As a treatment of varicose veins

Varicose veins – a widespread disease characterized by the enlargement of the light, of blood vessels, disruption of the valve apparatus and the existence of the reverse current of blood. The disease process can be localized in different places, so that the type of diseases a few:

• dilation of the esophagus;
• the veins of the rectum (internal hemorrhoids);
• the veins of the pelvis;
• the veins of the spermatic cord (varicocele);
• the veins of the lower extremities.

The most common is varicose veins of the legs. According to some estimates, it affects more than 30% of the population, the majority are women. Varicose veins in the legs is not only ugly protruding veins, but also a lot of annoyances and inconveniences. The pathological process is accompanied by heaviness, pain, edema, often leads to dangerous complications: thrombophlebitis, thrombosis, trophic ulcers. Many would like to know how to get rid of varicose veins forever, as it affects significantly the quality of life. But, unfortunately, the phenomenon is irreversible and the only thing that can be achieved is to stop or slow down the progression of the disease.

Reasons

Causes of varicose veins is still not determined for sure. It is clear that the disease is associated with thinning, weakness, and loss of elasticity of the vascular wall and incompetent valves. As a result, the veins become unevenly dilated and stretched, long and knotted. It is believed that a crucial role in the incidence of the disease is a genetic predisposition, that is, from the birth of the weakness of blood vessels and defective valves.

There are several factors that contribute to the development of varicose veins, though not of his reasons:

• The inheritance (according to the experts, the risk of disease in people whose parents suffer from it, is up to 70%).
• The belonging to the female sex. This is due to hormonal changes at puberty, during pregnancy and in menopause, and hormonal contraceptives and the use of shoes with high heels.
• Work activity associated with the prolonged stay on your feet or in a sitting position (hairdressers, sellers, surgeons, waiters, drivers, office workers, programmers, and others).
• In old age, in which the weakening of the walls of the vessel and the wear of the valve apparatus – a natural phenomenon.
• The surgery.
• A sedentary lifestyle.
• The increase in intra-abdominal pressure due to obesity, pregnancy, lifting heavy objects (longshoremen, athletes, weightlifters), frequent in the reduction of chronic constipation and coughing.

Treatments

Varicose veins is a chronic process that starts slowly and as time progresses. Completely cure the disease it is impossible, but to slow the progression and reduce the symptoms is possible if a holistic treatment that includes:

• the change of life style;
• the diet;
• physiotherapy;
• compression therapy;
• medications (internal consumption, local and destination);
• the surgery;
• thermal procedures;
• folk methods.

To cope with varicose veins have a lifetime. The medicate should not try. You need to get checked out by phlebologist or a vascular surgeon, who will make the diagnosis and determine the stage of the disease and the severity of the lesion, prescribe the appropriate treatment. The main task – to eliminate or reduce the clinical manifestations, to stop the progression, prevention of relapses and complications.

The effectiveness of the treatment will depend on the all the patients to the doctor's recommendations. It is important to seek help at an early stage, when there is pain, but it appeared the night of swelling, heaviness and leg fatigue, small spider veins on the skin.

Correction of style of life

Without lifestyle changes it is impossible to effectively fight varicose veins. Rules you need to follow a completely trivial, and their failure usually is due to lack of willpower or irresponsible attitude towards their health.

• The maintenance of a body weight normal.
• Parting with bad habits: alcohol and Smoking.
• The rejection of sunbathing, a visit to the steam baths and sauna, take hot baths (including foot).
• The rejection of high heels (not more than 4-5 cm).
• The use of the special elastic point.
• The provision of physical activity. This can be walking, swimming, therapeutic physical training, some sports. The most important thing, eliminate sit-UPS, lifting weights, running long distances, jumping, martial arts.
• An adequate nutrition. The diet should be more fresh vegetables, fruits, vegetables, cereals, fish and seafood. The amount of meat that is recommended to reduce. We should abandon smoked, fried, salty, fatty. Drinks to give preference to green tea, pure water, fruit drinks, natural fruit juices and limit coffee.
• Use every opportunity throughout the day to raise your legs up to an angle of approximately 20 degrees.
• To buy a pillow especially for the feet that they are during sleep were above the level of the heart.
• Try as often as possible wash your feet with cold water.

Compression therapy

Special elastic knit available on the market today in a wide range of possibilities. This socks, stockings, tights in different colors and densities, which do not differ from normal. Have become a good alternative for a drawback for the use and it seems ugly bandage elastic.

A special Jersey can not treatment of varicose veins, but it improves the microcirculation, reduces the load on the veins, prevents stagnation of blood, reduces the diameter of blood vessels, increases the output of venous blood and lymph. A person feels lightness in the legs, at night, less tired, no edema is present.

The first time, without the habit of using compression tights is difficult. To simplify the task, you can buy a special tool.

There are four class medical, knitwear, in function of the pressure. You can only wear jewelry 1 class of compression that are considered preventive and is designed for healthy people. Others must be prescribed by a doctor depending on the diagnosis and severity of the varicose veins. You should know that the compression devices may be contraindicated in some diseases. Half and half gets the doctor strictly according to the size, otherwise, the desired effect.

