Varicose veins are a disease characterized by the formation of nodules and varicose veins. There is heaviness in the legs as well. Causes can be both physical inactivity as well as constant overwork, age, obesity, heredity or hormonal changes. Both men and women are prone to the disease.
What are varicose veins
There is no concept of "varicose veins" in official medicine. This condition is called varicose veins. Varicose veins are formed due to abnormal changes in the structure of blood vessels, which leads to their permeability and reduced elasticity. Over time, the pottery thins and specific knots are formed.
The disease is characterized by the following symptoms:
- Formation of abnormal veins;
- Swelling and numbness;
- Heaviness in the legs, especially around the ankle;
- Trophic ulcers.
At first the person feels heaviness in the legs. Then there is pain and periodic convulsions, as well as the feeling of "goose bumps". Symptoms increase in the evening. At a later stage, there is compression, pigmentation, trophic disorders and ulcers.
Treatment without surgery
If possible, it is not worth the operation, as it poses some threat to the activity of the organism.
Saving 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 includes venotonic, blood-thinning, anti-inflammatory drugs, as well as medications that inhibit platelet adhesion.
Varicose veins in the legs are also treated with phlebotonics, medications that activate lymph drainage and improve the condition of the capillaries.
Sclerotherapy involves intravenous administration of sclerosant. This drug restores the walls of blood vessels, removes nodules, normalizes blood flow. In this case, an external effect is observed and the severity of symptoms is reduced. The recovery period after the procedure is literally a few hours.
Thanks to herbal medicine, varicose veins on the legs are less pronounced. Experts recommend preparing a decoction with dandelion. Ruta odani contains rutin, a substance that helps strengthen the walls of blood vessels. The effect is more noticeable if you use vitamin C. In herbal medicine, rhubarb is combined with yarn, pink and mountain ash.
To prevent varicose vein thrombosis, you can use yellow sweet clover leaves and flowers as a decoction and as an ointment. Lubricants are made from ordinary toads.
Laser therapy is performed on an outpatient basis. Thanks to radiation, the affected veins can be restored from the inside. Improved blood flow, pain, discomfort and heaviness in the legs are eliminated. After laser therapy in some cases a small redness is observed on the skin surface. Can varicose veins be cured with laser therapy? No, but such a procedure will help to stop further complications and improve the appearance of the legs.
Experts also recommend using heparin ointment and shark oil, which are available in pharmacies.
How to treat with folk remedies
We must remember that such methods are not a panacea. If you use them regularly and do not make adjustments in prescription medications, you can speed up the recovery of blood vessel walls. Doctors recommend treatment with folk methods in parallel with drug therapy.
1. Apple cider vinegar
First of all, it is worth rubbing the feet with apple cider vinegar or grated potatoes. Already after 10-14 days the person will feel relief. The use of this recipe has been shown in the early stages of disease development.
2. Horse chestnut tincture
The remedy 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. We must remember that the tincture should be shaken daily. The drug is taken orally in the 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 make onion broth you will need 250 g of shredded slices, two teaspoons of apple cider vinegar and 120 ml of olive oil. All components should be mixed and leave to infuse for two weeks. Then the person should do daily baths for 25 minutes. The mixture is preheated.
4. Green tomatoes
Green tomatoes are used for strong enlargement and swelling of the veins. They are used at night in the form of compresses and wrapped in cloth. It should be noted that the method is effective but requires systemic use.
To make therapy more effective, it is worth reviewing your diet. It is essential to eat foods rich in vitamins A and E. This diet helps to eliminate muscle cramps and reduces pain.
Conclusion
Varicose veins are completely impossible to cure because it is a chronic disease. You can only stop the development of the pathological process so that no serious complications appear. Trophic ulcers can in some cases lead to disability and death.
Physicians - phlebologists and vascular surgeons advise to develop a treatment strategy and strictly adhere to it. Varicose veins are a disease that requires long-term treatment.