The treatment of any disease is accompanied by the patient's search for answers to questions regarding lifestyle, nutrition, drugs. The success of the whole therapy depends on it.
To get rid of such a common disease as pathological varicose veins, you should know what you can and cannot do with varicose veins. Some restrictions will allow the patient to quickly get rid of the pathology and exclude a relapse.
The main methods of treating varicose veins
After visiting a phlebologist, the patient will receive a series of recommendations regarding his treatment.
The following drugs may be prescribed:
- Venotonic and angioprotective agents;
- Ointments and gels - are used as a complex treatment, as well as to get rid of mild manifestations in the form of spider veins;
- Steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, external forms of drugs based on them are necessary for the treatment of advanced forms of varicose veins;
- NSAIDs - to relieve pain and relieve inflammation in phlebitis;
- Medicines that prevent blood clotting and dissolve existing blood clots are prescribed for venous thrombosis.
Unfortunately, medication is not always enough. In the advanced stages, the doctor may suggest considering the possibility of surgical treatment. Removal of the affected vein is one of the types of surgery. This difficult operation is sometimes the only way to get rid of the pathology. Minimally invasive techniques include sclerotherapy and laser exposure to blood vessels.
Since varicose veins involve an increase in the diameter of the vascular branches, their mechanical compression significantly improves the well-being of patients. All patients should wear compression stockings. It is selected by a doctor based on the stage of the disease. Additionally, the doctor may recommend physical therapy, massage, and physiotherapy procedures.
What can you do at home?
Varicose veins are often accompanied by swelling and pain in the legs in the evening. You can quickly get rid of the symptoms. You should lie on your back, raise your legs above the level of the body (you can lean against the edge of a chair or sofa). You should remain in this position for at least 20 minutes. Exercise should be performed daily if varicose veins are detected and suspected.
To improve blood flow, you can do the "bike" lying on your back for 1 minute, 3 sets. To activate the work of the calf muscles, the veins of the legs will allow walking on the toes. This allows you to roll from the heel to the toes.
Other exercises for varicose veins:
- by bending the toes and arms at the same time
- foot flexion / extension,
- stop spinning,
- squat,
- alternating lifting the knee to the body,
- walking on the outer and inner surface of the feet.
Walk every day to lose weight without damaging your veins. The distance should be gradually increased. It is best to start with a short distance, which will take a maximum of 15 minutes at a slow pace. For a walk, you should prepare comfortable shoes, water and compression garments. You shouldn't be dehydrated, so take a small bottle of water with you.
It is important to remember that walking without varicose mesh can make the disease worse. Sportswear and footwear must not hinder movement, as well as pull the skin with elastic.
If you have a treadmill at home, you can set a distance of 1km at a pace of no more than 5km / h with no incline. During the first week, it is better not to increase the load. When you become confident in your abilities, you should stretch the distance slightly.
Traditional methods of treating varicose veins
Traditional medicine can be used to treat varicose veins. They are safer than medications, but still require prior discussion with your doctor.
- Rinse the Kalanchoe leaves, chop them, pour them into a glass container with a capacity of 500 ml. Half a jar or bottle should be filled. The remaining space should be filled with vodka. Remove the infusion in a dark place for 1 week. Shake the solution periodically. After a week, you can use the healing infusion to cleanse the areas affected by varicose veins.
- Pour 50 g of horse chestnut flowers with 500 ml of vodka, infused for 2 weeks. The resulting solution should be drunk 30 drops 3 times before meals. The course of treatment is 1 month.
- Squeeze the juice of fresh potatoes, moisten a bandage of natural fibers with it, apply a bandage to varicose veins at night.
- Compress for the night from whey.
- Pour the white acacia flowers into a bottle, fill them with vodka to the brim, insist. The solution should be used to treat swollen varicose veins.
- Similarly, an infusion of birch buds is prepared. It will take 10 days for the solution to be saturated with useful substances.
- Foot Ointment: Take 10 grams of crushed chamomile flowers, the same amount of sage leaves, 50 g of chestnut (grind first), 5 g of regular starch. Mix everything, add 200 grams of heated chicken fat. The resulting mass must be heated in a water bath for 2. 5 hours. After that, it is necessary to cool everything and let it ferment overnight. The ointment can be used several times a day to defeat varicose veins for a long time.
It is important to remember that traditional methods of treatment only work in conjunction with traditional medicine. Lifestyle changes and weight loss may be needed.
What is prohibited for varicose veins?
There are several limitations for the identified disease. First, heavy lifting should be avoided. This also applies to those who wish to practice sports related to power loads. In this case, aggravation of the condition is possible.
Girls with varicose veins cannot use the following types of cosmetic procedures:
- shugaring, hair removal with hot wax;
- types of enzymatic and quantum hair removal;
- pluck the hairs with tweezers;
- hot packs in the SPA, it is better to replace them with hydromassage or cold packs;
- tattoo in the area of the affected veins.
Since varicose veins can be found anywhere on the body, including the small pelvis, women should not have an abortion. This can be dangerous due to the high risk of bleeding.
If varicose veins are treated at home, it is necessary to exclude the procedures associated with warming the extremities: warm compresses, baths. It is better to use a massage with tinctures, a contrast shower.
Those who monitor their physical condition will have to give up some exercises: jumping rope, squatting with a load, long running, aerobics, modeling, cycling, dancing. Walking and swimming are useful.
Cosmetic massage can also be harmful to varicose veins. During the procedure, redistribution of blood flow to other veins and their involvement in the pathological process is possible. Therefore, massage courses should only be carried out in a medical institution after medical appointments.
A diet for varicose veins excludes foods rich in animal fats, spicy and salty foods, vinegar and a large amount of coffee. You should follow a rational and balanced diet, which you can choose together with a nutritionist based on your anthropometric data.