Varicose veins cause the veins to become enlarged and swollen and often appear blue or dark purple. Varicose veins occur when the valves in the veins do not work properly, and blood does not flow effectively within the veins toward the heart.
Factors that increase the risk of developing varicose veins:
Before knowing how to avoid developing varicose veins, we must clarify the factors that may increase the possibility of developing them, including:
Gender: Varicose veins are more common among women than men.
Age: The incidence of varicose veins increases with age, as a result of erosion and weakness of the vein valves.
Obesity: Excess weight leads to increased pressure in the veins of the legs. Which leads to its expansion.
Family history: There is a greater chance of developing varicose veins when there is a family history of varicose veins.
Lack of movement: Blood does not flow into the veins in the absence of physical movement.
Instructions Dr. Hossam El Mahdy to avoid varicose veins:
There are several tips through which you can avoid varicose veins, including:
1- Maintaining body weight within the ideal weight range. In cases of obesity, the person must follow a healthy diet to prevent the accumulation of fat inside the veins.
2- Avoid standing or sitting for long periods without taking a break every 30 minutes to support blood circulation.
3- Maintain daily exercise to maintain proper blood flow in the body and veins.
4- Avoid wearing tight clothing because it may worsen the condition of varicose veins.
5- Women should avoid wearing high-heeled shoes for long periods.
6- Maintaining movement while performing tasks that require continuity in certain positions for long periods, in order to prevent blood clots in the veins.
7- Maintaining the intake of healthy foods, avoiding foods rich in cholesterol and triglycerides, and reducing smoking or quitting it completely, which is considered the best solution ever.
8- Maintain medical follow-up during pregnancy because pregnant women are among the groups most vulnerable to developing varicose veins. Pregnant women are advised to sleep on their left side instead of sleeping on their back to reduce uterine pressure on the pelvic veins. This reduces the risk of varicose veins in the legs, and also improves blood flow to the fetus.
9- Elevate the legs on a pillow during periods of sitting or sleeping to relieve pressure on the feet and thus prevent the occurrence of varicose veins.
10- Compression stockings help create pressure on the legs. Which helps blood flow into the vessels more effectively. It is recommended to wear compression stockings during the day and remove them during sleep.
Methods of treating varicose veins in Egypt:
Treating varicose veins with laser and injections is one of the most prominent methods used in treatment through:
Laser treatment of varicose veins:
Laser is one of the latest treatment methods used to close the veins and make them fade slowly and then disappear completely. This treatment relies on shining a laser on the dilated leg veins. When the sessions prescribed by the doctor are over, the veins become damaged and disappear after a while.Treating varicose veins with injections:
Injection is used to improve the appearance of varicose veins by injecting the inner lining of the vein, causing the vein to be destroyed and also to disappear. Injection concentrations vary depending on the size of the vein being treated.Treating varicose veins using the Klax technique:
It is a modern European technology provided by •Prof. Dr. Hossam El Mahdy, for his patients, applies laser and injections together to enlarged veins. Which doubles the success of the therapeutic procedure.Dr. Hossam El Mahdy, the best vascular doctor in Egypt, who specializes in treating varicose veins at Kasr El Ainy Medicine at Cairo University, usually determines the best way to treat varicose veins according to each patient’s condition and what he needs to get the best results.
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