{"id":2025,"date":"2019-04-24T14:37:29","date_gmt":"2019-04-24T12:37:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gefaesspraxis-kusenack.de\/?p=2025"},"modified":"2025-05-30T16:32:25","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T14:32:25","slug":"prevent-varicose-veins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gefaesspraxis-kusenack.de\/en\/blog\/krampfadern-vorbeugen\/","title":{"rendered":"Can varicose veins be prevented?"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Varicose veins are unsightly and can be painful.<\/strong> be characterised by persistent swelling and a feeling of heaviness.<\/strong> of the legs. Find out how and why you should prevent varicose veins.<\/strong><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What are varicose veins?<\/h3>

For varicose veins, the Backflow of blood to the heart<\/strong> disturbed. A hereditary predisposition to weak connective tissue, obesity and increasing age favour the vein walls \u201ewearing out\u201c and the venous valves becoming leaky - the blood from the legs becomes no longer sufficiently cardiac<\/strong> is pumped into the lower leg tissue. Those who suffer from varicose veins, also known as varicosis or varicosis Circulatory disorder<\/strong> untreated risks serious consequential damage to health and increases the risk of a Thrombosis<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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Prevent varicose veins through regular exercise<\/h3>

As sitting for too long can promote varicose veins, the following principle applies: Lots of running and walking, little sitting and standing<\/strong>. In general, exercise promotes blood flow and reduces venous pressure. Regardless of whether you climb stairs, go for a walk, cycle or swim - the main thing is that you enjoy it and do it regularly<\/strong>.<\/p>

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Healthy eating is the salt in the soup<\/h3>

A healthy and balanced diet helps to prevent varicose veins in several ways: Firstly, you have better control over your body weight, which reduces the risk of varicose veins. Leg veins relieved<\/strong>. On the other hand, certain foods with omega 3 fatty acids, which are particularly abundant in oily fish, can keep the veins elastic. Also drink plenty of water<\/strong>The blood does not thicken as much in this way and can flow back to the heart more easily.<\/p>

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Take a cold shower, wear the right clothing and keep your legs elevated<\/h3>

To promote blood circulation, you can finish off your warm shower in the morning with a cold leg splash: Start at the ankle, direct the jet of water over the shin to the knee and repeat the procedure several times. Also make sure that you not too tight-fitting and constricting<\/strong> Wear trousers, socks and shoes that stop the blood flow. High heels in particular are poison for veins. And put your legs up as often as possible to keep the blood flowing. Relieve veins<\/strong>. A slatted frame that can be adjusted at the foot end can be particularly helpful at night.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Can capsules, gels and creams help with varicose veins?<\/h3>

There have long been active ingredients on the market that are designed to prevent varicose veins. These include horse chestnut extract with the active ingredient ascein or red vine leaves, which are rich in flavonoids. They have a Anti-inflammatory effect<\/strong> They are designed to seal the vessel walls and prevent water from penetrating the surrounding tissue and causing oedema.<\/p>

As you can see, there are a number of measures that can prevent varicose veins. However, if you are already struggling with varicose veins, you should seek clarification by absolutely a medical specialist<\/strong> visit<\/a>. You can find out what symptoms varicose veins cause and whether you may be affected. here<\/a> read more.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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