Varicosis on the legs is a frequent disease in women than in men.For the fairer sex, this is explained, first of all, by pregnancy, which adversely can affect the vessels, as well as wearing high -heeled shoes, work on the “legs”.
Nowadays, it is quite difficult to imagine a woman who goes without a heavy bag.All these loads over time affect the vessels of the lower extremities, causing varicose veins.The disease not only spoils the aesthetic appearance of the legs, but can also be life -threatening.That is why it is necessary to identify the symptoms and causes of the development of the disease in advance in order to prevent the development of varicose veins in advance and how to completely get rid of it.
To date, the treatment of varicose veins in women implies the use of a comprehensive campaign: drug methods (drugs, tablets), gymnastics (exercise therapy), wearing medical compression linen, physiotherapeutic methods, surgical intervention, diet, home folk remedies, as well as preventive measures.
Varicose veins on women in women: drug treatment
There are people who believe that in women, varicose veins are harmless, but this is not so.This is a very serious disease that occurs due to circulatory disorders.The reasons for the appearance of varicose veins in female are the improper operation of veins on the legs.As a result, the bloodstream begins to go in the opposite direction, causing deformation of the vessels.
The main causes of varicose veins on the legs of women:
- From early childhood, the child has weak blood vessels;
- Genetic predisposition and heredity.For example, if the mother has varicose veins, then the daughter will probably have a disease;
- Stay for a long time in one position: sitting or standing;
- Regular weight lifting;
- A change in the hormonal background;
- Pregnancy;
- Constant wearing of high -heeled shoes;
- Long reception of oral contraceptives.
In addition, the causes of the formation of varicose veins can be bad habits (smoking, alcohol), as well as sedentary lifestyle.In the treatment of varicose veins in women, it is necessary to correctly identify the causes of the disease and, first of all, affect it precisely.
The following degree (stage) of varicose veins in women shows symptoms such as:
- pain and heaviness in the legs;
- edema of the lower extremities;
- Night convulsions in the legs;
- visible manifestations of expanded veins.
If the disease is not treated, then varicose veins will become dangerous for the girl.Trophic ulcers can occur on the legs that bring more troubles than the expansion of veins.It is very important to cure legs, since the lack of therapy can also lead to thrombophlebitis: if blood clots form, this can lead to death for the patient.
Attention! Getting rid of varicose veins must begin in a timely manner in order to prevent certain complications.At the initial stage of the disease, drug therapy should be used.
As a rule, a phlebologist prescribes medications and drugs for oral administration:
- Plant drugs that can effectively tone veins.
- Venotonics, which can normalize blood circulation and strengthen the walls of blood vessels.
- Non -steroidal anti -inflammatory drugs.They relieve swelling, reduce inflammation.
- Anti -aggregate drugs.They effectively prevent thrombosis, liquefy blood.
Now a sufficient number of tablets and biologically active additives that relieve symptoms and signs of varicose veins are produced, acting on its cause.
External use drugs
In addition to drops and tablets for internal use, external use products are also prescribed.Today, pharmaceuticals are ready to offer a fairly large selection of creams, gels and ointments to recover from varicose veins in women and conduct regular preventive measures.
Funds for external use can differ in its action and composition:
- Those that have an active substance - Troxerutin.
- Hormonal drugs.
- Containing heparin.
- Non -steroidal ointments that can relieve inflammation and prevent blood clots.
Women use many of these drugs and leave good reviews about them.Remember that external drugs and drugs must be used only on the recommendation and appointment of a specialist.
Surgical intervention
If there is a severe and neglected case when it is already impossible to cure the disease with medicines, then surgical intervention is used.
At the moment, such methods of surgical treatment can be used:
- Radio frequency ablation of veins.This method consists in the fact that a special crater is introduced into the expanded vein, which gradually heats up.Warming and gluing of the inflamed vein occurs.After that, the crater must be removed and the procedure is underway under ultrasound.
- Endoxic laser coagulation.The method is based on the entry into an expanded vein of a laser light, which burns it.
- Phlebosclerotherapy.A special drug that has a sclerosing effect is introduced into the expanded vein.Thanks to this, the vein is glued, and the operation should be carried out under the control of the ultrasound.
