The root cause of varicose veins is the weakening of the venous valves of the legs and a decrease in the muscle tone of the vascular wall. The phenomenon described causes some of the blood in the venous vessels to overflow and overload and stretch. Then the muscle fibers responsible for blood flow atrophy and the nerve endings that innervate the tone of the blood vessels die. The disease progresses to a stage that cannot be treated therapeutically.
Varicose veins do not develop spontaneously without the influence of stimuli.
The latter are:
Of course, the presence of a trigger does not guarantee the appearance of symptoms of the disease. However, the probability of such a development of events increases significantly.
Note:Varicose veins can also be iatrogenic. The changes occur under the influence of hormonal drugs used in the treatment of osteoporosis and menopause. If signs of varicose veins appear in such a situation, the existing pharmacological therapy regimen should be canceled and a new one chosen. Otherwise, it will be extremely difficult to correct the condition of the arteries.
Timely diagnosis of varicose veins allows successful vascular treatment without the use of complex medical methods. Unfortunately, the first symptoms of the disease are often overlooked, which leads to the patient appearing too late.
To prevent this, consult your doctor if you experience any of the following symptoms:
In the later stages of the disease, patients experience transient pain that worsens after walking for a long time and standing in a vertical position for a long time. Visually, there is a lump in the ankle area. At this stage, conservative therapy is still possible, but it does not stop the process, only slows it down.
Do not rely on folk remedies and pharmacological therapy for people with constant violence and pain, leg cramps, itching, which is a sign of trophic diseases. The vessels in patients dilate significantly, deform and become densely elastic. Only one operation will help to correct the situation.
Leg extension has 4 stages of development. In the early stages of the disease, the symptoms do not appear in any way. In some cases, there is a feeling of heaviness in the legs, fatigue, telangiectasia. Patients complain of recurrent swelling of the legs, which can be easily eliminated by taking a mild diuretic.
At the beginning of the second stage, the symptoms of the disease intensify, the symptoms become more vivid and noticeable. Patients complain of the formation of noticeable nodules in the veins, periodic numbness and itching in the pathological zone, transient pain. Examination of the legs reveals edema, soft tissue.
In the third stage of varicose development, the patient's condition significantly worsens. The affected veins become significantly thicker, deformed, hard and painful. Painful feelings are lasting. The risk of thrombosis and thromboembolism is high. Trophic ulcers may form.
Note:Damage to the varicose veins in the third stage of varicose veins can cause excessive bleeding, which can be stopped only in a medical institution.
Primary varicose veins are a form of disease that develops independently under the influence of vascular changes, stimuli and the patient's genetic predisposition. The first is the extensions that occur in women during pregnancy, working on their feet and obesity. The disease can also be the result of wearing too tight underwear, which narrows blood vessels and disrupts normal blood flow.
Secondary varicose veins are the result of another disease, which disrupts the structure, tone, structure and muscle layers of the venous valve. A secondary type of disease, after some infectious processes, develops with tumors or vascular injuries.
As mentioned above, folk remedies for varicose veins are effective only in the early stages (1-2 stages) of the disease. The use of traditional medicine should be carried out after consultation with the attending physician and a qualified assessment of the effectiveness of the selected drug. Today, herbalists consider the following herbal remedies to be the best:
Vinegar is used topically, in the form of compresses or baths, to relieve swelling. The tool helps to increase the tone of the vascular wall, eliminate edema and activate blood circulation. The drug should be handled with care, as if misused, it can cause chemical burns on the skin.
For a foot bath with apple cider vinegar, pour 10 liters of cold water into a basin and add 0. 5 liters of vinegar. After that, you should lower your legs into the resulting solution. The duration of the procedure is 7 minutes, the frequency is daily. The course of treatment can be 2-3 months or more. The water temperature for baths should not be below 20 ° C.
To apply a compress, dilute vinegar 1: 4 with cold water (vinegar: water). The resulting solution is dipped in a soft cloth or gauze, then removed, squeezed until wet and applied to the legs. A plastic bandage is placed on the fabric and the bandage is applied. The procedure lasts no more than an hour. The compress should be applied every day for 1-2 weeks.
