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The varicose veins are dilated veins, there are in various types and sizes, there are varicose veins small, medium and large, and according to their type we found the telangiectases, the varicose veins and those of chronic venous insufficiency. The most prone to varicose veins are women, especially during pregnancy.

There are also other causes the dilated veins, they are overweight, consumption of contraceptives or hormones, use tight clothes, the thrombophlebitis, spend many hours standing or sitting, send direct heat on the legs. With so many causes of the varies, is good to know how to prevent varicose veins to avoid its appearance.

The symptoms of the disease are:

The veins are dilated and begin to be known under the skin to the naked eye, inflammation especially the feet and ankles, cramps, pain, fatigue and feeling of heaviness in the legs, the presence of ulcers and the skin of the ankles and calves are becoming of a darker color and gray.

To prevent varicose veins and able to improve blood circulation of the legs are recommended to perform physical activity daily, maintain a proper weight, not to place direct heat on the legs, eat lots of fiber, do not use tight clothes or shoes with much taco or very low, it is best bathing in the evening, if the work requires him spend many hours standing or sitting seek move his legs and if possible, elevating during pregnancy always consult your doctor perform physical activity and use compression.

Food that benefit the prevention of varices:

Fiber: The fiber that is found in vegetable favors the good blood circulation.

Fat: the fat recommended is the polyunsaturated found in the oils of seed, in the blue fish and in the dried fruit.

Salt: salt that is recommended is the sea unrefined.

Potassium: the potassium eliminates body water while avoiding the swelling and the edemas.

Water: water helps eliminate toxins of the agency.