If you know what varicose veins are from a deep anatomical point of view, the causes and mechanism of varicose veins, then it becomes clear that this is a practically incurable disease and can only be stopped surgically.It's sad, but true.At first, varicose veins can bother a young woman only as an aesthetic, cosmetic defect, but later the process progresses with age and swelling, pain, heaviness appear in the legs, in addition, thrombophlebitis and, most dangerously, thromboembolism can occur.
This article will focus on treating varicose veins at home, but the reader should understand that:
Conservative methods of treating varicose veins make sense only as maintenance therapy before and after surgery;no cream, ointment or lotion can help to change the pressure in the deep veins of the lower extremities.
Wearing compression garments for varicose veins, of course, has a positive, quite effective effect, but only as a preventive measure to stop the development of varicose veins and the further appearance of enlarged veins.
I would like to warn our readers not to fall for fraudulent websites that promote advertising on the Internet, offering unique discs with a magical method of getting rid of varicose veins - this is a real scam of gullible citizens.Apart from the exercises for varicose veins, there is no information on the treatment of varicose veins in these discs.Indeed, simple exercises help to reduce weight in the legs and eliminate swelling, but these can be found absolutely free on any website about varicose veins.
Treatment of varicose veins with leech
Treatment of varicose veins with leeches is also considered by most doctors as quackery and a trick.Without knowing the essence of the disease, many patients confuse varicose veins with thrombophlebitis and believe that it is necessary to "thin" the blood with varicose veins, and leeches help with this.If a person has thrombophlebitis, it is better to use safe drugs that thin the blood.Treatment of varicose veins with leeches can contribute to the development of allergic dermatitis, trophic ulcers, and pigment spots often remain after a bite.
Creams, ointments, lotions - these can help relieve pain and swelling, but do not reduce varicose veins.
The most effective herbal remedy to help relieve tired legs and reduce swelling is horse chestnut.Therefore, if you want to choose a cream or ointment for varicose veins, choose products with horse chestnut extract.There are several recipes for using this remedy to treat varicose veins at home:
- Chop the chestnuts as finely as possible, then melt the pork fat in a water bath and add the chestnut mixture in a ratio of 1/1.This composition can be used to lubricate dilated veins and varicose veins.
- Pour 50 g of dried horse chestnut flowers into 500 ml.vodka, leave for 3 weeks, filter.This infusion should be drunk twice a day, 30-40 drops before meals.
- Chop chestnuts, add alcohol, add 2 tablespoons of chestnuts to 2 cups of alcohol, leave for 10 days, shake occasionally, filter.Take 20-30 drops.tinctures 2-3 times a day before meals, a 20-day course, then a 10-day break and repeat the course again.
These are the recipes our ancestors used when it was not possible to use plant extracts that can be found in many creams today.For example, different doses of horse chestnut are found in the following creams, which can be purchased either at the store or at the pharmacy.
Leg exercises for varicose veins
If a person has a hereditary tendency to varicose veins, then any heavy physical activity, especially heavy lifting or serious sports - strength sports, cycling, running, is considered undesirable, because there is a high probability of developing varicose veins and its complications in adulthood.
Today, it is better to do fitness with varicose veins in special compression underwear, which is produced in the form of very nice socks and tights.Phlebologists recommend that people with varicose veins or an existing disease treat varicose veins by regularly performing therapeutic and preventive exercises that can be easily performed at home.
The proposed set of exercises for varicose veins was developed by leading foreign and Russian specialists, especially for patients with varicose veins;with simple daily exercises, the symptoms of venous insufficiency in the legs are reduced, the risk of complications is reduced and the development of the disease is slowed down.
1 exercise- Drainage of leg veins.With your eyes closed, you should breathe evenly and deeply while relaxing;for this, you need to put a pillow or a special pillow under your feet so that your feet are 20 degrees higher than your body.
Exercise 2- performed smoothly, slowly.You should lie down, draw your legs, take a deep breath and while exhaling, bend one leg and pull your knee to your chest.On the next inhalation, straighten your leg vertically and lower smoothly.The same exercise should be done with the other leg.
Exercise 3for varicose veins - bicycle.This action is familiar to everyone;it should also be performed lying down, imagining that you are riding a bicycle, pedaling with your legs.
Exercise 4- Alternately straighten and bend your legs forward and back, only at the ankle.
Exercise 5- Alternately straighten and bend your toes.
Exercise 6- Lying on your back, raise your legs, put your arms on your body.Turn both legs in and then out at the same time.
Exercise 7- Walking in place without lifting your socks.
Exercise 8- Legs together, arms along the body, inhaling deeply, slowly stand on your toes and return to the starting position while exhaling.
Exercise 9- Lying down, bend your legs without lifting your legs off the floor.Place your hands on your hips.As you inhale, lift your head and body, your hands slide to your knees.Return to the starting position while exhaling.
Exercise 10- practice scissors in a vertical position, this is done lying down, arms along the body, legs should be alternately crossed, breathe evenly.
Exercise 11for varicose veins - lie on your back and bend your knees without lifting your feet from the floor.When you inhale slowly, pull your stomach in and vice versa, when you exhale slowly, expand your stomach.
Exercise 12- Place your legs at a 20-degree angle and squeeze a small pillow between your legs while lying on your back.Exhaling slowly, bend at the waist, lifting your hips off the bed.Return to the starting position while exhaling.
Exercise 13- Stand with your feet together, keep your arms by your body, pull your shoulders back while breathing in, relax your shoulders while breathing out, tilt your head forward and down.
Exercise 14- Lie down, legs at an angle of 20 degrees.Bend one leg, pull your knee toward your chest, and clasp your foot with your hands.Then slowly straighten your leg, your hands slide along your calf towards the knee and close your leg firmly.Lower your leg as your hands slide along your thighs.The same exercise for the other leg.
Exercise 15- After a series of exercises, you should take a contrast shower on your legs.The flow of cold water is alternated with hot water for 5-10 minutes.