If you understand varicose veins from a deep anatomical point of view, the causes and mechanism of varicose veins formation, it becomes clear that this is a practically incurable disease that can only be stopped by surgery.Sad but true.At first, varicose veins can disturb the young woman only as an aesthetic defect, but later, as the age advances, the process progresses, swelling, pain, heaviness of the leg appear, in addition to thrombophlebitis and, most dangerously, thromboembolism.
This article focuses on home remedies for varicose veins, however, the reader should understand that:
Conservative methods of treating varicose veins can only be interpreted as maintenance therapy before and after surgery;no cream, ointment or lotion will help to change the pressure in the deep veins of the lower extremities.
Wearing a compression garment for varicose veins is of course positive and quite effective, but it is only used as a preventive measure to stop the progression of varicose veins and the further appearance of varicose veins.
I would like to warn our readers not to fall for scam sites with advertisements promoted on the Internet and offering unique discs with a magical method of removing varicose veins - this is a real scam for gullible citizens.Apart from the exercises for the treatment of varicose veins, these discs do not contain any information about the treatment of varicose veins.Indeed, simple exercises will help reduce the heaviness of the legs and relieve swelling, but this can be found absolutely free on any website dealing with varicose veins.
Treatment of varicose veins with leeches
The treatment of varicose veins with leeches is also considered a lie and a scam by most doctors.Many patients, not knowing the essence of the disease, confuse varicose veins with thrombophlebitis and believe that in the case of varicose veins, the blood needs to be "diluted" and leeches help with this.If a person suffers from thrombophlebitis, it is better to use safe drugs that thin the blood.And in the case of varicose veins, treatment with leeches can contribute to the development of allergic dermatitis, trophic ulcers, and pigment spots often remain after the bite.
Creams, ointments, lotions - these can help relieve pain and swelling, but they won't reduce varicose veins
The most effective herb to help relieve tired legs and reduce swelling is horse chestnut.Therefore, if you want to choose a cream or ointment to treat varicose veins, choose products that contain horse chestnut extract.Here are some recipes for using this medicine to treat varicose veins at home:
- Grind the chestnut fruit as finely as possible, then melt the inner fat of the pork in a water bath and add the chestnut mixture in a ratio of 1:1.This composition can be used to lubricate dilated veins and varicose veins.
- Pour 50 g of dried horse chestnut flowers into 500 ml.vodka, leave for 3 weeks, filter.This infusion should be consumed twice a day, 30-40 drops before meals.
- Grind the chestnut fruit, add alcohol, 2 tablespoons of chestnuts to 2 glasses of alcohol, let it stand for 10 days, shake occasionally, and filter.Take 20-30 drops.tinctures 2-3 times a day before meals for 20 days, then take a 10-day break and repeat the course.
These are the recipes that our ancestors used when it was not possible to use plant extracts, which are now found in many creams.For example, horse chestnut can be found in different doses in the following creams, which can be purchased either in a store or in a pharmacy.
Leg exercises for varicose veins
If a person has a hereditary tendency to varicose veins, then any heavy physical activity, especially heavy lifting or serious sports - strength sports, cycling, running - are considered undesirable, as there is a high probability of the development of varicose veins and its complications in adulthood.
It is advisable to do fitness with varicose veins in special compression underwear, which today is produced in the form of very nice stockings and tights.Phlebologists strongly recommend that those suffering from varicose veins, or those suffering from an existing disease, regularly perform therapeutic and preventive exercises that can easily be performed at home.
The recommended series of exercises for varicose veins was developed by leading foreign and Russian specialists, especially for varicose veins patients;simple daily exercises reduce the symptoms of venous insufficiency in the legs, reduce the risk of complications and slow down the progression of the disease.
1 exercise- Relief of leg veins.Breathe evenly and deeply with closed eyes, relaxed;for this you need to put pillows or a special pillow under your feet so that your feet are 20 degrees higher than your body.
Exercise 2- it happens smoothly, slowly.You need to lie down, tuck your legs in, take a deep breath, and when exhaling, bend one leg, pull your knee to your chest.On the next inhale, straighten your legs vertically and lower smoothly.The same exercise should be done with the other leg.
Exercise 3reverse - bicycle.This movement is familiar to everyone;it must also be performed lying down, imagining that you are riding a bicycle, pedaling with your feet.
Exercise 4- Alternately straighten and bend your foot back and forth, only at the ankle joint.
Exercise 5- Alternately straighten and flex your toes.
Exercise 6- Raise your legs, lying on your back, put your arms along your body.Rotate both legs inward and then outward at the same time.
Exercise 7- Without lifting your socks off the floor, walking in place.
Exercise 8- Legs together, arms along the body, while taking a deep breath, slowly stand on your toes and return to the starting position while exhaling.
Exercise 9- While lying down, bend your legs without lifting your feet from the floor.Put your hands on your hips.As you inhale, lift your head and body as your hands slide to your knees.As you exhale, return to the starting position.
Exercise 10- to practice the scissors in a vertical position, this should be done lying down, the arms should be placed along the body, the legs should be alternately crossed, breathing evenly.
Exercise 11for varicose veins - Bend your knees, lying on your back, without lifting your legs from the floor.When you exhale slowly, pull your stomach in and conversely, when you inhale slowly, inflate your stomach.
Exercise 12- Place your legs at a 20-degree angle and, lying on your back, press a small pillow between your legs.Bend at the waist, inhale slowly as you lift your bottom off the bed.As you exhale, return to the starting position.
Exercise 13- Stand with your legs together, arms along your body, move your shoulders back when you inhale, relax your shoulders when you exhale, bend your head forward.
Exercise 14- Lying down, legs at a 20-degree angle.Bend one leg, pull your knee toward your chest, and squeeze your leg with your hand.Then, slowly straighten your legs as your hands slide along your calves to your knees and close your legs tightly together.Lower your leg as your hand slides down your thigh.The same exercise for the other leg.
Exercise 15- After a series of exercises, take a contrast shower on your legs.A stream of cold water alternates with warm water for 5-10 minutes.