Definition

During pregnancy the problems concerning the veins are likely to arise essentially from the sixth month of pregnancy as the fetus grows, and as a result, weighs increasingly heavier. This phenomenon makes the appearance of varicose veins are small blue spots locating at the level of the skin. Varicose veins are the result of an expansion that is of a significant expansion of the veins of the legs. It is especially women who are already overweight (excess weight: which are prone to have of varicose veins.) But the women without excess weight can also, less frequently, see varicose veins. Varicose veins are likely to appear either at the level of the legs, and less frequently at the level of the thighs and the vulva. Generally they are hereditary in nature that their transmission occurs from mother to daughter. It is mostly the people who are suffering from varicose veins pregnancy who sees them to grow especially if the professional conditions are particularly painful. It is among other professions in which the patient must trample (hairdresser, shopping etc.). The pregnant woman is much more threatened because of the volume of the uterus compresses veins within the abdomen (belly). This occurs mainly when the Moms elongates. Indeed, under these conditions the blood contained within the veins present difficulties to return to the heart resulting in dilation of the veins due to the pressure within, pressure linked to the too large amount of venous blood. This thrust of the venous blood leads to its accumulation in the legs, and this is accentuated by the decrease of the elasticity of the fabric that makes up the vein from the hormonal changes of pregnancy. Also see phlebitis. On the other hand during pregnancy General blood volume is also increased. This is necessary so that the fetus is properly fed. The cardiac pump is also to accelerate which seeks more veins. One of these hormones, progesterone, whose aim is to relax the tissues (the chairs that make up the body of the mother and the fetus) is secreted in greater quantity. This increased secretion will lead to dilation of veins and a weakening of the wall, more specifically a decrease in the tone of the veins that is, they are much more flexible and therefore will tend to expand. It is a set of natural phenomena that might explain the appearance of varicose veins. This process explains also the feeling of heavy legs and cramping felt by the pregnant woman. There is no treatment for the control the appearance of varicose veins during pregnancy. You can only talk about prevention. This daily gymnastics such as for example walking (this is sometimes discouraged due to premature contraction) and legs beat are effective. Sleeping raised legs is also important to prevent the appearance of varicose veins during pregnancy. There is a massage technique that is likely to relieve the unpleasant sensation of heavy legs. It is necessary for this to lie on his back and legs against a wall, to the vertical. The massage must begin at the level of the soles of the feet. Practiced with the other foot, and then it is necessary to then descend towards the inside of the legs and do this on the length. The hands are then used to massage the inside of the thighs in a vigorous manner. Each leg is massing in this way, alternatively. The purpose of this type of massage is to enable to move the venous blood of the soles of the feet to the root of the lower limbs. Its effectiveness is directly dependent on the duration of the massage that is approximately 10 minutes at least. The massage must, on the other hand, be carried out at night, especially when the day was gruelling. Feet in the fresh water baths are designed to strengthen veins and thus lead to their vasoconstriction to decrease their size. This promotes venous return to the heart. Ms i.e. the destruction of the varicose veins during pregnancy is not desirable. In contrast, after childbirth it is possible to remove varicosities i.e. veins dilated to a miniscléroses. Eventually, this technique has the advantage of be little painful but nevertheless effective. See venous insufficiency (treatment)