Varicose veins are a vascular disease associated with the thinning of the blood vessel wall and the formation of dilations similar to those of an aneurysm. The disease manifests itself in both young and old age, more often in women. The main method of treating varicose veins is surgical. However, the operation is performed only on patients with severe forms of pathology. The initial stages of varicose veins are amenable to drug therapy and drug therapy from the arsenal of traditional medicine. How are varicose veins on the legs treated with folk remedies? What does it require? When should you stop using herbal recipes and see your doctor?
The main cause of varicose veins is a weakening of the venous valves of the vascular system of the legs and a decrease in the 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. Subsequently, 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 an incurable stage with 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 the symptoms of the disease. However, the likelihood of such a development of events increases significantly.
Note:Varicose veins can also be iatrogenic. Changes occur under the influence of hormonal drugs used in the treatment of osteoporosis and menopause. If in such a situation signs of varicose veins appear, the existing drug therapy scheme must be canceled and a new one must be selected. Otherwise, it will be extremely difficult to correct the condition of the veins.
Timely diagnosis of varicose veins allows successful treatment of the veins without the use of complex medical techniques. Unfortunately, the first signs of the disease very often go unnoticed, which causes the patient to seek help too late.
To avoid this problem, see your doctor if you experience 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 upright. Visually, in the ankle area, there is a pasty swelling. 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 drug therapy for people who have constant severity and pain, leg cramps, itchy skin, which is evidence of trophic disorders. Veins in patients are noticeably dilated, deformed and tightly elastic. Only an operation will help to correct the situation.
Leg dilation 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 leg swelling, which can be easily relieved by taking a mild diuretic.
At the beginning of the second stage, the symptoms of the disease intensify, its symptoms become more vivid, noticeable. Patients complain of the appearance of noticeable nodes in the veins, periodic numbness and itching in the pathological zone, transient pain. The examination of the legs reveals edema, softness of the tissues.
By the third stage of the development of varicose veins, the patient's condition is noticeably aggravated. The affected veins become noticeably thickened, deformed, hard and painful. Painful sensations become permanent. There is a high risk of thrombosis and thromboembolism. The formation of trophic ulcerations is possible.
Note:damage to varicose veins in the third stage of varicose veins can cause profuse 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 patient's genetic predisposition. Among the primary are the extensions that occur in women during pregnancy, during standing work, obesity. Also, the disease can 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 disrupted. A secondary type of disease develops after some infectious processes, with tumors or vascular lesions.
As mentioned above, folk remedies for varicose veins are effective only in the initial stages (1-2 stages) of the disease. The use of traditional medicine techniques must be carried out after consulting the attending physician and a qualified assessment of the effectiveness of the selected drug. Today, herbalists consider the following herbal remedies the best:
To get rid of swelling, vinegar is used locally, in the form of a compress or bath. The tool helps to increase the tone of the vascular wall, relieve edema and activate blood circulation. The drug should be handled with care, as if used incorrectly, 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. After that, you need to lower your legs into 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 water temperature for the baths should not be below 20 ° C.
To apply a compress, vinegar is diluted with cold water in a ratio of 1: 4 (vinegar: water). A soft cloth or gauze is dipped into the resulting solution, after which it is removed, squeezed until wet and applied to the shins. A plastic wrap is placed on the fabric and a bandage is applied. The duration of the procedure does not exceed an hour. The compress should be applied every other day, for 1-2 weeks.
Note:If you experience a strong burning sensation or discomfort during the procedure, treatment should be stopped. Vinegar in the wrong concentration can adversely affect the skin, including causing burns.
Blue or green clay is used to treat varicose veins. Before use, it is diluted with water until a slurry is obtained. The resulting composition is applied to soft tissues and applied to diseased areas. For convenience, a bandage can be applied to the fabric, but it is not necessary. It is necessary to withstand the compress for 40-80 minutes. The procedure should be performed every other day, 2-3 months or more, until a satisfactory result is obtained.
The tincture is easy to prepare. To do this, take 8 tablespoons of dried and crushed white acacia flowers, put 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, dark place for 10 days. For better extraction of medicinal substances, it is recommended to shake the liquid daily. The finished dye is filtered through a layer of gauze and used to scrub the legs.
Use the tincture before going to bed, after rinsing your feet with cold water. The shins and other areas where varicose enlargements are present are carefully rubbed with the composition and allowed to dry. Next, it is 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.
For the treatment of varicose veins, horse chestnut is used in the form of alcohol tincture. To do this, the crushed fruits are mixed with 96% ethyl alcohol in a 1: 3 ratio and infused for two weeks. Subsequently, the agent is filtered and used for applying compresses.
To apply a pack with horse chestnut tincture, dip a piece of soft tissue into the preparation, squeeze it well and apply to the affected area. Next, the fabric is covered with polyethylene and several layers of cotton wool or thick fabric are applied on top. The compress is kept for 30-40 minutes, after which the legs are wrapped in a warm blanket.
It is recommended to carry out 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, which contain substances similar to acetylsalicylic acid. They have antiplatelet and anti-inflammatory effects. For the purpose of treatment, tomatoes are cut into circles, applied to diseased areas and fixed with cling film. The duration of the procedure is 8-12 hours (a compress with tomatoes is applied at night). The course of treatment is daily before bedtime, until the external manifestations of the disease disappear (usually no more than 3 months).
