Combat varicose veins at home is possible and justified only in the initial stages of the disease. All we can do ourselves — not to give the pathology to develop further and to touch the trunk of vienna, when operative intervention is inevitable. To do this it is necessary to comprehensively strengthen the vascular walls of the veins of the lower extremities.
To treat varicose veins at home, without the use of invasive techniques of intervention, unfortunately, impossible. But surgery can be avoided altogether if you start treatment on time, when there appeared the first symptoms and changes in vascular drawings.
When will effectively treat varicose veins at home
- the first stage of the disease;
- after consultation with the attending physician and discuss the possible combination of various methods;
- in the presence of a predisposition to the development of venous insufficiency on the genetic level or during certain working conditions.
To avoid possible complications, side action, you cannot make decisions for themselves. It must first be examined by the phlebologist, conduct ULTRASOUND examination of the lower extremities, adjust the degree of venous insufficiency, gather all the accompanying medical history, and only after lighting a complete picture of the state of health to collect comprehensive therapy.
Traditional methods of treatment
Under conservative conventional methods of treatment recognizes the use of financial resources for external use, which operate at the local level, and intake of preformed medications, which help strengthen the walls of blood vessels from the inside.
By using ointments and pills prescribed by your doctor, you can treat the varicose veins and home, sometimes a consultation with a specialist.
Creams and ointments
Treatment of varicose veins home remedies for outdoor use allows to achieve a rapid, strong effect. Usually creams and ointments are appointed several times a year courses, duration of application and the value of which depends on the individual characteristics. A visible effect of the drug gives up after a few weeks of continuous use.
Thrombolytics and antiplatelet agents
Often used group funds. The main active substances — heparin. It is a direct anticoagulant, whose main task is to block the bonding of blood platelets and the formation of micro-blood clots. Thanks to the improved rheology of blood, the heparin also allows for better oxygenation and thropics of the tissues, is used for the prevention of excessive "trickle down" of plasma in the extracellular space. On the background of long-term use gone swelling, improves skin color, docked painful and cramps.
Venotonic
Venotonic drugs must necessarily enter into the comprehensive treatment of venous insufficiency. More often use the tablet form for oral use. But easier and also are very popular.
The drug has a drug action. Strengthens the walls of blood vessels, restores the valve job, preventing reflux. Thanks Venotonic cure varicose veins totally come, but it is possible to prevent the disease or reduce the severity.
Phlebotonics are divided into groups depending on the main acting substances:
- flavonoids (added the missing entries for the regeneration of damaged cells);
- saponins (horse chestnut extract, licorice, hazel, leaves of vine);
- rutin (P-vitamin activity stimulates contraction of the smooth fibers);
- synthetic substances;
- the combined funds.
Corticosteroids and NSAIDS
Financial resources relate to symptomatic therapy. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are used for fast relief of discomfort, because healing ointment will bring a result at least 2-3 weeks. Active ingredients penetrate into the problem area and press the neurotransmitters inflammation, which is already over an hour removes the pain, swelling and itching.
As monotherapy cannot be used.
Ointment or cream cannot be used longer than 2 weeks on a solid foundation. It can be addictive and the oppression of local immunity, which leads to dermatitis or the development of fungal diseases. Contraindications to the use of topical NSAIDS:
- individual intolerance;
- restrictions by age (to follow instructions);
- violation of the skin integrity of the sheets at the site of application;
- dermatitis, dermatosis or other skin disease at the application site.
Corticosteroids separate use is not recommended. Hormonal drugs have a large number of contraindications and side effects, so they apply only to testimony in the ineffectiveness of a predetermined therapy.
Tablets resources
Basic drugs for oral use, which are used in the treatment of varicose veins — venotonic drugs. Inside are slower, but more efficient achievement of the objectives. And they have a lasting longer effect. Regardless of the form of application of the drug is aimed at solving the same problems.
Folk medicine
To treat varicose veins at home, it is possible, and with the help of folk medicine. Mandatory condition — complexity. For a full-fledged adequate to fight only folk methods, is not enough. They can complement the assigned drug therapy.
The technician is very much. But not all recipes from varicose veins at home will definitely help. Do not forget that the body has each its own and the original cause of the disease is also individual. Rely just on those recipes, which help strengthen the walls of blood vessels, make it firmer and more elastic.
