Varicose veins are a disease characterized by the formation of nodules and varicose veins. There is also heaviness in the legs. The reasons can be both lack of physical activity and constant overload, age, obesity, heredity or hormonal changes. Both men and women are susceptible to the disease.
What is varicose veins
There is no concept of "varicose veins" in official medicine. This condition is called varicose veins. Varicose veins occur due to a pathological change in the structure of blood vessels, as a result of which their patency deteriorates and elasticity decreases. Over time, the vessels become thinner and specific nodules form.
The following symptoms are characteristic of the disease:
- the formation of pathological veins;
- swelling and tingling;
- heaviness in the legs, especially around the ankles;
- trophic ulcers.
In the beginning, a person feels heaviness in the legs. Then there is pain and periodic cramps, as well as a feeling of "goosebumps". The symptoms worsen in the evening. At a later stage, thickening, pigmentation, trophic disorders and, as a result, ulcers are observed.
Treatment without surgery
If possible, it is not worth performing the operation, as it creates a certain danger to the activity of the body.
The gentle methods of treatment are:
- drug therapy;
- sclerotherapy;
- phytotherapy;
- laser therapy;
- Traditional Medicine.
If you decide to cure varicose veins without surgery, it is necessary to study each of these methods.
Drug treatment consists of the use of venotonic, blood-thinning, anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as drugs that inhibit platelet adhesion.
Varicose veins of the legs are also treated with phlebotonics, drugs that activate lymph flow and improve the condition of capillaries.
Sclerotherapy consists of injecting sclerosant into a vein. This drug restores vascular walls, removes nodules, normalizes blood flow. In this case, an external effect is observed and the severity of symptoms decreases. The recovery period after the procedure is literally a few hours.
Thanks to herbal medicine, varicose veins of the legs become less pronounced. Experts recommend preparing decoctions with dandelion. Fragrant ruta contains rutin, a substance that helps strengthen vascular walls. The effect is more noticeable if you use vitamin C. In herbal medicine, ruta is combined with string, rose hips and mountain ash.
To prevent varicose veins, you can use the leaves and flowers of yellow sweet clover in the form of decoctions and as part of ointments. From a simple frog are prepared means for lubricating knots.
Laser therapy is performed on an outpatient basis. Thanks to radiation, the affected veins can be repaired from the inside. Improves blood circulation, eliminates pain, discomfort and heaviness in the legs. After laser therapy, in some cases, a slight reddening of the skin surface is observed. Can varicose veins be cured with laser therapy? No, but such a procedure will help stop the further formation of complications and will improve the appearance of the legs.
Experts also advise using heparin ointment and shark oil, which are readily available in pharmacies.
How to treat with folk remedies
It is worth remembering that such methods are not a panacea. If you use them regularly and do not make adjustments to prescription drugs, you can speed up the recovery of vascular walls. Doctors recommend to be treated with folk methods in parallel with drug therapy.
1. Apple cider vinegar
First of all, it is worth mentioning rubbing the feet with apple cider vinegar or grated potatoes. Even after 10-14 days a person will feel relief. The use of this recipe is shown in the early stages of the disease.
2. Horse chestnut tincture
The drug is also recognized by official medicine. To prepare such a drug, you need to take a liter of vodka and 50 g of chestnut flowers. The mixture is infused for 15 days in a dark and cool place. It should be remembered that the tincture should be shaken daily. The drug is taken orally in an amount of two tablespoons before meals. The duration of use is seven days. After a one-week break, the course is repeated.
3. Onion broth
To prepare onion broth, you will need 250 g of grated peel, two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and 120 ml of olive oil. All components should be mixed and allowed to infuse for two weeks. Then one should take daily baths lasting 25 minutes. The mixture is preheated.
4. Green tomatoes
Green tomatoes are used for severe varicose veins. They are applied at night in the form of compresses and wrapped in a towel. It should be noted that the method is effective but requires systematic application.
To make the therapy more effective, it is worth reviewing your diet. It is necessary to eat foods with vitamins A and E. This diet helps eliminate muscle cramps and reduces pain.
Conclusion
Curing varicose veins is completely impossible because it is a chronic disease. You can only stop the development of the pathological process to avoid serious complications. Trophic ulcers in some cases can lead to disability and death.
Doctors - phlebologists and vascular surgeons advise to develop a treatment strategy and adhere strictly to it. Varicose veins are a disease that requires long-term therapy.