Note:If you experience a strong burning sensation or discomfort during the procedure, treatment should be stopped. Vinegar in the wrong concentration can cause burns and adversely affect the skin.
Blue or green clay is used to treat varicose veins. Before use, dilute with water to a liquid dough. The resulting composition is applied to the soft tissue and applied to the affected areas. A bandage can be applied over the fabric for comfort, but this is not required. The compress should last 40-80 minutes. The procedure should be performed every two days for 2-3 months or more until a satisfactory result is obtained.
Tinctura is easy to make yourself. To do this, take 8 tablespoons of dried and crushed white acacia flowers, put in a bowl of sufficient size and pour 20 ml of vodka. The resulting mixture is covered with a tight lid and put in a dark and dark place for 10 days. It is recommended to shake the liquid daily for better removal of drugs. The finished tincture is filtered through a layer by layer and used to rub the legs.
After washing your feet with cool water, use the tincture before going to bed. The legs and other areas where varicose veins are enlarged are carefully rubbed with the composition and allowed to dry. After that, it is recommended to put the limbs on the roll so that they are in a raised position. The course of therapy is 3 months, the frequency of treatment is daily.
Horse chestnut is used in the form of alcohol tincture for the treatment of varicose veins. To do this, crushed fruits are mixed in a ratio of 1: 3 with 96% ethyl alcohol and brewed for two weeks. The agent is then filtered and used to apply a compress.
To apply a compress with horse chestnut tincture, soak a piece of soft tissue in the preparation, squeeze well and apply to the affected area. The fabric is then covered with polyethylene and several layers of cotton wool or thick cloth are applied on top. The compress is kept for 30-40 minutes, after which the legs are wrapped in a warm blanket.
It is recommended to perform the procedure every day before bedtime. The duration of treatment is 1-2 months, but can be extended if necessary.
Green tomatoes are used to treat varicose veins with substances similar to acetylsalicylic acid. They have antiplatelet and anti-inflammatory effects. For treatment, tomatoes are cut into circles, applied to the affected areas and covered with cling film. The duration of the procedure is 8-12 hours (a compress with tomatoes is applied at night). The course of treatment is daily before bedtime until the external manifestations of the disease disappear (usually not more than 3 months).
Cabbage, like tomatoes, has some vasoprotective effect. The leaves of the plant are sprinkled with water, after which one day they are placed in a common refrigerator. After the required time, the product is applied to the feet and fixed with polyethylene. The duration of the procedure is 5-6 hours, the frequency is daily. The duration of the therapy course is 1 month.
To eliminate the symptoms of varicose veins, several large potato tubers are peeled, washed and passed through a fine grater. Vegetables should gain a delicious consistency. The resulting product is applied to the legs and feet, rubbed into the skin. There is no additional fixation of the oil on the legs. The duration of the procedure is 1 hour, the frequency is daily, the duration of the course is 2 months.
Both beehives and honey, propolis and other bee products contain anti-inflammatory and heparin-like substances that help thin the blood. To treat varicose veins, honey and propolis are used topically, immersed, poison - in the form of bee stings in the affected areas.
Honey compressor is applied in accordance with the general rules of application of compresses. To do this, the substance is applied to a cloth or gauze, applied to the affected area and covered with polyethylene. The bandage is then insulated with cotton wool and straightened with a bandage. Compression with propolis does not differ from honey. The drug is prepared by mixing propolis and vodka in a ratio of 1: 5. The duration of the procedure with honey is 2 hours once a day; with propolis - 40 minutes once a day. The frequency of manipulation is every day for 2-3 months.
Bee worms are used in the form of alcoholic tinctures. To prepare, take 1 tablespoon of the drug and mix it with 200 ml of 70% ethanol or vodka. After that, the drug is released to infuse for 3 weeks in a dark and dry place. Tincture should be taken 20 drops 3 times a day for 2 weeks. You can repeat the course after an equal break.
