objects will increase the pressure of the body on the lower limbs, which is not conducive to the relief of varicose veins.
2. Do not stand or sit for a long time.
always lying down is also very unfavorable to the relief of varicose vein symptoms. Especially in the second and third trimester of pregnancy, reduce the workload and avoid standing or lying on your back in one position for a long time. Avoid overlapping your legs when sitting, so as not to hinder the return of veins.
3. Don’t wear tight clothes.
belts and shoes should not be too tight, and it is best to wear low heels.
4. Keep away from alcohol.
drinking alcoholic beverages and drinks will aggravate the degree of varicose veins.
5. Weight control.
if overweight, it will increase the burden on the body and make varicose veins more serious.
6. Avoid high temperature.
high temperature is easy to dilate blood vessels and aggravate the disease.
7. It is best to use the left lying position in the sleeping position.
when resting and sleeping, the left lying position is conducive to the blood circulation of inferior vena cava and reduce the symptoms of varicose veins.
8. Raise your legs.
when sleeping, use a towel or quilt under your feet. This can facilitate blood reflux and reduce leg pressure.
can pregnant women’s varicose veins be cured?
generally speaking, varicose veins of lower limbs of expectant mothers are simple, especially those who have not had varicose veins before pregnancy. After rest and sleep, the degree of varicose veins can be reduced. Under normal circumstances, the situation of varicose veins will gradually improve within 3-4 months after the mother to be gives birth to the baby. If varicose veins don’t get better, you feel very uncomfortable and unbearable, or you just don’t like their appearance, you can go to the hospital to consult the relevant doctor.
but some expectant mothers have serious varicose veins during pregnancy, and surgery needs to be considered after delivery.