A time may come in anyone’s life when one may be looking at their legs in the mirror quite by chance and be dismayed to find that they resemble the legs of their grandmother. It could be shocking as one may not pay any heed to the rear of their knees. How it is possible one may wonder to not have a few varicose veins even after living a long life and pregnancies.
One may be at risk of being affected by varicose veins because of pregnancies. The quantity of blood in the human body is more when one is pregnant. The rate of blood flow from legs to pelvis also decreases during pregnancy causing an increased pressure on the veins. If progestin hormone levels are high, it may cause the varicose veins to dilate.
During pregnancies varicose vein treatment in Huntington Beach isn’t limited to legs alone. In addition to legs, Vulva is affected by varicose veins as well. Varicose veins can either be really small and may not be noticeable to the naked eye or they could be relatively large and would have the potential to disfigure a particular body part. Soreness and swelling of the Vulva could be uncomfortable for sitting. The feeling is as though one is sitting on a catamaran.
Hemorrhoids are inflammation of the veins in the lower rectum and anus which is a type of varicose veins. Pregnancy and constipation are the main causes of hemorrhoids and to avert it, one has to avoid being pregnant and constipated. If the cause of hemorrhoids is genetic, then it cannot be controlled as alteration in hormones or circulation while being pregnant cannot be controlled either. However, steps can be taken to either lessen or prevent varicose veins while being pregnant.
What can be done is:
Legs should be raised beyond the level of heart thereby promoting circulation. Resting with feet up would be helpful as well. A hard pillow among the box spring and mattress could be placed at the base of the bed so that legs can be raised while sleeping.
Standing for a long time could numb the senses. Therefore sitting breaks should be taken as often as possible. Conversely, sitting for any length of time, would necessitate walking breaks as often as possible. One’s weight ought to be monitored. Excessive weight gain within a short time is stressful on veins.
One could try support pantyhose or support hose that is thigh high. Often, support hose that is knee high or socks for that matter could be restrictive. If there is any sort of discomfort in vulva, then a specially designed garment could be used in the vulva as support for varicose veins.
Constipation is an enemy of hemorrhoids therefore as a preventive measure; one ought to drink as much fluid as possible, include fiber in diet and, if required a health care professional ought to be consulted as to whether or not a stool softener is needed.
Patience is also vital. If varicose veins develop while one is pregnant, often there isn’t any sign of it after a few months to at the most a year of delivery. This is the time when one would recuperate from hormonal and vascular changes caused by pregnancy. In the intervening time one could have a discussion with their health care provider regarding any discomforts or concerns that one may have.