Cabbage, like tomatoes, has a vasoprotective effect. The leaves of the vegetables are sprinkled with water, after which they are placed in a common refrigerator chamber for a day. After the required period, the product is applied to the legs 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 vegetable should acquire a grueling consistency. The resulting product is applied to the legs and feet, spreading it on the skin. Additional fixation of gruel on the legs is not carried out. The duration of the procedure is 1 hour, the frequency is daily, the duration of the course is 2 months.
Both bee submore and honey, propolis and other beekeeping products contain anti-inflammatory and heparin-like substances that help thin the blood. For the purpose of treating varicose veins, honey and propolis are used locally, dipped inside, poison - in the form of a bee sting on the affected areas.
The honey pack is applied according to the general rules for applying packs. For this, the substance is applied to a cloth or gauze, applied to the affected area and covered with polyethylene. After that, the bandage is insulated with cotton wool and fixed with a bandage. Compress with propolis by 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 manipulation is every other day for 2-3 months.
Beeworm is used in the form of an alcoholic tincture. To prepare it, you need to take 1 tablespoon of medicine and mix with 200 ml of 70% ethanol or vodka. After that, the drug is left to infuse for 3 weeks in a dark, dry place. Take the tincture should be 20 drops, 3 times a day, in a 2-week course. You can repeat the course after an equal break.
Bee venom is administered by stinging. The procedure should be carried out by a competent specialized apitherapist, therefore it is not desirable to consider the features of its implementation in the format of this article. Bee venom thins the blood, contains more than 50 substances useful for the human body, increases the tone of the vascular wall. The puncture is performed directly in the areas affected by varicose veins.
The decoction of nettle is prepared using fresh or dried leaves of the plant. At the same time, fresh leaves are ground into gruel, dry ones are ground into powder. Prepared raw materials are poured with boiling water. The ratio of the solid and liquid fractions of the composition should be equal to 1: 8. The mixture is put on low heat and boiled for 3-5 minutes. After that, it is cooled, filtered and taken orally 1/3 cup (70 ml) three times a day. The course of treatment is 1 month.
Nutmeg decoction is prepared similarly to the preparation of nettle decoction. The ratio of nut to water in the mixture should be approximately 1: 5. The nut is pre-crushed. It is necessary to take the finished medicine three times a day. The course of therapy is 3-4 months or more.
Laundry soap itself does not have a 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 application of the drug - 10 hours, frequency of treatment - every day. The course of therapy is 20 procedures.
The broth is prepared from dried calendula flowers, 2 tablespoons of which are poured with 400 ml of boiling water, put on the fire and boiled for 15 minutes. Subsequently, the agent is allowed to cool, filtered and taken 4 times a day, 100 ml. The course of treatment is until the symptoms of the disease disappear. A decoction of calendula is recommended as an auxiliary method of therapy.
With the help of hirudotherapy it is possible to reduce the level of viscosity of the blood, improve its fluidity and prevent the formation of blood clots. Leeches are applied by a hirudotherapist. You shouldn't use this treatment method 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. In order for the therapy to be successful, it is necessary to consult a doctor and strictly follow his instructions.
Otherwise, there may be negative consequences of the treatment such as:
Contraindications for the treatment of varicose veins include the 3rd and 4th degree of pathology. In this case, the disease can only be eliminated by surgery. In addition, traditional medicine is inapplicable with a high risk of thromboembolism, exacerbation of vascular insufficiency, severe course of the disease with cramps in the calf muscles, deposition of large amounts of blood in the affected vessels and a high volume of the affected area.
Running with varicose veins is possible in the first and second stages. At the same time, it is recommended to avoid significant loads on the legs, giving preference to jogging and walking. In the presence of thrombosis, as well as in the later stages of the disease, jogging is not recommended.
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 stretched. 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 the diagnosis of "varicose veins" is made, jogging is no longer able to completely cure the disease.
A doctor's visit for varicose veins should be done as soon as possible. The more advanced the disease is at this time, the less likely it is that the patient will be completely cured. Ideally, if a person visits the clinic at the moment when the first signs are detected: heaviness in the legs, flying pains when standing for a long time, swelling.
With varicose veins, diet plays a significant role in stabilizing the patient's condition and restoring vascular tone.
Recommended to eat:
Dietary restrictions are consistent with a moderate diet. It is forbidden to take alcoholic, excessively salty, spicy, sour drinks and other foods that have irritating properties. Also, don't consume large amounts of coffee, tea, and other beverages that have diuretic properties.
The basis of the prevention of VVV is the rejection of a sedentary lifestyle and static loads on the legs. It is recommended to take a short run or walk several kilometers every day. During the working day, you should take short breaks dedicated to leg gymnastics. Also, you should eat the foods described in the previous section and wear compression tights if necessary. Moderate compression improves blood flow in the superficial veins.
Note:Walking in the workplace also helps prevent varicose veins, if it is within 2-5 kilometers of your place of residence. Refusing a vehicle in favor of hiking will save money, prevent the development of varicose veins, and get a part of a good mood before starting the work day.
Despite the apparent safety, varicose veins are a disease that, under certain conditions, poses a threat to human life. This is especially true for the later stages of the development of the pathology, in which the vascular wall becomes thinner and its integrity is very easily disturbed. Therefore, folk recipe therapy should be started as soon as possible.
To avoid errors and the use of incorrect treatment methods, it is necessary to consult a doctor before starting it.