Yuan Yuting said that if there is blood vessel rupture and bleeding in varicose veins during pregnancy; local redness, pain, heat; skin ulceration, etc., you should seek medical attention as soon as possible; the picture shows the situation.

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[Health Channel/Comprehensive Report] Varicose veins during pregnancy are a problem that many pregnant mothers will encounter. Yuan Yuting, a full-time physician in vascular surgery at Hexin Minquan Women and Children's Clinic, said that more than 90% of the disease is harmless, and most people will have symptoms after unloading. Improve and disappear, but if there is blood vessel rupture and bleeding; local swelling, pain, heat; skin ulceration, etc., be sure to seek medical attention as soon as possible.

In addition, she also added 3 causes of the disease and 8 preventive measures.

Yuan Yuting shared on the Facebook page "Minimally Invasive Varicose Vein Doctor Yuan Yuting" that varicose veins during pregnancy are superficial blood vessels protruding and curved like earthworms in the lower limbs during pregnancy, or some microvascular dilations in the epidermis, such as spider silk Or appear as a green mesh.

It usually occurs on the legs and ankles, and varicose veins may also be seen in the vulva (blood vessels bulging like earthworms are seen in the perineum), rectum and anus (hemorrhoids are a type of varicose veins).

In addition, symptoms include swelling and edema of the legs; heavy feet; itching of the skin (especially the skin around the varicose blood vessels); numbness, cramps, and pain in the feet.

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3 Causes of Climbing "Earthworms"

●Hormonal influence: The increase of progesterone during pregnancy will cause the blood vessels to dilate and the function of the venous valves to decrease.

●The body's water increases: the vascular load increases.

●The enlarged uterus compresses the veins in the pelvic cavity: the venous pressure in the lower extremities rises, making it difficult for blood to flow back to the heart.

3 factors increase risk

1. The diet is too salty:

Excessive sodium intake is prone to water retention.

2. Weight:

Being overweight and gaining weight too quickly will increase the burden on blood vessels.

3. Genetics or constitution:

Some people are born prone to varicose veins.

8 ways to prevent and deal with varicose veins

●Avoid standing for long periods of time.

●Do not maintain the same position for too long, move and change positions every half an hour, and do not cross your legs when sitting.

● light diet.

●Nothing to lift the leg, 1 time for up to 20 minutes, the leg can be higher than the heart.

● Sleep on the left side as much as possible to reduce the pressure of the uterus on the inferior vena cava on the right side of the body.

●Do not gain weight too quickly, and the weight should be maintained within the recommended range for each pregnancy.

● Moderate exercise to improve blood circulation, preferably a fixed movement every day.

In this part, you can consult your doctor and choose the exercise that suits your condition.

●Wear elastic stockings suitable for pregnant women during the day to improve blood return.

Yuan Yuting explained that more than 90% of varicose veins during pregnancy are harmless. Most pregnant women will improve their symptoms after unloading, and those who have no varicose veins before pregnancy have a chance to disappear after delivery.

However, during the onset of symptoms, if the blood vessel ruptures and bleeds; local redness, swelling, pain, and heat (may be due to thrombosis in the blood vessel, or even thrombophlebitis); skin ulceration, ulceration, etc., you should seek medical treatment as soon as possible.

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