Varicose veins of the legs are a disorder of blood flow from tissues due to stenosis of blood vessels and functional insufficiency of venous valves. Blood stagnation in blood vessels leads to trophic changes, thrombus formation, deep ulcerative defects. The fight against varicose veins of the legs takes place under the supervision of a phlebologist, partly under the supervision of a vascular surgeon (vein specialist).
Several groups of medicines are used in the form of ointments, tablets for oral administration. The use of medications is strictly in the system as the chances of successful cure of venous problems are higher. When using ointments or tablets only, the effect is incomplete.
What ointments or gels should we use to varicose veins and restore blood flow?
Main directions of treatment of blood diseases
Therapy for varicose veins of the legs is complex, which aims to solve several problems:
- Eliminate the inflammatory process. The release of special mediators causes an inflammatory process in the tissues. Hence the visual gain, pain, discomfort, and heaviness of the lower extremities.
- Swelling removal. Venous-lymphatic drainage is disrupted in the blood vessels, fluid accumulates locally.
- Restore adequate blood flow to the legs. This is achieved by stimulating the complete contraction of the blood vessels by activating the work of the venous valves.
- Relief of pain syndrome, heaviness with varicose veins of the legs, other types of discomfort.
- Normalization of rheological properties of blood. Adequate fluid recovery of connective tissue. Blood thinning should not be superfluous.
The use of ointments and creams allows to achieve results locally. Local irregularities are eliminated. However, selectivity does not allow us to fight the root cause of the condition. This treatment is incomplete. Ultimately, therapy comes down to restoring the functional activity of the lower extremities and preventing complications.
Groups of ointments and gels for varicose veins of the legsThe pharmaceutical types of medicines are selected based on the instructions above.
Eliminate the inflammatory process
It is administered using two groups of drugs: nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as general steroid drugs.
Mainly used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).
There is no essential difference between them. These are ointments against the inflammatory component of the varicose veins of the legs, with a narrow range of action. Apply 1-3 times a day, depending on the severity of the process, in light, circular motions. More intensive use is not allowed for therapeutic purposes, since the active ingredients will begin to be absorbed into the bloodstream through large vessels.
Also do not use ointments based on anti-inflammatory substances in the presence of trophic ulcers. Open wounds do not allow the use of ointments against varicose veins of the legs. After epithelialization (healing) you can apply their use.
The action of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs is based on the ability to reduce the sensitivity of receptors to the effects of inflammatory mediators. Pain, discomfort and heaviness are excluded.
Steroids are used as an extreme remedy. Only if nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are ineffective. Inflammation and pain are stopped and local tissue nutrition is improved. It is not used in large quantities due to the possibility of provoking side effects of a generalized nature.
Swelling Removal
Corticosteroid medications are used to treat edema. Complex drugs with anti-inflammatory, venotonic and healing action are also prescribed.
Restore normal blood circulation in the legs with varicose veins
ointments and gels with phlebotonic (venotonic) action are shown. The action of such drugs is based on the ability to stimulate the contraction of blood vessel walls, the work of venous valves.
Some agents are stronger than others due to the higher concentration of the active ingredient. It is better to trust the doctor in the matter of choice, he will choose the ointment on the basis of "neglect" of the condition.
Application Course. You should not expect a quick result, it will be achieved in a few weeks. The manufacturers themselves point to the need for complex use in conjunction with tablet medications. The duration of one therapeutic course is 25-30 days, followed by a break and a new course. Frequency is not limited, it is determined by the severity of the general condition. The starting process requires the almost continuous use of ointments against varicose veins of the legs.
Elimination of pain syndrome
Discomfort, pain is eliminated with the help of local analgesics. These are complex treatments for the simultaneous fight against pain and inflammation. There are several pure analgesics on the pharmaceutical market in the form of ointments and creams.
The use of these ointments, gels and creams is wide and not limited to varicose veins of the legs. They are used according to the instructions, 3 times a day for 7-12 days, then you need a break. Prescribing analgesics alone is impractical. They stop the symptoms, fight the consequences when the cause is not affected.
Normalize the rheological properties of blood
provides for the appointment of venotonics as well as blood thinners. However, these funds should be used with caution, as it is possible to increase the permeability of blood vessels, develop their weakness and, as a result, local bleeding, hematomas, varicose veins of the legs.
Complex ointments for varicose veins of the legs
These drugs have a systemic effect. They solve several problems at once. In the case of early therapy of varicose veins of the legs, it is especially convenient: it is not necessary to buy dozens of ointments, apply an hour. The most suitable drug is selected by a specialist.
Basic principles of therapy
How to use ointments and gels for varicose veins of the legs to achieve maximum effect in a short time?
- Do not prescribe treatment yourself. It is necessary to take into account the mass of nuances. If you have varicose veins in your legs, you should contact a phlebologist, surgeon or vascular surgeon.
- Strictly follow your doctor's instructions and advice. Insufficient dose will not have a therapeutic effect. Excess of ointments will cause the active ingredients to enter the bloodstream, side effects will occur. There will be no more beneficial effects.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of ointments. If there is no improvement, consult your doctor again to review the course. The estimated period after which it is possible to assess the adequacy of the treatment is 7-10 days.
- If you experience side effects, including drug intolerance, try a revised course of therapy.
- Pain may indicate thrombi. To exclude the process, you should still contact a specialist.
Ointments, gels, creams against varicose veins of the legs are prescribed in tablet form in combination with drugs. A combination of ointments is possible. For monotherapy, not many names on the market are suitable. It is recommended to consult a doctor to achieve a qualitative effect of treatment.