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Spring, summer, autumn and
winter -our veins have to perform hard labour for 365 days a year. We have
no control over the weather, nevertheless there are ways to help our leg
veins reduce the effects of climatic and seasonal extremes on venous
return. In Western Europe, seasons such as spring and autumn are rarely
associated with such vagaries of the weather as lasting heat or cold. With
average temperatures of 10 to 15ºC there is therefore no reason not to
make sure that our legs get sufficient exercise. There is therefore an
increased incidence of climatic risk factors in summer and winter.
Examples of these are: |
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In summer: |
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extreme heat causes expansion of the
vessels
the veins also become stretched when exposed to strong sunlight
humid climates cause the veins to go slack |
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In winter: |
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extreme cold causes feet and legs to
cool down, if vein function is no longer intact, there is the threat
of hypothermia. One mistake which is often made is to treat cold legs
with extreme heat, the veins enlarge, the blood pools in the legs.
Warm clothing is better for preventing cold legs
Dry heat in overheated rooms (underfloor heating) represents a risk to
the veins:
the heat enlarges the veins Dampness in conjunction with cold: beware
of hypothermia pronounced differences in temperature between the
inside of buildings and the great outdoors constitute an additional
burden
Low air pressure also puts veins at risk because it makes veins expand
and the blood flow more slowly. This is why long-distance flights
without sufficient activation of the muscle pump can be particularly
dangerous for people with venous insufficiency. A tip for your next
holiday: A walking holiday is always good for the veins, running
barefoot in the sand and alternating this with bathing the legs in
cool sea water has a recuperative effect on stressed veins. |
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Tips
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Help yourself: Our tips for healthy legs. |
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