The presented surgical methods of treating varicose veins in women have a huge number of advantages.ELK and equal do using local anesthesia, a short time of the recovery period and suit those patients who do not want the procedure to take a lot of time.In addition, a huge plus of these methods is the absence of a postoperative scar.However, there are also disadvantages: the high cost of the operation and the probability of relapse.
Flobosclerotherapy is carried out without anesthesia.The procedure is painless and will not require hospitalization of the patient.The advantage of this method is that there are no scars, which is important for women who care about the beauty of their legs.Minus of treatment: the appearance of an inflammatory process and relapse.There is also a probability of pigmentation on the place where the puncture was made.
With the traditional method (phlebectomy), the affected expanded veins is removed.The doctor makes an incision under the knee or in the inguinal zone.A sore vein is stretched through a small hole and with the help of a special tool it is removed.Positive moments of this operation are: high efficiency, performed at any stage of the disease.
Cons of phlebectomy:
- Long rehabilitation period, about 7-9 days;
- The probability of infection and the occurrence of bleeding;
- The occurrence of scars after the operation;
- Probability of relapse;
- Spinal or general anesthesia;
- Injury of fabrics that are nearby.
There is another surgical method for treating varicose veins of the lower extremities - miniflebectomy.It is effectively used at the initial stage of the disease.Using a small puncture, a special hook is stretched out and then overlaps.
Treatment of varicose veins on the legs with folk remedies
How to cure varicose veins with folk remedies?There are a huge number of home recipes from getting rid of the disease.These are all kinds of tinctures, rubbing, compresses, decoctions of herbs.One of the popular recipes is a tincture of horse chestnut.The plant is common in the south of Russia, it helps a lot from varicose veins, can strengthen blood vessels, remove swelling and pain, and also prevents thrombosis well.
Attention! For the preparation of lotions, tinctures and compresses, the fruits of this plant are used.Most drugs are made on the basis of horse chestnut.
Tincture of horse chestnut fruits can be prepared independently at home:
- Half a glass with plant fruits should be poured with a bottle of vodka;
- Insist for about 2 weeks;
- Then filtered;
- It is necessary to take 15 drops three times a day before meals.
Contraindications of horse chestnut:
- Kidney disease;
- High bleeding;
- If the patient has a stomach ulcer.
With varicose veins, another plant can help - white acacia.To defeat this disease, you need to use plant flowers.They make a decoction or tincture.It is necessary to take about half a glass of flowers and pour a bottle of vodka.Let it brew about 3 weeks.After that, rub the tincture into the affected veins on the legs daily.
Blue clay compresses can help, it is sold in stores and pharmacies.It is necessary to dilute dry clay with water and apply to the sick areas with a thick layer.After that, wrap your legs with polyethylene, you do not need to wrap them.Leave the compress for one hour and then wash off with cold water.Thanks to the compress, stimulation of vascular walls occurs.
You can use compresses from green tomatoes, potatoes and cabbage leaves.Medical baths of nine and chamomile are made.
Massage and therapeutic gymnastics
Therapeutic gymnastics (exercise therapy) is one of the methods of complex treatment to stop the process of expanding veins and improve their general condition.Since in most cases the disease occurs due to a sedentary lifestyle, stagnation in the legs, charging and gymnastics will help strengthen blood vessels and disperse blood well.All exercises should be selected by a specialist, given the individual characteristics of the patient’s body and the severity of the inflammatory process.
There are general exercises that are useful for combating varicose veins:
- Walking in place, do not tear off socks from the floor for a minute.
- Perform the circular movements of the feet in the air, sitting on a chair.
- Lying on the back, raise your legs and simultaneously bend/unbend them in the knees to ten times.
- Sitting on a flat surface, bend and bend each leg alternately.
- Lying on your back, raise your legs, bend and extend your feet.
- Walking on socks for a minute, then on the heels the same amount of time.
- Standing, rolling from the heels to socks 10 times.
These exercises can be performed at any stage of the disease.If you have a sedentary job, it is advisable to walk around the room every 30-40 minutes.Important importance in the treatment of varicose veins is cycling, swimming and hiking.
The therapeutic massage for varicose veins must be done very carefully and it is desirable that the specialist does it.It is best to consult your doctor about the massage procedures, since there are some contraindications.The doctor will certainly give recommendations on the necessary actions during massage.