Tincture of horse chestnut
On the shelves of pharmacies are now a myriad number of tablets and ointments for veins, in whose composition is included the extract from the horse chestnut. However, such a tincture can be prepared at home, it will help you cope with the swelling and pain.
For preparation will need 50 grams of dry cauliflower chestnuts and 1 litre of vodka. Mix in a glass bucket and insist 14 days in a dark and cool place. A day you need to shake the mixture.
Take before each meal for 30 ml in the course of 7-10 days. After a week's break course repeat. The expected effect is achieved after a month after the therapy.
Grated potatoes
For the preparation of porridge on the 1 procedure need 5 potato tubers. Rub it on a grater and attach the resulting slurry on the injured limb. Wrap step polyethylene top with a towel. Over 4 hours to take off the poultice and wash the skin with clean warm water. In the absence of the unpleasant feelings after the compress procedure can be performed 1 time per 2 days during 2-3 weeks.
Tincture of Kalanchoe Cirrus
For the preparation of the solution it is necessary to fill a liter jar half-leaves of the plant. Then pour the septal (70% alcohol) or the moonlight piled up. Leave the jar for 2 weeks in a dark place, periodically stirring the mixture. The resulting tincture can be used inside and outside.
Soak gauze in the solution, to make a warm compress (on gauze put on the polyethylene and a warm towel) for 2 hours. For the reception inside be consumed 30 drops before meals 1 times in the morning. Course duration — 1 month.
A decoction of hops
For the preparation of the mixture is necessary to grind the cones of hops. 1 tablespoon pour 200 ml of boiling water and put in a water bath. Simmer for 30 minutes. Then leave to cool. Obtained by decoction divide into 3 portions and taken daily 3 times a day for a few minutes before eating. The average course duration — 1.5 months.
Apple cider vinegar
The means used simultaneously inside and out. For outdoor use undiluted vinegar spread over the entire length of the legs and leave for a few hours under a gauze pad, after which wash off. Used 1 times per day.
For internal use 1 tbsp of vinegar diluted in 1 cup of pure water of room temperature and drink it on an empty stomach (if there is no problem with the acidity of the digestive tract). Duration of treatment is usually 1-2 months.
Tincture of the flowers of the lilac
Dry or fresh flowers of lilac filling the glass half full. Piled high is primed, septal or beer. Last solution after 7 days in a dark cool place. Only used externally. Every night during the month prior to the bedtime of the obtained tincture RUB the lower limbs along the entire length.
A decoction of arnica and forest hazel
To prepare a decoction of take a tablespoon of the chopped arnica and bark, forest oak. Pour boiling water 150 ml and bring to a boil over medium heat. Then leave it on for 8 hours under a lid in a dark place.
Orally 50 ml before each meal. The average duration of the course — 3-4 weeks. All of these methods it is better to use after consultation and agreement with the attending physician. If new uncomfortable symptoms associated with the commencement of the use of one of the folk methods, it is necessary to immediately stop the procedure and seek medical help.
Useful tips to the expert
How to improve blood circulation and how to reduce the pain? These 2 burning topics can be combined in one section because they are interrelated.
Consequence of varicose veins — a violation of the normal speed of blood flow. Consequence of disorders of the circulation — pain. To restore blood flow — to get away from the pain syndrome. Quickly stop the pain, of course, it is possible to resort to the ointment the NSA, which are described above. But it is necessary to approach more thoroughly on this problem — get rid of the causes. For improvement of blood circulation, in addition to the basic treatment, make sure, important is the overall approach. Solve problems with nutrition, physical activity and the regime on the whole.
One has to give up harmful products
It is always necessary to engage in physical activity. Yes, with varicose veins have appeared the limitation on this topic. But it is necessary to deal with those kinds of sports and exercises, which are allowed: light running, walking, dancing, swimming, cardio, weight training at the amateur level. The muscles should always be in good shape to help pump blood lacks the smooth muscles of the veins. Nutrition plays an important role in the regeneration of tissues and the harmful effects from the outside, regulates the weight and the excess burden. Rather the exception of fatty foods, soda, a huge amount of sugary and starchy food, junk food will improve the overall condition and will present a pleasant lightness.
Compression underwear should be approved and matched by the attending physician taking into account the load, the activity and extent of the lesion. To remove varicose veins at home may in the early stages — it is important to love your body and want to be fit and healthy. Only then the results will not keep you waiting and innovation do not seem suffering.