Varicose veins are a disease characterized by the formation of nodules and varicose veins. There is also aggravation in the legs. Reasons can be both physical inactivity and constant overload, age, obesity, heredity or hormonal changes. Both men and women are susceptible to the disease.
What are varicose veins
In official medicine there is no concept of "varicose veins". 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 permeability deteriorates and elasticity decreases. Over time, the vessels become thinner and specific joints form.
The following symptoms are characteristic of the disease:
- formation of pathological veins;
- swelling and numbness;
- aggravation in the legs, especially around the ankles;
- trophic ulcer.
At first, a person feels heaviness in the legs. Then there is periodic pain and cramping, as well as a feeling of "goose bump". Symptoms increase in the evening. At a later stage, compression, pigmentation, trophic disorders and, as a result, ulcers are observed.
Treatment without surgery
If possible, it is not worth performing the operation, as this creates a certain risk to the activity of the body.
The sparing methods of treatment are:
- drug therapy;
- sclerotherapy;
- phytotherapy;
- laser therapy;
- traditional medicine.
If a decision is made to cure varicose veins without surgery, it is necessary to study each of the listed methods.
Drug treatment consists of the use of venotonic, blood-thinning, anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as drugs that inhibit platelet aggregation.
Varicose veins in the legs are also treated with phlebotonics, drugs that activate lymph flow and improve the condition of capillaries.
Sclerotherapy consists of injecting a sclerosant into a vein. This drug restores vascular walls, removes joints, normalizes blood flow. In this case, an external effect is observed and the severity of the symptoms is reduced. The recovery period after the procedure is literally several hours.
Thanks to herbal medicine, varicose veins on the legs become less pronounced. Experts recommend preparing dandelion decoctions. Windy routine contains routine, a substance that helps strengthen vascular walls. The effect is most noticeable if you use vitamin C. In herbal medicine, preservative is combined with string, rose and mountain ash.
To prevent varicose vein thrombosis, you can use the leaves and flowers of sweet yellow clover in the form of decoctions and as part of ointments. From ordinary linen, tools are prepared for lubrication of the joints.
Laser therapy is performed on an outpatient basis. Thanks to radiation, the affected veins can be restored from within. Blood flow is improved, pain, discomfort and heaviness in the legs are eliminated. After laser therapy, in some cases slight redness is observed on the surface of the skin. Can varicose veins be treated with laser therapy? No, but such a procedure will help prevent further formation of complications and improve the appearance of the legs.
Experts also advise the use of heparin ointment and shark oil, which are easily found in pharmacies.
How to cure 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 medication prescriptions, you can speed up the restoration of vascular walls. Doctors recommend treatment with folk methods in parallel with drug therapy.
1. Apple cider vinegar
First it is worth mentioning rubbing the feet with apple cider vinegar or mashed potatoes. Already after 10-14 days, a person will feel relief. The use of this recipe is indicated in the early stages of disease development.
2. Horse chestnut tincture
The drug is also known from official medicine. To prepare such a remedy, you need to take a liter of vodka and 50 g of chestnut flowers. The mixture is injected for 15 days in a dark, cool place. It should be remembered that the tincture should be shaken daily. The drug is taken orally in the amount of two large spoons before meals. The duration of use is seven days. After a weekly break, the course is repeated.
3. Onion juice
To prepare the onion juice, you will need 250 g of minced peel, two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and 120 ml of olive oil. All ingredients should be mixed and left to inject for two weeks. Next, a person should take a bath every day lasting 25 minutes. The mixture is preheated.
4. Green tomatoes
Green tomatoes are used for severe enlargement and swelling of veins. They are applied at night in the form of compresses and wrapped in a cloth. It should be noted that the method is effective but requires systematic application.
To make 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
It is completely impossible to cure varicose veins, as it is a chronic disease. You can only stop the development of the pathological process so that no serious complications appear. Trophic ulcers in some cases can lead to disability and death.
Physicians - phlebologists and vascular surgeons advise to develop a treatment strategy and adhere to it strictly. Varicose veins is a disease that requires long-term therapy.