The treatment of any disease is accompanied by the patient's search for answers to questions about lifestyle, nutrition, medicationThe success of all therapy depends on it.
To get rid of such a common disease as pathological varicose veins, you need to 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 consulting a phlebologist, the patient will receive a number 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 these drugs are required for the treatment of advanced forms of varicose veins;
- NSAIDs - to relieve pain and relieve inflammation in phlebitis;
- Drugs that prevent blood clotting and dissolve existing blood clots are prescribed for venous thrombosis.
Unfortunately, medication is not always enough. In advanced stages, the doctor may suggest considering the possibility of surgical treatment. One of the types of surgery is removal of the affected vein. 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 lead to an increase in the diameter of the vascular branches, their mechanical compression considerably improves the well-being of patients. All patients should wear compression stockings. It is selected by a doctor depending on the stage of the disease. Additionally, the doctor may recommend exercise therapy, massage, and physiotherapy procedures.
What can you do at home?
Varicose veins are often accompanied by swelling and pain in the legs at night. You can quickly get rid of the symptoms. You need to lie on your back, raise your legs above the level of the body (you can lean on the edge of a chair or sofa). You should be in this position for at least 20 minutes. You should perform the exercise daily if varicose veins are detected and suspected.
To improve blood circulation, 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 your heel to your toes.
Other exercises for varicose veins:
- bend toes and arms at the same time
- flexion / extension of the foot,
- stop rotation,
- squats,
- knee pads alternating towards the body,
- walking on the outer and inner surfaces of the feet.
Walk every day to lose weight without harming your veins. The distance should be gradually increased. It is best to start with a short distance, which will take no more than 15 minutes at a slow pace. For a walk you need to prepare comfortable shoes, water and compression clothes. You shouldn't be dehydrated, so take a small bottle of water with you.
It is important to remember that walking without varicose veins can make the disease worse. Sports clothes and shoes should not hinder movement and pull the skin with rubber bands.
If you have a treadmill at home, you can set a distance of 1 km at a pace of up to 5 km / h without a grade. In the first week, it is better not to increase the load. When you are confident in your abilities, you need to lengthen the distance slightly.
Traditional methods of treating varicose veins
Traditional medicine can be used to treat varicose veins. They are safer than drugs, but still require prior discussion with your doctor.
- Rinse the leaves of Kalanchoe, chop, pour 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 a healing infusion to wipe the affected areas with varicose veins.
- 50 g of horse chestnut flowers should be poured with 500 ml of vodka, infused for 2 weeks. The resulting solution should be drunk 30 drops 3 times before meals. The duration of treatment is 1 month.
- Squeeze the juice of fresh potatoes, moisten a bandage of natural fibers with it, apply a bandage on varicose veins at night.
- Compresses for the night from whey.
- Pour the white acacia flowers into a bottle, fill them to the brim with vodka, insist. The solution should be used to treat swollen varicose veins.
- In the same way, an infusion of birch buds is prepared. It will take 10 days for the solution to become saturated with useful substances.
- Ointment for the feet: take 10 grams of crushed chamomile flowers, the same amount of sage leaves, 50 g of chestnut fruits (grind first), 5 g of ordinary starch. Mix everything, add 200 grams of heated chicken fat. The resulting mass should be heated in a water bath for 2. 5 hours. After that, it is necessary to cool everything and leave it to brew overnight. The ointment can be used several times a day to overcome varicose veins for a long time.
It is important to remember that traditional methods of treatment only work in combination with traditional medicine. Lifestyle changes and weight loss may be necessary.
What is prohibited for varicose veins?
There are a number of restrictions on the disease identified. First of all, one should avoid lifting heavy objects. This also applies to those who wish to practice sports related to power loads. In this case, worsening of the condition is possible.
Girls with varicose veins cannot use the following types of cosmetic procedures:
- shugaring, hot waxing;
- enzymatic and quantum types of hair removal;
- hair removal with tweezers;
- hot wraps in the spa, it is better to replace them with hydromassage or cold wraps;
- tattoo in the area of the affected veins.
Since varicose veins can be found in any part of the body, including the small pelvis, women should not have an abortion. It can be dangerous due to the high risk of bleeding.
If varicose veins are treated at home, then you should exclude procedures associated with heating the extremities: warm compresses, baths. It is better to use rubbing with dyes, contrast shower.
Those who watch their physical condition will have to forgo certain exercises: jump rope, squat with a load, long run, aerobics, fitness, cycling, dance. Walking and swimming are helpful.
Cosmetic massage can also be harmful to varicose veins. During the procedure, a redistribution of blood flow to other veins and their involvement in the pathological process is possible. Therefore, massage classes should only be conducted in a medical institution after medical appointments.
A diet for varicose veins excludes foods high in animal fat, spicy and salty foods, vinegar, and a large amount of coffee. You must adhere to a rational and balanced diet, which you can choose with a nutritionist based on your anthropometric data.