2023-06-15 17:00:00
When it comes to preventing venous disease, summer vacation can be the perfect time to establish good habits. This period is ideal for practicing physical activities strongly recommended to promote venous return. It is this which is the cause of venous insufficiency, a bad rise of blood in the veins which dilate, causing varicose veins and hypertension downwards, causing the rupture of the vessels. This is the right time to practice swimming, cycling or aquabiking to fight against heavy legs and varicose veins.
Certain physical activities are recommended in case of venous insufficiency
“Prevention is very important in venous insufficiency, we must avoid anything that aggravates the disease”, emphasizes Dr. Christelle Bougard, vascular doctor and phlebologist. By respecting certain conditions, physical activity is one of the elements of prevention of the disease, for which a sedentary lifestyle is an aggravating factor.
Rising temperatures can exacerbate certain symptoms of the disease, so it is advisable to take advantage of the holidays to practice activities related to swimming and cycling. “On the other hand, it is necessary to avoid sports with jolts such as jogging or tennis, because they shake the venous column [expression qui traduit la notion de travail vertical de la circulation veineuse, NDLR] and weaken it”, explains Christelle Bougard.
The veins are dilated by the heat
Certain leisure activities are to be avoided in the event of venous disease, saunas, hammams or even prolonged exposure to the sun. “Heat dilates the veins”, specifies Christelle Bougard, she therefore adds waxing to her list of practices that are not recommended. Similarly, if during your vacation, visits to tourist or cultural attractions are on the program, beware of standing or trampling.
If your job or if certain circumstances require it, you can wear restraints. “These are tights, stockings or knee-highs, which tighten more at the bottom of the leg and less at the top, which helps the veins to bring the blood up and to drain”, explains Christelle Bougard, adding that these garments offer several compression strengths ranging from 1 to 3 depending on the severity of the venous insufficiency and that they are available on medical prescription. “They help to relieve but also to stabilize the venous disease”she concludes.
Below, the interview with Dr. Christelle Bougard:
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