Varicose veins is a vascular pathology associated with thinning of the blood vessel wall and the formation of dilatations similar to aneurysms. The disease occurs in both young and old, more often in women. The main method of treating varicose veins is surgery. However, surgery 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 visit your doctor?
The main cause of varicose veins is the weakening of the venous valves of the vascular system of the legs and the reduction of 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. Later, the muscle fibers responsible for the direction of blood flow atrophy, and the nerve endings that innervate the tone of the veins die off. The disease enters a phase 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 disease symptoms. 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 used in the treatment of osteoporosis, as well as in menopause. If signs of varicose veins appear in such a situation, the existing scheme of pharmacological therapy should be canceled and a new one should be chosen. Otherwise, it will be extremely difficult to correct the condition of the veins.
Timely diagnosis of varicose veins enables successful treatment of veins without the use of complex medical techniques. Unfortunately, the first signs of the disease very often go unnoticed, which is why the patient seeks help too late.
To avoid this, talk to your doctor if you have any of the following symptoms:
In the later stage of the disease, patients notice the appearance of transient pain, which intensifies after long walks and prolonged standing in an upright position. Visually, in the area of the ankles, there is a dough, a 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 pharmacological therapy for people who have constant strength and pain, leg cramps, itchy skin, which is evidence of trophic disorders. The patient's veins are significantly dilated, deformed and firmly elastic. Only surgery will help fix the situation.
Leg extension has 4 stages of development. In the first stage of the disease, the symptoms may not appear in any way. In some cases, there is a feeling of heaviness in the legs, fatigue, and telangiectasias appear. Patients complain of recurrent swelling of the legs, which, however, can be easily alleviated by taking a mild diuretic.
At the beginning of the second phase, the symptoms of the disease intensify, its signs become more vivid and noticeable. Patients complain of the appearance of noticeable nodules in the veins, periodic numbness and itching in the area of pathology, transient pain. Examination of the legs reveals edema, tissue pastosity.
By the third stage of varicose vein development, the patient's condition has significantly worsened. The affected veins become significantly thickened, deformed, hard and painful. Painful sensations become permanent. There is a high risk of thrombosis and thromboembolism. It is possible to form trophic ulcers.
Note:varicose vein damage in the third stage of varicose veins can cause profuse bleeding, which can only be stopped in a medical organization.
Primary varicose vein is a form of disease in which vascular changes develop independently, under the influence of provoking factors and genetic predisposition of the patient. Primary include extensions that occur in women during pregnancy, during standing, and obesity. Also, the disease can be caused by wearing too tight underwear, which narrows 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 secondary type of disease develops after some infectious processes, with tumors or vascular injuries.
As mentioned above, folk remedies against varicose veins are effective only in the initial (1-2 stages) of the disease. The use of traditional medicine techniques should be carried out after consultation with the treating physician and qualified evaluations of the efficacy 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, alleviate edema and activate blood circulation. The drug should be handled with care, because 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 the basin and add 0. 5 liters of vinegar. After that, you need to lower your feet 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 temperature of the bath water must not be lower than 20 ° C.
To apply the dressing, dilute the vinegar 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 it is moistened and applied to the lower legs. Put plastic wrap over the fabric and put a bandage. The duration of the procedure does not exceed one hour. The dressing should be applied every other day, for 1-2 weeks.
Note: If you experience severe burning 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 form a dough. The resulting composition is applied to soft tissue and applied to diseased areas. For convenience, a bandage can be placed over the fabric, but this is not necessary. The compress should last 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 make yourself. To do this, take 8 tablespoons of dried and crushed white acacia flowers, put them in a bowl of sufficient size and pour 20 ml of vodka. The resulting mixture is well covered with a lid and placed in a dry and dark place for 10 days. For better extraction of medicinal substances, daily shaking of the liquid is recommended. The finished tincture is filtered through a layer of gauze and used to rub the feet.
Use tincture before bed, after rinsing feet with cold water. The lower legs and other areas where they are dilated are carefully rubbed with the composition and left to dry. After that, it is recommended to lay the limbs on the roller so that they are in a raised position. The duration of therapy is 3 months, and the frequency of treatment is daily.
Wild chestnut is used in the form of an alcoholic tincture to treat varicose veins. To do this, the chopped fruit is mixed with 96% ethyl alcohol in a ratio of 1: 3 and given an infusion for two weeks. Thereafter, the agent is filtered and used to apply the coating.
