Varicose veins is a vascular pathology associated with thinning of the blood vessel wall and the formation of aneurysm-like dilatations. The disease occurs in both young and old age, more often in women. The main method of treating varicose veins is surgery. However, the operation is performed only in patients with severe pathology. The initial stages of varicose veins are amenable to drug therapy and drug therapy from the arsenal of traditional medicine. How to treat varicose veins in the legs with folk remedies? What does this require? When should you stop using herbal recipes and visit your doctor?
The main cause of varicose veins is the weakening of the venous valves of the vascular system of the legs and a decrease in muscle tone of the vascular wall. The described phenomenon leads to the fact that part of the blood in the venous vessels begins to flow downwards, overloading the vessels and stretching them. Later, the muscle fibers responsible for the direction of blood flow atrophy and the nerve endings that innervate the tone of the veins die. The disease passes into a stage incurable by therapeutic methods.
Varicose veins do not develop spontaneously without the influence of provoking factors.
The latter include:
Of course, the presence of a provoking factor does not guarantee the appearance of symptoms of the disease. However, the probability of such a development increases significantly.
Note:Varicose veins can also be iatrogenic. The changes occur under the influence of hormonal drugs that are used in the treatment of osteoporosis, as well as in menopause. If signs of varicose veins appear in such a situation, the existing pharmacological therapy regimen should be canceled and a new one chosen. Otherwise it will be extremely difficult to correct the condition of the veins.
Timely diagnosis of varicose veins allows successful treatment of veins without the use of complex medical techniques. Unfortunately, the first signs of the disease often go unnoticed, which makes the patient seek help too late.
To avoid this, see your doctor if you get any of the following symptoms:
At a later stage of the disease, patients notice the appearance of transient pain, aggravated after long walks and prolonged standing. Visually in the area of the ankles there is a pasty, swollen. At this stage, conservative therapy is still possible, but it does not stop the process, it only slows it down.
Do not rely on folk remedies and pharmacological therapy for people who have constant heaviness and pain, leg cramps, itching, which is evidence of trophic disorders. The veins in the patients are significantly dilated, deformed and densely elastic. Only surgery will help to correct the situation.
Leg extension has 4 stages of development. In the first stage of the disease, its symptoms may not appear in any way. In some cases there is a feeling of heaviness in the legs, fatigue, telangiectasias appear. Patients complain of recurrent swelling of the legs, which, however, can be easily relieved by taking a mild diuretic.
By the beginning of the second stage, the symptoms of the disease intensify, its symptoms become more vivid and noticeable. Patients complain of the appearance of noticeable nodules in the veins, periodic tingling and itching in the area of pathology, transient pain. Examination of the legs reveals swelling, tissue pastosis.
By the third stage of the development of varicose veins, the patient's condition deteriorates significantly. The affected veins become significantly thickened, deformed, hard and painful. The painful sensations become permanent. There is a high risk of thrombosis and thromboembolism. The formation of trophic ulcers is possible.
Note:varicose vein damage in the third stage of varicose veins can cause heavy bleeding, which can only be stopped in a medical organization.
Primary varicose veins are a form of the disease in which vascular changes develop independently, under the influence of provoking factors and the genetic predisposition of the patient. The main ones include elongation, which occurs in women during pregnancy, during constant work and obesity. The disease can also be the result of wearing too tight underwear, which constricts blood vessels and disrupts normal blood flow.
Secondary varicose veins are a consequence of another disease, as a result of which the structure of the venous valve, its tone, as well as the structure and muscle layers of the vascular wall are disturbed. The disease of the secondary type develops after some infectious processes, with tumors or vascular injuries.
As mentioned above, folk remedies for the treatment of varicose veins are effective only in the initial (1-2 stages) of the disease. The use of methods of traditional medicine should be carried out after consultation with the attending physician and a qualified assessment of the effectiveness of the selected drug. Today, herbalists consider the following herbal remedies to be the best:
To remove puffiness, vinegar is used topically, in the form of a compress or bath. The tool helps to increase the tone of the vascular wall, relieve swelling and activate blood circulation. The drug should be handled with care, as if used improperly, it can cause chemical burns to the skin.
For a foot bath with apple cider vinegar, pour 10 liters of cold water into a basin and add 0, 5 liters of vinegar to it. Then you need to dip your feet in the resulting solution. The duration of the procedure is 7 minutes, the frequency is daily. The course of treatment can be 2-3 months or more. The temperature of the bath water must not be lower than 20 ° C.