Gymnastics
- Exercises "Bicycle".You need to lie with your back on a flat surface.Bend your knees and lift the legs in such a way that there are 90 degrees between the hips and belly.In this position, simulate a bicycle ride for 2 minutes.After a short rest, repeat the exercise.
- Twins.The starting position is the stand straight, hands on the belt.Raise the leg to the first account by 70 degrees, detain in this position for 2 seconds, then smoothly return to its original position.Repeat the task with the second foot.
- Exercise "Birch".It is a simple children's exercise that can save the vessels from the appearance of varicose veins.If you are difficult with equilibrium, then the exercise can be done by the wall.You need to lie on your back.Based on the floor with his elbows, you need to raise the legs and pelvis as much as possible.Lying for one minute in this position.After that, rest and return to the exercise.
- Exercise "La item".You can do on the floor or on the step.Strong with socks on the edge of the step, put your hands on the belt.It is necessary to smoothly rise up and down, without tearing the socks from the floor.After 20 lifts, rest, then repeat.
Diet
What does a diet for varicose veins mean?First of all, this is a complete rejection of strongly salty, fried and fatty foods.As well as from alcohol and tobacco.You need to take food in a timely manner, in small portions and about 5 times a day.It is worth considering.What products are allowed and which are prohibited for this pathology.The correct diet will help to eliminate the disease, and for prevention.
Profitable products:
- Cereals;
- Fruits (except melons, grapes);
- Vegetables;
- Cheese;
- Low -fat fish;
- Beans;
- Mushrooms;
- Soy;
- Olive, sea buckthorn, linseed oil;
- Chicken, beef, rabbits;
- Seaweed;
- Freshly squeezed juices (without sugar);
- Nuts;
- Dried fruits;
- Black and green tea;
- Rye bread, oatmeal cookies (homemade);
- Seafood;
- Butter (no more than 10 g per day).
Particular attention should be paid to citrus fruits, which can prevent oxidative processes in the body and act as powerful antioxidants.Fruits reduce the fragility of blood vessels and strengthen their walls.Vegetables saturate the body with vitamins of group B, magnesium, potassium: this is very important if there are frequent pains and cramps.Green vegetables are useful: cucumbers, herbs, spinach, broccoli, Jerusalem artichoke, celery, bell pepper.
To prevent various diseases, doctors recommend drinking protein food: meat and legumes.Remember that the meat must be consumed by low -fat varieties.It is best to cook meat dishes, and fried are a straight path to a high level of cholesterol.
The body and dried fruits are needed, since their composition contains a large amount of magnesium and potassium.Microelements are necessary so that the muscles and the nervous system as a whole work well.Flue and olive oil is a source of omega fatty acids: you can clean the vessels well and this is effective prevention of atherosclerosis.
Forbidden products include:
- Coffee;
- Alcohol;
- Salo;
- Chocolate, sweets;
- Frying dishes.
- Flour products;
- Fast food, chips;
- Mayonnaise;
- Carbonated drinks;
- Salt herring.
Alcohol and salted food can cause swelling on the legs.And this is very dangerous for blood vessels.Coffee causes severity in the legs, worsens blood circulation and promotes blood thief.Mayonnaise, lard, fried dishes, fast food can increase cholesterol and cause atherosclerosis in the future.
Attention! At night, you should not drink water, since in the morning swelling and heaviness in the legs may appear, and there is also a risk of increasing blood pressure.
Grass for varicose veins
Grass fees can be used, as well as monocomponent means.Herbs from varicose veins can give a stronger and fastest effect due to the complex composition.In them, the ingredients are contained in equal proportions and chopped.Take several tablespoons of the finished mixture, pour boiling water (half a liter) and let it brew.As an option, you can use a thermos.After that, the broth needs to be filtered and drink 75 ml three times a day.
Some herbal fees:
- Birch buds, series, Donnik, coltsfoot, motherwort;
- Lingonberry, calamus, lobillar, St. John's wort, yarrow;
- Thyme, calendula, nine, lingonberry, highlander Highlander;
- Geranium, Sporad, Aronia, Snake Highlander, IVO.
How to cure varicose veins during pregnancy
This disease can hit even young women during pregnancy.This is due to the fact that there is a high load on the legs and the composition of the blood changes as a result of an increase in the hormonal background.The growing uterus begins to put pressure on his feet, deforming the vessels.When bearing a child, it is possible to suspend or prevent the process of changing veins on the legs.