To apply a dressing with wild chestnut tincture, soak a piece of soft tissue in the preparation, squeeze it thoroughly and apply to the affected area. After that, the fabric is covered with polyethylene, and several layers of cotton wool or thick fabric are applied to it. The compress is kept 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 purpose of treatment, the tomato is cut into circles, applied to the diseased areas and fixed with a transparent foil. The duration of the procedure is 8-12 hours (a dressing with tomatoes is applied at night). The course of treatment is daily before bedtime, until the external manifestations of the disease disappear (usually no longer than 3 months).
Cabbage, like tomatoes, has some vasoprotective effect. The vegetable leaves are sprayed with water, after which they are placed in a common refrigerator compartment 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, and the frequency is daily. The duration of therapy is 1 month.
To eliminate the symptoms of varicose veins, several large tubers of potatoes are peeled, washed and grated on a fine grater. Vegetables should get the consistency of porridge. The resulting product is applied to the feet and legs, smearing it on the skin. Additional fixation of the pulp on the legs is not performed. The duration of the procedure is 1 hour, the frequency is daily, the course lasts 2 months.
Both bee submore and honey, propolis and other bee products contain anti-inflammatory and heparin-like substances that help dilute the blood. For the purpose of treating varicose veins, honey and propolis are used topically, immersed inside, poison - in the form of bee stings in the affected areas.
Honey compress is applied in accordance with the general rules for the application of coatings. For that, the substance is applied on 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 coating with propolis technique is no different 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.
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. After that, the drug is left to infuse for 3 weeks in a dark and dry place. The tincture must be taken in 20 drops, 3 times a day, for 2 weeks. You can repeat the course after an equal break.
Bee venom is given by stinging. The procedure should be performed by a competent specialist apitherapist, so it is inappropriate to consider the features of its application in the format of this article. Bee venom dilutes the blood, contains more than 50 substances useful for the human body, increases the tone of the vascular wall. The burning sensation is performed directly on the areas affected by varicose veins.
Nettle decoction is prepared from fresh or dried leaves of the plant. At the same time, fresh leaves are ground into porridge, and dry into powder. The prepared raw materials are poured over boiling water. The ratio of solid and liquid fraction of the composition should be equal to 1: 8. The mixture is put on low heat and cook 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.
Nutmeg decoction is prepared in a manner similar to the preparation of nettle decoction. The ratio of nuts to water in the mixture should be approximately 1: 5. The nut is pre-chopped. The finished medicine should be taken 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 fats.
The following recipe is considered the most effective:
Duration of drug administration - 10 hours, frequency of treatment - daily. The course of therapy is 20 procedures.
The soup is prepared from dried marigold flowers, of which 2 tablespoons are poured with 400 ml of boiling water, put on fire and cook for 15 minutes. After that, 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. The use of marigold ointments as an auxiliary method of therapy is recommended.
With the help of hirudotherapy, it is possible to reduce the level of blood viscosity, improve its fluid and prevent the formation of blood clots. Leeches are used by a chiropractor. 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 of 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, possible negative consequences of treatment, such as:
Contraindications for the treatment of varicose veins include grade 3 and 4 pathology. In this case, the disease can be eliminated only by surgery. Also, traditional medicine is inapplicable with a high risk of thromboembolism, worsening vascular insufficiency, severe course of the disease with cramps in the muscle leaves, deposition of large amounts of blood in the affected vessels and a large amount of the affected area.
Running with varicose veins is possible in the first and second phase. At the same time, it is recommended to avoid significant loads on the legs, giving preference to running and walking. In the presence of thrombosis, as well as in the later stages of the disease, running is not recommended.
Varicose veins can be solved 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 a diagnosis of “varicose veins” is made, running is no longer able to cure the pathology completely.
Seeing a doctor for varicose veins should happen as soon as possible. The more advanced the disease at this time, the less likely it is that the patient will be completely cured. Ideally, if a person visits the clinic at the time of detection of the first signs: heaviness in the legs, flying pains when standing for a long time, swelling.
In varicose veins, diet plays a significant role in stabilizing the patient's condition and restoring vascular tone.
Recommended for eating:
Dietary restrictions are consistent with a generally frugal diet. It is forbidden to take alcoholic beverages, excessively 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 basis of VVV prevention is the rejection of inactive life and static loads on the legs. It is recommended to run 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 the foods described in the previous section and wear compression leggings if necessary. Moderate compression improves blood flow in the superficial veins.
Note:Even a walk to the workplace will help prevent varicose veins if it is at a distance of 2-5 kilometers from the place of residence. Refusing a vehicle in favor of hiking will save you money, prevent the development of varicose veins, and gain some good mood before the start of the work 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 pathology development, in which the vascular wall becomes thinner and its integrity is very easily compromised. Therefore, therapy with folk recipes should be started as soon as possible.
To avoid mistakes and the use of incorrect treatment methods, it is necessary before consulting a doctor.