Many people know that varicose veins are a chronic disease.
where the vein walls stretch and lose tone.Veins appear on the surface of the legs, they appear tortuous, lumpy, and spoil the appearance.But this is not only an aesthetic problem.With varicose veins, a person experiences swelling, pain, cramps, and a constant feeling of heaviness in the legs.
Why is fluid retained in tissue?The cause of edema in varicose veins lies in the increased pressure in the vessels where the blood stagnates.To reduce this pressure, water escapes into the tissue surrounding the vessel, and the size of the foot increases.And now in the evening, after a working day, it's hard for you to wear your favorite shoes.And after a while, swelling becomes your constant companion, not receding even in the morning.
What to do if your legs are swollen with varicose veins?
The first and most obvious answer to this question is to go to an appointment with a phlebologist.This specialist treats vein disease.After a comprehensive diagnosis (must include ultrasound), the phlebologist draws up a comprehensive therapy program, and it will be the most effective treatment for leg swelling due to varicose veins.
But treatment takes time, and we want to reduce the situation, as they say, "now."Relieve the heaviness in the legs, look good at events, get rid of discomfort... Therefore, we will give you some suggestions on how to relieve leg swelling due to varicose veins:
- use ointments and creams that increase vascular permeability and have an anti-edema effect.For example, this can be an ointment made on the basis of heparin or natural venotonics - horse chestnut, Ginkgo Biloba, grape leaves.This ointment works well in the early stages of varicose veins, and it can also be used to prevent edema.
- increase the amount of physical activity allowed for varicose veins.For example, you can walk part of the way home from work (walking is good exercise that gets your lower leg muscles working).Or go to the swimming pool - swimming is very useful for varicose veins.The body in the water is in a comfortable horizontal position, and the load on the legs is combined with the effect of water massage.
- Do some exercise to help relieve the swelling in your legs.For example, while sitting or standing, you can place your feet alternately on your toes and then on your heels.Walking on your toes relieves the weight on the feet and "wakes up" the muscles.You can make rotational movements with your legs or, with bare feet, pick up various small objects from the floor - pencils or ping-pong balls.And if you are at home, do some exercises with raised legs - "birch", "bicycle" or "scissors".
- Contrast bath, contrast bath or massage with ice cubes strengthen the walls of blood vessels well.
How to treat leg swelling with varicose veins with folk remedies
Remember: not a single folk remedy, no matter how many are promised, can cure varicose veins.However, some recipes will help you feel better.
First of all, this is the use of plants that have a diuretic effect.For example, you can make an infusion from young birch leaves.Or take whole parsley (along with the roots), grind it in a meat grinder and pour boiling water over it.Strained infusion can be drunk.
Offers traditional remedies and foot bath recipes.For example, they can be made with the addition of sea salt and mint.Schisandra, chamomile and nettle tones the blood vessels of the feet, which can also be used for bathing.
And a little about compression
As we have said, the main cause of edema with varicose veins is the stagnation of blood in the veins, which leads to increased pressure in them.The best recommendation for anyone diagnosed with varicose veins is to wear compression stockings tailored to your size as recommended by your doctor.A special interlacing of threads in stockings and tights provides the right pressure, which helps blood move up the veins and prevents swelling.
Regular implementation of these recommendations will significantly improve your swelling condition.Varicose veins will recede if you undergo comprehensive treatment, and daily exercise, wearing compression stockings and the right regimen will help maintain healthy and beautiful legs for many years.