Bee venom is controlled by stinging. The procedure should be performed by a qualified specialist apitherapist, so it is inappropriate to review the application features in the format of this article. Bee venom makes the blood thinner, contains more than 50 substances useful for the human body, increases the tone of the vascular wall. The injection is performed directly in the areas affected by varicose veins.
Fresh or dried leaves of the nettle mixture are used. At the same time, fresh leaves are gruel, dry ones are pulverized. The prepared raw material is poured into boiling water. The ratio of solid and liquid fractions of the composition should be 1: 8. Put the mixture on low heat and boil for 3-5 minutes. It is then cooled, filtered and taken orally 1/3 cup (70 ml) three times a day. The course of treatment is 1 month.
Nutmeg oil is prepared in a similar way to nettle decoction. The ratio of walnuts in the mixture to water should be about 1: 5. The nut is pre-crushed. The finished drug should be taken three times a day. The course of therapy is 3-4 months or more.
Laundry soap itself does not have a noticeable anti-varicose effect. However, it is actively used in the preparation of multicomponent ointments.
The following recipe is considered the most effective:
Duration of the drug - 10 hours, frequency of treatment - daily. The course of therapy is 20 procedures.
The broth is made from dried calendula flowers, pour 2 tablespoons of 400 ml of boiling water, put on fire and boil for 15 minutes. The agent is then allowed to cool, filtered and taken 100 ml 4 times a day. The course of treatment is until the symptoms of the disease disappear. It is recommended to use calendula decoction as an adjunctive therapy.
With the help of hirudotherapy, it is possible to reduce the viscosity of the blood, improve its fluidity and prevent blood clots. Leeches are applied by a hirudotherapist. You should not use this method of treatment alone. The course of therapy is 5 sessions, after which it is necessary to take a break for 2 months.
It is not always possible to treat varicose veins at home. For the therapy to be successful, it is necessary to consult a doctor and strictly follow his instructions.
Otherwise possible side effects of treatment, for example:
Contraindications for the treatment of varicose veins include 3rd and 4th degree pathology. In this case, the disease can be eliminated only by surgery. Also, traditional medicine can not be applied with a high risk of thromboembolism, exacerbation of vascular insufficiency, severe course of the disease with calf muscle cramps, excessive bleeding into the affected vessels and high volume of the affected area.
Avoiding varicose veins is possible in the first and second stages. At the same time, it is recommended to avoid significant loads on the legs, preferring to run and race. Running is not recommended in the presence of thrombosis and in the later stages of the disease.
It is possible to get rid of varicose veins only by escaping at the very beginning of the disease, when the veins have not yet stretched. There are no clinical symptoms of the disease at this stage. Therefore, the patient does not know that it is necessary to just start classes. Once varicose veins are diagnosed, running can no longer completely cure the pathology.
Varicose veins should be treated as soon as possible. So far, the more the disease progresses, the less likely the patient is to recover completely. Ideally, the first symptoms appear when a person goes to the clinic: heaviness in the legs, flying pains when standing for a long time, swelling.
Diet with varicose veins plays an important role in stabilizing the patient's condition and restoring vascular tone.
Meals are recommended:
Dietary restrictions are consistent with a general saving diet. It is forbidden to drink alcohol, excessive salty, spicy, sour and other foods with irritating properties. Also, do not consume large amounts of coffee, tea and other beverages with diuretic properties.
The basis of VVV prevention is a sedentary lifestyle and rejection of static loads on the legs. It is recommended to take a short run or walk a few kilometers every day. During the working day, you should take short breaks dedicated to foot gymnastics. In addition, you should eat the foods described in the previous section and wear compression tights if necessary. Moderate compression improves blood flow in superficial vessels.
Note:If you are 2-5 kilometers away from your place of residence, going to work will even help prevent varicose veins. Giving up a vehicle in favor of walking will save you money, prevent the development of varicose veins, and get you part of a good mood before the start of the work day.
Despite its apparent safety, varicose veins are a life-threatening disease under certain conditions. This is especially true for the later stages of the pathology, when the vessel wall is thinned and its integrity is easily compromised. Therefore, therapy using folk recipes should begin as soon as possible.
You should consult your doctor before starting to avoid mistakes and incorrect treatment methods.