What needs to be done in this case?It is necessary to wear compression linen for pregnant women.Special medical knitwear happens in the form of: golf, stocking, tights.The doctor can help choose the necessary type of compression linen, as well as determine the type of compression and size.The level of compression can be: weak, medium, or strong.With the initial degree of illness, special gels and ointments from varicose veins can be written out, which must be used before putting on a medical knitwear.
By resolution of a doctor, certain drugs from varicose veins inward can be used.Pregnant women may encounter another type of varicose veins - the anus (hemorrhoids).A mandatory consultation of a surgeon will be required, who will select the necessary candles for treatment.
During pregnancy, it is necessary to conduct a special regime of the day and, if possible, not spend a long time on the legs.You should relax more often, lifting your legs to a small height.Walks will be very useful in the fresh air.The pregnant woman in the diet should have all the beneficial substances.
In the later stages of pregnancy, there will be a high load on the lower limbs, causing heaviness and swelling.At home, you can use traditional medicine recipes for external use: lotions of apple cider vinegar, horse chestnut or wormwood.Foot baths with the addition of sea layers will be useful.This helps to relax blood vessels and muscles.
Women who are in position should refuse to wear high -heeled shoes, as this can negatively affect the vessels of the legs.It is recommended to wear shoes and boots, heels, the height of which is no more than 5 cm.If the first signs of thrombosis appear (changes in the color of the skin, swelling, pain in the legs) should immediately seem to the doctor.If there is an increased temperature, severe pain in the legs, weakness is concerned, then in this case it is necessary to cause an ambulance.You can’t hesitate here: a thrombus is able to break away and move through the vessels.
When to see a doctor
Quite often, patients turn to the doctor already in the later stages, when varicose veins are difficult to treat.In order not to miss precious time, you need to contact a doctor at the first symptoms:
- Pain in the legs;
- Severity in the lower extremities;
- Leg cramps at night;
- The appearance of edema;
- Strong fatigue in the legs even after a little walk.
If you listen to your body in a timely manner, the negative consequences of varicose veins can be avoided.If at least one symptom appears, do not be lazy, contact a phlebologist or vascular surgeon for diagnosis.
Which doctor do you need to contact?
Some women may come up with excuses, so as not to go to the clinic, saying that they do not know which doctor to contact when varicose legs occur.A phlebologist can diagnose, identify the stage of the disease and prescribe effective treatment.First of all, you need to seek him for help.Subsequently, the doctor can send to other specialists.
These include:
- Angiosurgeon:operates veins and affected arteries.
- Cardiac surgeon:Removes blood clots and works with problem vessels on the legs.
- Physiotherapist:prescribes physiotherapeutic procedures, exercises and preventive measures.
- Dermatologist:It can be prescribed therapy of the lower extremities if trophic ulcers are found.
Certainly.Different specialists can deal with varicose veins, but first of all, you need to seek a consultation with a phlebologist.And after that, to other doctors.
Prevention of the disease
To avoid the appearance of this dangerous disease, you need to follow some rules for the prevention of varicose veins:
- If possible, observe a special diet;
- Do not stand on your feet for a long time;
- Do not wear too close clothes and high -heeled shoes;
- Drive a bicycle more, swim, take hiking;
- Take a contrast shower;
- With a night or day vacation, try to put your legs on a slight elevation;
- Do not sit, putting the “leg on the leg”;
- More often play sports;
- Use infusions of herbs;
- Avoid overheating, visiting saunas, baths.Do not take hot baths too often;
- With a long seat, try to periodically move and knead the feet.
Food and diet for a woman should be as diverse as possible.Avoid smoked, fried and salty dishes, sharp seasonings.Adhere to dietary nutrition: fiber, fresh vegetables and fruits.Do not lift severity, avoid high load on the veins of the legs.Forget about such bad habits as alcohol and smoking.
Attention! If you want to go on a trip, be sure to take compression linen with you.During a long trip, the vessels weaken and are able to cause edema, as well as other unpleasant symptoms.
Conclusion and conclusion
The disease is treated if you consult a doctor in a timely manner.If desired, you can prevent and suspend the process of expanding veins on the legs.