The medication

The treatment of varicose veins of the tablets and external funds in the form of gels, creams and ointments of various range of actions. They increase vascular tone, improve microcirculation, promote blood flow, prevent skin disorders. Drugs designed to eliminate the tiredness, heaviness, discomfort, swelling, itching, cramps, and pain in the legs. They are appointed strictly individual.

The main route of treatment of varicose veins is venotonics. They are made on the basis of horse chestnut, rutin, grape leaves, and nearly always well tolerated by the patients. Occur in the form of tablets, capsules, gels.

You must daily put on the legs with dilation of the veins of gel or cream and RUB slightly.

To reduce the viscosity of the blood and reduce the likelihood of thrombophlebitis used anticoagulants. This ointment on the basis of the heparin with cooling additives in the form of menthol, camphor, eucalyptus. In addition to thin the blood, which inhibit the development of thrombophlebitis.

The skin changes that cause itching, it may prescribe antihistamines. Inflammation prescribe non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pills.

Surgery

To get rid of varicose veins perform a surgery to remove the affected part of the vessel to stop the discharge of blood from the veins superficial to the depths. The operation is called phlebectomy. In the classical form, which is now used with less frequency, in relation to the emergence of new, less traumatic ways of dealing with varicose veins. This treatment usually is indicated for large diameters of the veins and severe cases of the disease.

A more gentle method is microflebectomy in which a section of vein removed parts and not through the incision and through a puncture.

Thermal methods

The ablation by radiofrequency is considered the safest and less traumatic method of treatment of varicose veins, although it has some contraindications. Method implies that the thermal effects of the microwave oven, with the result that the venous lumen is closed. Main advantages:

• outpatient treatment;
• does not need anesthesia and the incision;
• the recovery didn't take very long;
• the procedure is easily tolerated;
• you can do this summer;
• bruising after the treatment, no swelling and minor pain.

The ablation by radiofrequency – minimally invasive method of treatment of varicose veins.

Laser coagulation is another treatment method of varicose veins. During the procedure, the vessel wall is exposed to the laser. The radiation leads to the union of the walls of the veins and the complete closure of the light. Outpatient basis with local anesthesia, without incisions. In the lumen of the vein to insert a catheter, through which is inserted the led and the radiation of the bomb. Procedure without the injuries, the complications are very rare.

Sclerotherapy

This non-surgical method one of the most common. It is used in small veins and as part of a comprehensive treatment, together with surgical intervention. The essence lies in the fact that with the help of a fine needle in the same vein injected a special drug with a sclerosing action. The result is adhesion of the walls of the ship, and its closure and cessation of blood flow. Amazed by Vienna turns into a cord fibrous. The main advantages of this method:

• outpatient treatment;
• low invasiveness;
• the simplicity of execution;
• duration of 20 minutes;
• a good aesthetic effect.

If you run the disease, can develop complications such as deep vein thrombosis.

The traditional methods of

Dyeing of new In a glass bowl, pour the crushed unripe walnuts and pour the olive oil. Put in the sun for 40 days. How to apply the right tool, smearing the affected area. The treatment lasts approximately four months.

Cabbage leaf

To repel the cabbage leaf, on the one hand to apply a layer of olive oil to make side to the sore area, wrap and leave for a day. Continue the treatment for a month.

Chestnut

This is one of the most effective folk remedies. The treatment of varicose veins prepare infusion of the fruit plants that you need to grind, fill half a glass bowl (liter) and pour in the vodka. To remove in a dark place for a month, and from time to time. When ready, RUB the sore points for the night. Alcohol tincture of sweet chestnut for outdoor and indoor use with varicose veins can be bought in the pharmacy.

Therapeutic exercise is an integral part of a comprehensive treatment for varicose veins.

Exercises

The appearance of varicose veins, the question may arise of whether to participate in physical activities and sports and any exercise is good. Most doctors agree that the physical activity in this disease is very important, as for the veins useful harmful dynamic and static. But it is equally important to consult with your doctor on what sports you can do and what the load will be optimal. On the other hand, the patient can show the special medical gymnastics, which is carried out directly to a medical center. At home you can also make a simple but effective exercises that with regular practice of exercises help to reduce the symptoms of varicose veins.

1. Lie down on your back, under the leg to put a pillow so that it rose to an angle of 20 degrees. Close your eyes, relax completely, breathe deeply.
2. In the position of supine elevate the legs vertically and to rotate the feet alternately inwards and outwards.
3. Lie down on your back and make the foot move like riding a bicycle.
4. Lying on your back, lift legs and making them crossing (scissors).
5. Stand up in a straight line, hands down, with the feet together. Slowly rise in your toes, then slowly down.
6. At the foot of the square, socks from the floor not to interrupt.
7. Sitting in a chair and bend your legs at the ankle joint itself and from itself, then, in the same way to bend the fingers.
8. The douche foot elastic running water (alternatively, cool then hot).

Conclusion

Varicose veins is an irreversible process, but to treat it is necessary, especially because modern methods to apply in the complex, very. Without treatment, the risk of complications such as chronic venous insufficiency, phlebitis, thrombophlebitis, thrombosis, ulcers, and even a dangerous disease that can cause death as a pulmonary embolism.