To apply a compress, dilute the vinegar with cold water in a ratio of 1: 4 (vinegar: water). A soft cloth or gauze is dipped in the resulting solution, then removed, squeezed until wet and applied to the shins. A plastic wrap is placed on the fabric and a bandage is placed. The duration of the procedure does not exceed one hour. Apply a compress every other day for 1-2 weeks.
Note: If you experience a strong burning sensation or discomfort during the procedure, treatment should be discontinued. Vinegar in the wrong concentration can adversely affect the skin, including burns.
Blue or green clay is used to treat varicose veins. Before use, dilute with water to a liquid dough. The resulting composition is applied to soft tissues and applied to diseased areas. For convenience, a bandage can be placed on the fabric, but this is not mandatory. You need to hold the compress for 40-80 minutes. The procedure should be performed every other day, 2-3 months or more, until a satisfactory result is achieved.
The tincture is easy to prepare yourself. To do this, take 8 tablespoons of dried and crushed white acacia flowers, place them in a container of sufficient size and pour 20 ml of vodka. The resulting mixture is tightly closed with a lid and placed in a dry and dark place for 10 days. It is recommended that the liquid be shaken daily for better drug recovery. The finished tincture is filtered through a layer of gauze and used to rub the feet.
The tincture should be used at bedtime, after rinsing the feet with lukewarm water. The shins and other areas where there are dilated extensions are gently rubbed with the composition and allowed to dry. It is then recommended to place the limbs on the roller so that they are in a raised position. The duration of the course of therapy is 3 months, the frequency of treatment is daily.
Horse chestnut is used in the form of an alcoholic tincture to treat varicose veins. For this purpose, the crushed fruit is mixed with 96% ethyl alcohol in a ratio of 1: 3 and infused for two weeks. The agent is then filtered and used to apply compresses.
To apply a compress with horse chestnut tincture, soak a piece of soft tissue in the preparation, squeeze it thoroughly and apply on the affected area. The fabric is then covered with polyethylene, and several layers of cotton wool or thick cloth are applied on top. The compress is held for 30-40 minutes, after which the legs are wrapped in a warm blanket.
It is recommended to perform the procedure before bedtime, every other day. The course of treatment is 1-2 months, but if necessary, it can be extended.
Green tomatoes are used to treat varicose veins that contain substances similar to acetylsalicylic acid. They have antiplatelet and anti-inflammatory effects. For the purposes of treatment, the tomatoes are cut into circles, applied to the affected areas and fixed with stretch film. The duration of the procedure is 8-12 hours (tomato compress is applied at night). The course of treatment is every day before bedtime, until the external manifestations of the disease disappear (usually no more than 3 months).
Cabbage, like tomatoes, has a certain vasoprotective effect. The vegetable leaves are sprinkled with water, then placed in a common refrigerator for one day. After the required period, the product is applied to the feet and fixed with polyethylene. The duration of the procedure is 5-6 hours, the frequency is daily. The duration of the course of therapy is 1 month.
To eliminate the symptoms of varicose veins, several large potato tubers are peeled, washed and grated on a fine grater. The vegetables should acquire the consistency of porridge. The resulting product is applied to the feet and legs, smearing on the skin. Additional fixation of the slurry on the legs is not performed. The duration of the procedure is 1 hour, the frequency is daily, the duration of the course is 2 months.
As in the bee submarine, honey, propolis and other bee products contain anti-inflammatory and heparin-like substances that help thin the blood. For the treatment of varicose veins are used topically honey and propolis, inside the plague, poison - in the form of bee stings in the affected areas.
A compress with honey is applied in accordance with the general rules for applying compresses. To do this, the substance is applied to a cloth or gauze, applied to the affected area and covered with polyethylene. The bandage is then insulated with cotton wool and fixed with a bandage. The compress with propolis in the technique of execution does not differ from honey. The medicinal composition is prepared by mixing propolis and vodka in a ratio of 1: 5. The duration of the procedure with honey is 2 hours, once a day; with propolis - 40 minutes once a day. The frequency of the manipulation is every other day for 2-3 months.
