Lower extremity vein thrombosis interferes with blood flow. The method of treatment is determined by a phlebologist. Once the correct diagnosis is made, the doctor will prescribe the best and most effective medicine for the disease. From varicose veins of the lower extremities, you can use ointments, gels, tablets, traditional medicine. No matter what medication your doctor prescribes, his main task is to eliminate varicose veins and normalize blood flow in the lower extremities.
Therapeutic methods in combination against varicose veins provide quick recovery. In addition to conservative and traditional treatment, physical exercise, diet, contrast casting are considered effective methods of therapy.
Drug Therapy
The main goal of drug treatment is to minimize the clinical manifestations of varicose blood vessels, prevent negative consequences and normalize blood circulation.
The disadvantage of conservative treatment is the fact that the therapy corrects the symptoms but does not eliminate the problem completely.
There are different types of drugs:
- Phlebotonics- help improve the tone of the venous walls, eliminate swelling of the legs. The tablet form is not recommended to be taken in the first trimester of pregnancy.
- Blood thinners- prevent the process of blood clots. It is used to treat thrombophlebitis.
- Anti-inflammatory drugs- this type is represented by anti-inflammatory analgesics that do not contain steroids.
It is absolutely unrealistic to cure varicose veins. When it appears, deformed vessels will not be able to return to their original shape under any circumstances. With the help of operations, the veins that lie on the surface are removed. However, deep veins cannot return to normal in this way. They are difficult to diagnose. Upon completion of surgery, there is a high probability, about eighty percent, that varicose veins will reappear after some time.
If you combine the methods of therapy and carry out prevention, then the development process is stopped, preventing the occurrence of complications. But, it is necessary to pass the examination for the whole life and attend the consultations of a phlebologist.
Using tablets
The drug in the form of tablets is the most effective and most popular form of treatment of varicose veins on the legs. The tablets are prescribed by a doctor if it is impossible to use the drugs locally.
Tablets against varicose veins on the legs can be used in combination with compression therapy and topical medications.
Therapeutic properties of tablets:
- improve leg vein tone;
- speed up blood flow;
- eliminate the inflammatory process;
- accelerate lymphatic drainage;
- eliminate microcirculatory changes.
Classification of drugs against varicose veins in the legs:
- phlebotonics; corticosteroids; non-steroidal analgesics; aspirin and its derivatives;
- drugs to prevent thrombosis.
Phlebotonics are very effective due to their therapeutic properties:
- has no adverse effects from the gastrointestinal tract;
- eliminate burns and swelling of the legs.
Fat in the treatment of disease
Ointment not only helps heal varicose veins in the legs, but is also a preventative measure.
For the treatment of the disease, doctors often recommend the use of ointments that have the following therapeutic effect:
- reduce leg pain;
- eliminate leg swelling;
- improve valve system performance;
- increase the tone of the vein walls;
- reduce the risk of complications.
Depending on the therapeutic effect, ointments are classified:
- Contains heparin.It has a resorption effect, prevents the formation of blood clots, stagnant processes.
- Contains venoactive components. Fats, which include sweet clover, wild chestnut extract, buttocks help relieve pain, strengthen veins in the legs.
- Contains non-steroidal substances.Drugs are used for preventive purposes to prevent blood clots and to treat thrombophlebitis. Medications help eliminate the inflammatory process, help reduce leg pain.
- Contains glucocorticoid hormones.They are a highly effective drug that eliminates pain in the lower extremities and the inflammatory process. The disadvantage is the large number of contraindications and negative consequences.
The use of ointments is desirable in the early stages of development of varicose veins. During this period, the patient may be disturbed by the following symptoms:
- feeling of heaviness and pain in the legs;
- itching in the lower limbs;
- swelling of the legs;
- spider veins and veins appear on the skin.
Ointment helps to eliminate these symptoms, and also performs the following therapeutic functions: normalizes microcirculation, prevents the process of thrombus formation and dissolves blood clots if present.
For the selected ointment for the treatment of varicose veins to work, it is necessary to take into account the appointment and advice of the attending physician. This disease can only be treated when it is in its infancy. It is important to use the ointment at the right time. It is necessary to suppress the process of pathology. Many people who have such a problem wonder if they are selling a not very expensive and effective ointment. Affordability is of great importance to most.
Many phlebologists think why different fat compositions from varicose veins of the lower extremities differ significantly in price. Some people find it impossible to get expensive drugs. Therefore, they prefer not very expensive analogues. When a drug is assigned a cost, attention is mainly paid to the composition, the value of each component, and the cost.
Star ointment on the feet is applied externally, applied 3 times a day on the affected area of skin. The course of application of the ointment is 14 days. In the presence of spider veins on the face, it is recommended to include anti-couperose agents in the therapy complex. The use of ointments is not recommended in the presence of lesions, skin ulcers, as well as in case of an allergic reaction to the composition of the product.
Cream for the treatment of ailments
The cream contains an active substance that helps relieve pain and strengthen vein walls. The cream often contains vitamins C, B1, B5. Thanks to vitamins, the walls of blood vessels are strengthened, and the regeneration process is accelerated.
Varicose veins complicate the process of penetration of active substances into the tissues of the legs, so due to the effectiveness of treatment, the concentration of coagulant must be high. Despite the fact that the tool is easy to use, it is not recommended to be used as the main method of therapy.
Compression garments
Compression stockings have been successfully proven in the treatment of varicose veins. Improves the condition of blood vessels, speeds up blood flow and prevents congestion.
Despite the effectiveness of compression stockings, wearing does not eliminate the cause of the pathology. Therefore, compression garments can be used as an additional remedy against varicose veins, eliminating pain and swelling.
Traditional medicine
Only a qualified professional can suggest the best therapeutic remedy for removing varicose veins. In the initial stages of the disease, treatment can be carried out at home with the help of traditional medicine. It is recommended to discuss folk remedies with your doctor so as not to aggravate the situation.
Some effective folk recipes:
- Garlic must be grated and mixed with butter in a ratio of 1 to 2. After that, the resulting pulp is applied to the affected veins, fixed on the limbs with paper and a thick cloth. The compress must be made before bedtime and left overnight.
- To prepare the chestnut infusion, it is necessary to pour 50 g of raw materials with 500 ml of alcohol. The product should be infused for 2 weeks and then filtered. It is recommended to take the tincture three times before meals with liquid.