Varicose veins are a disease characterized by the formation of nodules and varicose veins. There is also difficulty in the legs. Causes can include physical inactivity 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 develop due to pathological changes in the structure of blood vessels, as a result of which their patency deteriorates and their flexibility decreases. Over time, the blood vessels become thinner and special nodes are formed.
The following symptoms are typical of the disease:
- formation of pathological veins;
- swelling and numbness;
- difficulty in the legs, especially around the ankles;
- trophic ulcers.
At first, the person feels heaviness in his leg. This is followed by pain and intermittent cramps, as well as a feeling of "goosebumps". The symptoms intensify 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 advisable to perform the surgery because it poses a certain risk to the body’s activities.
Gentle treatment methods include:
- drug therapy;
- sclerotherapy;
- phytotherapy;
- laser therapy;
- traditional medicine.
If it is decided to cure varicose veins without surgery, all of the methods listed should be studied.
Medication consists of the use of drugs that are venotonic, blood thinners, anti-inflammatory, and inhibit platelet adhesion.
Varicose veins in the legs are also treated with phlebotonics, drugs that activate lymph outflow and improve the condition of capillaries.
Sclerotherapy consists of injecting the sclerosing vein. This drug restores blood vessel walls, removes nodules, normalizes blood flow. In this case, an external effect is observed and the severity of the symptoms decreases. The post-procedure recovery period is literally a few hours.
Thanks to herbal remedies, varicose veins on the legs are less pronounced. Experts recommend making decoctions with dandelions. Ruta contains an odorous routine, a substance that helps strengthen blood vessel walls. The effect is more noticeable if you use vitamin C. In herbs, rue is combined with string, rosehips and mountain ash.
You can use the leaves and flowers of yellow sweet clover in the form of decoctions and as part of ointments to prevent thrombosis of varicose veins. Devices for the lubrication of nodes are made from common toad.
Laser treatment is performed on an outpatient basis. Thanks to the radiation, the affected veins can be repaired from the inside. Improves blood flow, eliminates pain, discomfort and heaviness in the legs. After laser therapy, a slight redness of the skin may be observed in some cases. Can varicose veins be cured with laser therapy? No, but such a procedure will help stop the further development of complications and improve the appearance of the legs.
Experts also recommend the use of heparin ointment and shark oil, which are readily available in pharmacies.
How to cure folk remedies
It is worth noting that such methods are not a panacea. By using them regularly and not modifying the recipes for the cures, you can speed up the recovery of the vessel walls. Doctors recommend that it be treated with folk methods in parallel with drug therapy.
1. Alma vinegar
First of all, it is worth mentioning rubbing the foot with apple cider vinegar or grated potatoes. After as little as 10-14 days, one will feel relief. The use of this recipe is seen in the early stages of the disease.
2. Horse chestnut tincture
The drug is also recognized by official medicine. To make such a medicine, you need to take a liter of vodka and 50 g of chestnut flowers. The mixture was infused for 15 days in a dark and cold place. It should be reminded that the tincture should be shaken daily. The medicine should be taken orally in two large spoons before meals. The duration of use is seven days. After a week break, the course is repeated.
3. Onion soup
To make the onion soup, you will need 250 g of grated zest, two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and 120 ml of olive oil. All components should be mixed and infused for two weeks. A person must then take a bath for 25 minutes a day. The mixture is preheated.
4. Green tomatoes
Green tomatoes are used for severe vasodilation and bloating. It is applied at night in the form of a compress and rolled back with a cloth. It should be noted that the method is effective but requires systematic application.
It is worth reviewing your diet to make your therapy more effective. It is necessary to consume foods containing vitamins A and E. This diet helps eliminate muscle cramps and reduces pain.
Conclusion
Varicose veins are completely impossible to cure as they are a chronic disease. You can only stop the development of the pathological process so that no serious complications appear. Trophic ulcers can lead to disability and death in some cases.
Physicians - phlebologists and vascular surgeons are advised to develop a treatment strategy and adhere strictly to it. Varicose veins are a disease that requires long-term treatment.