The cause of varicose veins is a disruption of blood flow can be caused by heredity factors, inactivity, smoking, diabetes, high cholesterol, lifting the load is too heavy, frequent use rights has the greatest risk. As the pregnancy hormone progesterone increase, weight gain and blood flow is hampered due to the pressure of the womb affects the flow in the veins.
Early symptoms of varicose veins sore foot, leg and foot became heavier frequent cramps. At the foot of the stage was growing weary and blood vessel dilation hair. In the severe stage began swelling in the legs and veins bulge. In pregnant women varicose veins will disappear within 4-6 months after delivery. Indeed, the average varicose disease is not dangerous but it is better still consult a doctor.
How to prevent varicose veins :
1. Despite being pregnant, stay active and exercise lightly according to body condition.
2. Keep your weight in order to avoid spike beyond recommended limits.
3. During pregnancy avoid sitting with crossed legs, so that blood flow remains smooth.
4. Take the time to prop your legs with pillows or raise your feet higher than your body during sleep / rest.
5. Choose a sleeping position with the body tilted so that the burden on the back of the knee vessels minimized bias.
6. Avoid standing for too long.
7. Avoid eating spicy.
8. Reduce consumption of salt, because salt can lead to swelling which can cause stress and interfere with blood flow.
9. Consumption of vitamin E and C.
10. Occasional showers with hot and cold water alternately to increase blood flow. 11. Eating nutritious food and fiber that your bowel movements are not too tight
