When the first signs of varicose veins appear, it is necessary to be examined by a surgeon and to strictly adhere to his appointment. You do not need to deal with yourself, this can lead to irreversible changes.
Compensation stage.Swelling and tension occur in the legs, especially after long walks or standing postures. Burning and pain in the vessels of the lower extremities and cramps in the muscles of the calf are possible. Later, a small vascular network appears, manifested by "asterisks". It is recommended to minimize a sedentary lifestyle and exercise preventive exercise. 
Women are better off not wearing high heels.
Stage under compensation. At this stage, the pain in the legs intensifies, the cramps and swelling appear more intensely. The veins become even more noticeable, they swell in nodes in blue. the wall becomes thinner and the container may burst. The skin peels and itches in the affected area. It is impossible to comb the focus of the trace, this can lead to minor trauma. Better to give up tight underwear and tight clothes. You should avoid strenuous sports and weightlifting!
Compensation stage. This phase is characterized by blockage of blood flow from the veins, which leads to severe swelling in the lower extremities. Prolonged non-healing food ulcers and eczema may occur. This stage is often accompanied by inflammation and vascular thrombosis. If the lumen is blocked by a clot, surgery is required. In the decompression stage, it is mandatory to wear compression underwear. Avoid strenuous physical activity.
In case of pain, the patient, if overweight, should lose weight. Diet is essential for lowering the level of cholesterol in the blood, which clogs the lumen of blood vessels and causes blood clots to form in them.
Presence of the first signs of varicose veins - itching, burning, numbness in the muscles, it is necessary to stop drinking alcohol and reduce salt intake. These products promote the formation of lipoproteins in the walls of blood vessels and the development of atherosclerosis.
It is recommended to choose comfortable, "right" shoes for varicose veins. Wearing very tight shoes, especially high heels, contributes to the congestion of the feet.
An orthopedic surgeon will help you choose orthopedic soles and recommend compression underwear and special socks.
If the integrity of the skin is broken, hierotherapy, acupuncture and physiotherapy are contraindicated.
In case of varicose veins, hot baths are not recommended, it is better not to visit baths and saunas.
In the initial phase of varicose veins, you can shower with contrast and take foot baths.
With an advanced stage of the disease, you can not massage, especially canned and honey. Packaging with various cosmetic preparations is prohibited.
Hair removal on the legs is possible in the absence of eczema and ulcers, but candy strips and wax should be excluded.
Heat compresses are contraindicated, can aggravate food ulcers or cause allergies.
Prolonged sun exposure and tanning beds are highly undesirable. Tattoos should not be tattooed on the affected areas of the body, especially if the integrity of the skin is violated, this can lead to serious complications.Heat physiotherapy procedures are not provided during the decompression phase. In the early stages, magnetotherapy and darsonvalization help.
Women with varicose veins should not take hormonal birth control pills. They contribute to blood clotting and there is a risk of blood clots.
Do not take diuretics or other medicines that help remove excess fluid from the body, which can adversely affect the metabolic process.
Any medication you take should be agreed with your doctor.
In case of mild varicose veins, non-intense physical activity is recommended. Hiking and cycling, swimming, yoga and qigong exercises are useful
If there is no swelling of the blood vessels, cosmetics and stretching can be done.
In advanced cases of pathology it is strictly contraindicated:
It is vital for a person with varicose veins to maintain good eating habits.
Exception:
Avoid sweets, pastries and sweets, foods high in palm oil. These foods cause the onset of atherosclerosis.
The diet of a patient with venous disease should not include fast food, convenience foods, soda, coffee and strong brewing tea.
It is best to limit salt and hot or overly spicy spices, celery and mint.
Food should be heat treated gently, preferring roasting, steaming and cooking. Smoking and frying food should be avoided.
A patient with varicose veins should drink the required amount of fluid per day, about 2. 5 liters. If the alcohol consumption regime is not followed, the blood thickens and blood clots can form.
A person with venous insufficiency must comply with certain rules to improve their quality of life:
It is possible to alleviate the symptoms of the disease with the help of horse chestnut tincture, vasoconstrictors and cooling ointments, pills. To improve blood circulation, use the necessary medications, vitamins C, E and P, anticonvulsants.
At the first signs of pathology, you should contact a surgeon or a venologist. Self-medication is completely unacceptable.
The use of ointments and tablets that relieve pain soon relieves a person's condition, but does not cure it. Only a specialist can assess the degree of the disease, direct the patient to the necessary examinations and diagnostic manipulations. Based on the test results, adequate treatment is prescribed.
In case of ruptured veins or thromboembolism, surgery is indicated, which should not be delayed, because these conditions are life threatening for the patient.