Many people know that varicose veins are a chronic disease.
the walls of the vessels stretch and lose their tone.Veins appear on the surface of the legs, they look curved, lumpy, spoiling the appearance.But this is not only an aesthetic problem.A person with varicose veins suffers from swelling, pain, cramps and a constant feeling of heaviness in the legs.
Why is fluid stored in tissues?The cause of edema in varicose veins is the increased pressure in the veins where the blood stagnates.To reduce this pressure, water rushes into the tissue surrounding the vein and the size of the leg increases.Now in the evening, it is difficult for you to wear your favorite shoes after a working day.And after a while, swelling becomes your constant companions without even reducing in the morning.
What to do if your legs are swollen with varicose veins?
The first and most obvious answer to this question is to go to an appointment with a phlebologist.These specialists treat vascular diseases.After a comprehensive diagnosis (must include ultrasound), the phlebologist designs a comprehensive therapy program, which will be the most effective treatment for leg swelling due to varicose veins.
But treatment takes time, and we want to alleviate the situation, as they say, "now".Eliminate the feeling of heaviness in the legs, look good at the event, get rid of discomfort... Therefore, we will give you some recommendations on how to eliminate the swelling of the legs due to varicose veins:
- use ointments and creams that improve vascular permeability and have an anti-edema effect.For example, these can be ointments based on heparin or natural venotonics - horse chestnut, Ginkgo Biloba, 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 works the lower leg muscles).Or go to the pool - swimming is very useful for varicose veins.The body in the water is in a comfortable horizontal position, and the load on the legs is combined with the massage effect of the water.
- Do some exercises to get rid of swelling in your legs.For example, while sitting or standing, you can place your feet alternately on your toes and then on your heels.Walking on the toes removes weight from the legs and "wakes up" the muscles.You can perform spinning movements with your legs or grab various small objects from the floor with your bare feet - pencils or table tennis balls.If you are at home, do a few exercises with your legs up - "maple", "bicycle" or "scissors".
- Contrast showers, contrast baths or massage with ice cubes strengthen the walls of blood vessels well.
How to treat leg swelling with varicose veins with folk remedies
Remember: no folk remedy, no matter how promising, cannot cure varicose veins.However, a few recipes will help you feel better.
First of all, it is the use of plants with a diuretic effect.For example, you can make an infusion of young birch leaves.Or take whole parsley (with the root), grind it in a meat grinder and pour boiling water over it.Filtered infusion can be drunk.
Offers traditional medicine and foot bath recipes.For example, they can be prepared by adding sea salt and mint.Schisandra, chamomile and nettle tone the blood vessels of the legs, which can be used to prepare a bath.
And a little about compression
As we have already said, the main cause of edema with varicose veins is blood stagnation in the veins, which causes an increase in pressure in them.The best recommendation for anyone diagnosed with varicose veins is to wear compression stockings that fit the size recommended by your doctor.The special weave of the threads in socks and tights provides the right pressure, which helps blood to move in the veins and prevent swelling.
Regular implementation of these recommendations will significantly improve your swelling condition.If you undergo comprehensive treatment, varicose veins will recede, and daily exercise, wearing compression stockings, and the right regimen will help you maintain healthy and beautiful legs for many years.