Varicose veins in the legs are a fairly common disease occurring in 5.4-19.6% of young women and 80% of premenopausal women.The mechanism of disease development has not yet been fully studied.But all researchers agree that the leading cause of the disease is blood reflux in the veins of the legs, a defect in the venous valves.Varicose veins cannot be cured, but in most cases, their development can be prevented.To know which doctor to contact when you have varicose veins, you need to remember his specialty - phlebologist.At the early stages of the development of the disease (as part of complex therapy), anti-varicose gel can help.
Principle of gel's effect on diseased veins
Because the mechanism of disease development is not fully understood, there are completely opposite treatment methods.Some doctors recommend abandoning surgical treatment and putting all efforts into conservative phlebotropic therapy, while others are convinced of the effectiveness of surgical intervention.Many people do not understand why veins in the legs appear.The reasons can be different: genetic factors, poor lifestyle, infectious diseases, pregnancy, hormonal disorders.
But in the early stages of the disease, it is necessary to provide a strong venous and general strengthening effect to prevent an increase in the venous lumen and a significant deterioration in blood circulation and blood properties.
Anti-varicose gel has a softer consistency than cream, so it applies better to the skin and is absorbed faster.The components of the product not only have a beneficial effect on the tone of the veins, but also completely relieve many associated symptoms:
- swelling;
- pain and heaviness in the legs;
- convulsion;
- increased skin pigmentation;
- vein network.
Depending on the spectrum of action and specificity of the active ingredient, anti-varicose gels are divided into different groups:
- Anticoagulants (prevent blood clotting and clot formation).
- Drugs that protect blood vessels (improve blood circulation, reduce spasms, reduce vascular permeability).
- Phlebotonics, phleboprotector (increases the tone of the vein walls, improves blood flow, has an anti-inflammatory effect).
- Corticosteroids (hormones in their composition act as antiseptics, have a vasoconstrictor effect, eliminate inflammation in the legs, dermatitis, ulcers caused by varicose veins).
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory gel (neutralizes inflammation, relieves pain).
- Antibacterial (reduces inflammation, treats dermatitis, supports the immune system).
- Regenerating (improves metabolism).
- Antiseptics (prescribed to treat ulcers, dermatitis, prevent thrombosis).
- Absorbent (exhibits antibacterial activity, absorbs, promotes tissue regeneration).
Tip:Tablets for treating varicose veins in the legs are the basis for conservative treatment of the disease.But they will work effectively only in combination with other treatment methods: gymnastics, magnetic therapy, hirudotherapy, pressure therapy.
The most popular gels against varicose veins
There are many popular gels advertised to treat varicose veins.The most suitable medication will be recommended by a specialist after an examination.
Tip:How to treat varicose veins during pregnancy can only be told by a doctor, based on the results of examination and tests.As a rule, expectant mothers should wear compression stockings, do special exercises for pregnant women and take certain anti-varicose drugs.
How can you supplement gel treatment?
To increase the effectiveness of the drug, doctors recommend not only following advice on lifestyle and daily habits, taking pills, but also supplementing the gel with other components of medical therapy.
- Diet.The food of patients with varicose veins should be rich in vitamin P (rutin).The diet should include nuts, black currants, rowan berries, sea buckthorn, apples, carrots and sweet peppers.You should not consume flour, fatty foods, coffee or alcohol.
- Compression vest.Disease can be prevented or cured.It supports veins, reduces stress levels and reduces pressure on blood vessels.
- Traditional medicine: herbal medicine.You should not test all folk recipes against varicose veins, but for example, you can drink herbal tea from plants that contain beneficial substances.Worth using: St.John's wort, chamomile, yarrow, wild rose, calendula, horsetail, medicinal dandelion.It is best to purchase them as a special anti-varicose collection or check with your doctor about the composition and proportions of the recommended collection.They contain many flavonoids, antioxidants and salicylates.
Anti-varicose gel is one of the important components of medical therapy.They cannot act as a sole treatment, but without them the effectiveness will be lower.