The treatment of any disease is accompanied by the patient's search for answers to questions related to lifestyle, diet, medication. The success of the whole 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 rule out recurrence.
The main methods of treating varicose veins
After visiting a phlebologist, the patient will be given a number of recommendations regarding his treatment.
The following medications may be prescribed:
- Venotonic and angioprotective agents;
- Ointments and gels - 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 needed to treat advanced forms of varicose veins;
- NSAIDs - to relieve pain and relieve inflammation in phlebitis;
- Venous thrombosis is prescribed drugs that prevent blood clotting and dissolve existing blood clots.
Unfortunately, medicines are not always enough. In the advanced stages, the doctor may suggest considering surgical treatment. Removal of the affected vein is one of the types of operations. 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.
Because 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. In addition, the doctor may recommend exercise, 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, lift your legs above body level (you can lean on the edge of a chair or sofa). You must be in this position for at least 20 minutes. You should perform the exercise daily if varicose veins are found and suspected.
To improve blood flow, you can make the "wheel" lying on its back for 1 minute, 3 sets. To activate the work of the calf muscles, the veins of the legs will allow walking on toes. This allows you to roll from heel to toe.
Other exercises for varicose veins:
- bending toes and arms at the same time
- flexion / extension of the foot,
- stop spinning,
- squats,
- alternating knee lifts 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 increased gradually. It is better to start with a short distance, which will take a maximum of 15 minutes at a slow pace. On a walk you need to prepare comfortable shoes, clothes for water and compression. You should not become dehydrated, so take a small bottle of water with you.
It is important to remember that walking without anti-varicose tights can worsen the disease. Sportswear and footwear should not impede movement, as well as pull the skin with rubber bands.
If you have a treadmill at home, you can set a distance of 1 km at a speed of no more than 5 km / h without a slope. During the first week it is best not to increase the load. When you become confident in your abilities, you should slightly extend the distance.
Traditional methods for treating varicose veins
Traditional medicine can be used to treat varicose veins. They are safer than medicines, but still require prior discussion with your doctor.
- Rinse the kalanchoe leaves, chop, pour into a glass jar with a capacity of 500 ml. You need to fill half a jar or bottle. 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 flooded 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 from fresh potatoes, moisten a natural fiber bandage with it, apply a bandage on varicose veins at night.
- Compresses for the night from whey.
- Pour white acacia flowers in a bottle, fill them with vodka to the brim, insist. The solution should be used to treat swollen varicose veins.
- Prepare a decoction of birch buds in the same way. It will take 10 days for the solution to be saturated with nutrients.
- Foot ointment: take 10 grams of crushed chamomile flowers, the same amount of sage leaves, 50 g of chestnuts (grind in advance), 5 g of ordinary starch. Mix everything, add 200 grams of heated chicken fat. The resulting mass should be heated on a water bath for 2, 5 hours. Then it is necessary to cool everything and leave to simmer overnight. The ointment can be used several times a day to damage varicose veins for a long time.
It is important to remember that traditional treatments only work in combination with traditional medicine. Lifestyle changes and weight loss may be needed.
What is forbidden for varicose veins?
There are a number of limitations to the disease identified. First, heavy lifting should be avoided. This also applies to those wishing to engage in sports related to strength training. In this case, deterioration is possible.
Girls with varicose veins cannot use the following types of cosmetic procedures:
- sugaring, hot waxing;
- enzymatic and quantum types of hair removal;
- plucking hair with tweezers;
- hot covers in the SPA, it is better to replace them with hydromassage or cold types of covers;
- tattoo on the affected veins.
Because varicose veins can be found in any part of the body, including the 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, then you should exclude procedures related to heating the limbs: hot compresses, baths. It is better to use rubbing with tinctures, contrast shower.
Those who monitor their physical condition will have to give up some exercises: jumping rope, squatting with a load, long runs, aerobics, shaping, cycling, dancing. Walking and swimming are useful.
Cosmetic massage can also be harmful for varicose veins. During the procedure it is possible redistribution of blood flow to other veins and their participation in the pathological process. Therefore, massage courses should be conducted only in a medical facility after medical appointments.
The varicose vein diet excludes foods high in animal fats, spicy and salty foods, vinegar and large amounts of coffee. You need to adhere to a rational balanced diet, which you can choose together with a nutritionist based on your anthropometric data.