Many people know that varicose veins are a chronic disease.
in which the vein walls stretch and lose tone.Veins are clearly visible on the surface of the legs, they look crooked, rough and spoil the appearance.But this is not just a matter of aesthetics.When suffering from varicose veins, the patient experiences swelling, pain, cramps and often feels heavy in the legs.
Why is fluid retained in tissues?The cause of edema in varicose veins is increased pressure in the vessels, where blood stagnates.To reduce this pressure, water drains into the tissue surrounding the vessels and the legs increase in size.And now in the evening, after a day of work, it is difficult for you to put on your favorite shoes.And after a while, the swelling will become your constant companion, not getting better even in the morning.
What to do if your legs are swollen due to varicose veins?
The first and most obvious answer to this question is to make an appointment with a phlebologist.These specialists treat vein diseases.After a comprehensive diagnosis (which necessarily includes an ultrasound), the vein surgeon will devise a comprehensive treatment program that will be the most effective treatment for swollen legs caused by varicose veins.
But treatment takes time and we want to alleviate the condition, as they say, “now”.Reduce the feeling of heaviness in the legs, look beautiful when attending an event, get rid of discomfort... Therefore, we will give some recommendations on how to reduce leg swelling caused by varicose veins:
- Use ointments and creams that improve vascular permeability and have an anti-edema effect.For example, this can be an ointment made on the basis of heparin or natural antivenoms - horse chestnut, ginkgo, grape leaves.These ointments work especially well in the early stages of varicose veins, and they can also be used to prevent edema.
- Increase the amount of physical activity allowed for varicose veins.For example, you can walk part of the way home from work (walking is a good exercise that helps your leg muscles work well).Or go to the pool - swimming is very useful for varicose veins.The body in the water is in a comfortable horizontal position, the load on the legs is combined with the massaging effect of the water.
- Do some exercises to help reduce swelling in your legs.For example, when sitting or standing, you can place your feet alternately on your toes and then on your heels.Walking on your toes helps reduce heaviness in your feet and "wakes up" your muscles.You can make swinging movements with your feet or barefoot, grabbing various small objects on the floor - pencils or ping pong balls.And if you are at home, do some exercises with your legs raised - “birch”, “bicycle” or “scissors”.
- Contrast baths, contrast baths or massage with ice cubes help to strengthen the walls of blood vessels well.
How to treat swollen legs due to varicose veins with folk remedies
Remember: no folk remedy, no matter how promising, can cure varicose veins.However, some recipes will help you feel better.
First of all is the use of plants that have diuretic effects.For example, you can make an infusion from young birch leaves.Or take whole parsley (with roots), grind in a meat grinder and pour boiling water over it.Infusion stress can be intoxicating.
Offers traditional medicine recipes and foot baths.For example, they can be made by adding sea salt and mint.Schisandra, chamomile and nettle strengthen blood vessels in the legs, and can also be used in baths.
And a little bit about compression
As we said, the main cause of edema due to varicose veins is blood stagnation in the veins, leading to increased pressure in the veins.The best advice for anyone diagnosed with varicose veins is to wear compression stockings that are appropriate for your size as recommended by your doctor.Special threads in socks and tights provide precise pressure, helping blood move up the veins and avoiding swelling.
Regularly following these recommendations will significantly improve your swelling.Varicose veins will improve if you receive comprehensive treatment and daily exercise, compression stockings and a suitable treatment regimen will help maintain healthy and beautiful legs for many years.