Did you know that the entire path of blood through the arteries (from the heart to the smallest vessels) is responsible for keeping our body\u2019s circulatory system functioning properly?<\/p>\n
To better understand: when this blood flow is reduced or prevented from reaching a specific area\u2014usually due to narrowing or blockage of the arteries\u2014what we call poor circulation problems occur, such as the development of varicose veins.<\/p>\n
According to data from the Brazilian Society of Angiology and Vascular Surgery in Rio de Janeiro, it is estimated that 18% of the adult population has varicose veins, and in Brazil alone, it is estimated that more than twenty million people have this condition. According to the Ministry of Health, women are more prone to varicose veins than men due to hormonal factors related to pregnancy, menstruation, and menopause, as these appear to be linked to a greater tendency for veins to dilate.<\/p>\n
In practical terms, varicose veins can be identified when the veins appear dilated, elongated, and twisted, with a greenish or bluish tint. In addition, they usually appear in the lower limbs, causing a sensation of heavy legs, pain, and swelling\u2014not to mention that the progression of this condition may indicate more serious circulatory diseases, including pulmonary embolism and venous thrombosis.<\/p>\n
Although vascular diseases are more common in the elderly, people with diabetes, those who are obese, and those with a family history of the condition, women are the most affected. This is due to the high levels of estrogen\u2014a hormone produced by the ovaries\u2014which can cause changes in the walls of the veins.<\/p>\n
That is why it is important to follow the guidance of an angiologist\u2014a doctor who specializes in treating blood vessel problems\u2014because this specialist may recommend everything from compression stockings and medications to more invasive procedures, depending on each patient\u2019s needs.<\/p>\n
However, we know that blood circulation problems can\u2019t be solved overnight. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve put together a list of habits to incorporate into your routine:<\/p>\n
. Get regular exercise.<\/p>\n
. Avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time. Get moving!<\/p>\n
. Try to rest with your legs slightly elevated at the end of the day. This simple action helps the heart pump blood more efficiently through the circulatory system and reduces the force of gravity that \u201cpulls\u201d the blood downward.<\/p>\n
. Try massaging from your ankle toward your groin. That usually helps.<\/p>\n
. Choose comfortable shoes.<\/p>\n
. Avoid excessive salt in your diet, as it promotes fluid retention in the body and hinders proper blood circulation.<\/p>\n
. Reduce your alcohol intake, since drinking large amounts of alcohol can damage your arteries and veins.<\/p>\n
In any case, seeing a doctor is always the best way to determine the cause of the problem and begin the appropriate treatment.<\/p>\n
Sources:<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n Voc\u00ea sabia que o percurso completo do sangue pelas art\u00e9rias (desde o cora\u00e7\u00e3o at\u00e9 os vasos menores) \u00e9 respons\u00e1vel por manter o bom funcionamento do sistema circulat\u00f3rio do nosso corpo? Para entender melhor: quando esse fluxo de sangue \u00e9 reduzido ou impedido de transitar para uma parte espec\u00edfica ? normalmente devido ao estreitamento ou fechamento […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":650,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1567,1563,1564],"tags":[],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nhttps:\/\/jornal.usp.br\/atualidades\/alem-de-afetar-a-estetica-varizes-podem-levar-a-problemas-mais-serios-de-saude\/<\/h6>\n
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