The bee worm is used as an alcoholic tincture. To prepare it, you need to take 1 tablespoon of the drug and mix with 200 ml of 70% ethanol or vodka. The drug is then allowed to infuse for 3 weeks in a dark and dry place. The tincture should be taken 20 drops, 3 times a day for 2 weeks. You can repeat the course after an equal rest.
Bee venom is applied by sting. The procedure should be performed by a competent specialist apitherapist, so it is inappropriate to consider the characteristics of its implementation in the form of this article. Bee venom dilutes the blood, contains more than 50 substances useful for the human body, increases the tone of the vessel wall. The sting is performed directly in the areas affected by varicose veins.
Nettle decoction is prepared using fresh or dried leaves of the plant. At the same time, the fresh leaves are ground to a pulp, the dry ones are ground to a powder state. The prepared raw materials are poured with boiling water. The ratio of solid and liquid fractions of the composition should be 1: 8. The mixture is put on low heat and boil for 3-5 minutes. It is then cooled, filtered and taken orally in 1/3 cup (70 ml) three times a day. The course of treatment is 1 month.
A decoction of nutmeg is prepared in a manner similar to the preparation of a decoction of nettle. The ratio of walnut to water in the mixture should be approximately 1: 5. The nut is pre-crushed. You need to take the finished medicine three times a day. The course of therapy is 3-4 months or more.
The laundry soap itself has no noticeable anti-varicose effect. However, it is actively used for the preparation of multicomponent ointments.
The following recipe is considered the most effective:
Duration of administration of the drug - 10 hours, frequency of treatment - daily. The course of therapy is 20 procedures.
The broth is prepared from dried marigold flowers, 2 tablespoons of which are poured with 400 ml of boiling water, put on fire and boil for 15 minutes. The agent is then allowed to cool, filtered and taken 100 ml 4 times a day. The course of treatment is until the symptoms of the disease disappear. Marigold decoction is recommended as an adjunct to therapy.
With the help of hirudotherapy it is possible to reduce the level of blood viscosity, improve its fluidity and prevent the formation of blood clots. Leeches are administered by a hirudotherapist. You should not use this method of treatment alone. The course of therapy is 5 sessions, after which it is necessary to take a break for 2 months.
Treatment of varicose veins at home is not always possible. For the therapy to be successful, it is necessary to consult a doctor and strictly follow his instructions.
Otherwise the possible negative consequences of the treatment, such as:
Running with varicose veins is possible in the first and second stage. At the same time, it is recommended to avoid significant strain on the legs, giving preference to jogging and competitive walking. Jogging is not recommended in the presence of thrombosis, as well as in the later stages of the disease.
It is possible to get rid of varicose veins by running only at the very beginning of the disease, when the veins are not yet tense. At this stage, the clinical symptoms of the disease are absent. Therefore, the patient simply does not know about the need to start classes. By the time "varicose veins" are diagnosed, jogging is no longer able to completely cure the pathology.
A visit to a doctor for varicose veins should take place as early as possible. The more advanced the disease at that time, the less likely the patient is to be completely cured. Ideally, if a person visits the clinic during the detection of the first signs: heaviness in the legs, flying pains when standing for a long time, puffiness.
In varicose veins, diet plays an important role in stabilizing the patient's condition and restoring vascular tone.
Recommended to eat:
Dietary restrictions are in line with the overall sparing diet. It is forbidden to consume alcoholic beverages, too salty, spicy, sour and other foods that have irritating properties. Also, do not consume large amounts of coffee, tea and other beverages that have diuretic properties.
The prevention of VVV is based on the rejection of a sedentary lifestyle and static loads on the legs. It is recommended to do a short jog or walk a few kilometers every day. During the working day you should take short breaks dedicated to leg gymnastics. In addition, you should eat foods described in the previous section and wear compression tights if necessary. Moderate compression improves blood flow to the superficial veins.
Note:Even walking to work will help prevent varicose veins if it is 2-5 kilometers from where you live. Giving up a vehicle in favor of tourism will save money, prevent the development of varicose veins and get a dose of good mood before the start of the working day.
Despite its apparent safety, varicose veins are a disease that under certain conditions poses a threat to human life. This is especially true in the later stages of the development of the pathology, in which the vessel wall becomes thinner and its integrity is very easily damaged. Therefore, therapy using folk recipes should begin as soon as possible.
To avoid mistakes and the use of incorrect treatment methods, it is necessary to consult a doctor before starting.