Recently, the 120 center received a first-aid task and quickly rushed to the home of an elderly man with bleeding from his right ankle. After questioning, it was learned that the old man used too much force when wiping the skin with a towel, and the sinuses caused by varicose veins were broken, resulting in bleeding of about 100ml. the medical staff on the scene used bandages to compress the ankle to stop the bleeding, and sent the older man to the hospital immediately.

Varicose veins, commonly known as "enlarged veins", are manifested by "earthworm-shaped" bulges of blue veins on one side of the limb, which is the most common disease of the venous system. Varicose veins of the calf are one of the most common diseases in vascular diseases of the limbs. The main reason for the formation of varicose veins is due to blood stasis, weak venous walls and other factors, resulting in tortuous and dilated veins. Varicose veins may occur in many parts of the body. People who are susceptible to varicose veins mainly include people who stand or sit for a long time, and people who bear weight very often.

Here are some tips from 120. Adjusting your lifestyle helps in the prevention and treatment of varicose veins. Correct care for varicose veins helps prevent “earthworms”. 1. Pay more attention to rest in daily life. You can raise the lower limbs when resting, and massage the legs to promote blood circulation. 2. Avoid "sitting" or "standing for a long time". Leg lifting and foot hooking movements could promote blood return in the lower limbs and prevent varicose veins. 3. Avoid staying in high temperature. High temperature could dilate blood vessels and aggravate venous blood stasis. 4. Develop regular exercise habits. It is best to wear elastic stockings when exercising, which can effectively eliminate fatigue. 5. Keep a balanced diet and avoid excessive obesity.