Varicose veins of the legs are a fairly common condition, occurring in 5.4-19.6% of young women and 80% of premenopausal women.The mechanisms of disease development are not yet fully understood.But all researchers agree that the leading cause of the pathogenesis of the disease is the reflux of blood in the veins of the legs, a defect in the venous valves.It is impossible to cure varicose veins, but in most cases it is possible to stop their development.To know which doctor to contact with varicose veins, you need to remember his specialization - phlebologist.In the initial stage of disease development (as part of complex therapy) anti-varicose gels can help.
The principle of action of the gel on diseased veins
Due to insufficient understanding of the mechanisms of disease development, there are diametrically opposed approaches to its treatment.Some doctors suggest abandoning surgical treatment and focusing all efforts on conservative phlebotropic therapy, while others are convinced of the effectiveness of surgical intervention.Many people cannot understand why their leg veins are bulging.The reasons can be different: hereditary factors, bad lifestyle, infectious diseases, pregnancy, hormonal disorders.
But in the initial stages of the disease, it is necessary to provide a powerful venotonic and general strengthening effect in order to prevent an increase in the lumen of the veins and a significant deterioration of blood circulation and blood properties.
Gels against varicose veins have a softer consistency than creams, so they are better applied to the skin and absorbed faster.The components of the products not only have a beneficial effect on the tone of the veins, but also perfectly relieve many associated symptoms:
- swelling;
- pain and heaviness in the legs;
- convulsions;
- hyperpigmentation of the skin;
- venous network.
Depending on the spectrum of action and the specificity of the active substance, gels against varicose veins are divided into different groups:
- Anticoagulants (prevent blood clotting and the formation of blood clots).
- Angioprotectors (improves blood circulation, relieves spasms, reduces vascular permeability).
- Phlebotonics, phleboprotectors (increase the tone of the vein walls, improve blood flow, have an anti-inflammatory effect).
- Corticosteroids (hormones in their composition act as antiseptics, have a vasoconstrictor effect, eliminate inflammation of the legs, dermatitis, ulcers with varicose veins).
- Anti-inflammatory gels with non-steroids (neutralize inflammation, relieve pain).
- Antibacterial (relieve inflammation, treat dermatitis, support the immune system).
- Regenerating (improving metabolism).
- Antiseptics (prescribed for the treatment of ulcers, dermatitis, prevention of thrombosis).
- Sorbtive (show antimicrobial, absorbent activity, promote tissue regeneration).
Tip:tablets from varicose veins of the legs are the basis for conservative treatment of the disease.But they will work effectively only in combination with other treatment approaches: gymnastics, magnetotherapy, hirudotherapy, pressotherapy.
The most popular gels against varicose veins
There are many popular gels advertised for the treatment of varicose veins.The most suitable drug will be recommended by a specialist after an examination.
Tip:How to treat varicose veins during pregnancy can only be told by a doctor based on the results of the examination and laboratory tests.As a rule, expectant mothers are advised to wear compression stockings, do special exercises for pregnant women and take certain medications against varicose veins.
How can you supplement the gel treatment?
In order to increase the effectiveness of the drug, doctors recommend not only following the advice on lifestyle and daily routine, taking pills, but also supplementing the gels with other components of medical therapy.
- diet.The food of patients with varicose veins should be rich in vitamin P (rutin).The diet should include nuts, currants, rowan berries, sea buckthorn, apples, carrots and sweet peppers.You should not consume flour, fatty foods, coffee and alcohol.
- Compression jersey.It can be preventive or curative.Supports the veins, reduces the stress level and reduces the pressure on the vessels.
- Traditional medicine: herbal medicine.You should not experiment with all folk recipes against varicose veins, but for example, you can drink herbal teas from plants that contain useful substances.It is worth using: St. John's wort, chamomile, yarrow, rose hip, calendula, horsetail, medicinal dandelion.It is best to buy them in the form of special collections against varicose veins or consult your doctor about the composition and proportions of the recommended collection.They contain many flavonoids, antioxidants and salicylates.
Gels against varicose veins are one of the important components of medical therapy.They cannot act as a single method of treatment, but without them its effectiveness will be lower.