If you know what varicose veins are from a deep anatomical point of view, what are the causes and mechanisms of the appearance of varicose veins, then it becomes clear that it is a practically incurable disease that can only be stopped surgically.It's sad, but it's true.At first, varicose veins can bother a young woman only as an aesthetic, cosmetic defect, but later, with age, the process progresses and swelling, pain and heaviness appear in the legs, and thrombophlebitis and, most dangerously, thromboembolism can occur.
This article focuses on treating varicose veins at home, but the reader should understand the following:
Conservative methods for treating varicose veins are only useful as maintenance therapy before and after surgery;No cream, ointment or lotion can help change the pressure in the deep veins of the lower extremities.
Wearing compression stockings against varicose veins of course has a positive, quite effective effect, but also only as a preventative measure to stop the progression of varicose veins and the further appearance of enlarged veins.
I would like to warn our readers not to end up on scam sites with advertised advertising on the Internet offering unique discs with a magical method of getting rid of varicose veins - this is a real scam of gullible citizens.Other than anti-varicose vein exercises, these discs do not contain any information about varicose vein treatment.In fact, simple exercises help reduce the feeling of heaviness in the legs and relieve swelling, but they can be found completely free on any varicose veins website.
Treating varicose veins with leeches
Treating varicose veins with leeches is also viewed by most doctors as quackery and fraud.Many patients, not knowing the essence of the disease, confuse varicose veins with thrombophlebitis and believe that with varicose veins the blood should 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 with varicose veins, treatment with leeches can contribute to the development of allergic dermatitis, trophic ulcers and pigment spots after bites.
Creams, ointments, lotions – these can help relieve pain and swelling but do not reduce enlarged veins
The most effective herbal remedy that relieves tired legs and reduces swelling is horse chestnut.Therefore, if you want to choose a cream or ointment for varicose veins, choose products that contain horse chestnut extract.Here are some recipes for using this remedy to treat varicose veins at home:
- Grind the chestnut fruits as finely as possible, then melt the pork fat in a water bath and add the chestnut mixture in a 1/1 ratio.This composition can be used to moisturize enlarged veins and varicose veins.
- Pour dried horse chestnut flowers 50 g into 500 ml.Vodka, let sit for 3 weeks, strain.This infusion should be taken 30-40 drops twice a day before meals.
- Grind the chestnut fruits, add alcohol, 2 tablespoons of chestnuts per 2 glasses of alcohol, leave for 10 days, shake occasionally, strain.Take 20-30 drops.Tinctures 2-3 times a day before meals for a period of 20 days, then a break of 10 days and repeat the course again.
These are the recipes that our ancestors used when it was not possible to use plant extracts that can be found in many creams today.Horse chestnut in different dosages can be found, for example, in the following creams, which can be purchased either in the store or in the pharmacy.
Leg exercises for varicose veins
If a person has a hereditary predisposition to varicose veins, heavy physical activity, especially heavy lifting or heavy sports - weight training, cycling, running - is considered undesirable, since there is a high probability of developing varicose veins and their complications in adulthood.
Fitness with varicose veins is better done in special compression underwear, which today is produced in the form of very beautiful stockings and tights.Phlebologists strongly recommend that people with varicose veins or an existing disease treat varicose veins through regular therapeutic and preventive exercises, which can be easily done at home.
The proposed exercise set for varicose veins was developed by leading foreign and Russian specialists specifically for patients with varicose veins;Simple daily exercises will reduce the symptoms of venous insufficiency in the legs, reduce the risk of complications and slow the progression of the disease.
1 exercise- Relief of the leg veins.You should breathe evenly and deeply with your eyes closed and relax;To do this, you should place pillows or a special pillow under your feet so that your legs are 20 degrees higher than your body.
Exercise 2- it is carried out gently and slowly.You should lie down, pull your legs up, take a deep breath, and as you exhale, bend one leg and pull your knee to your chest.On the next inhalation, stretch your leg straight up and gently lower it.The same exercise should be done with the other leg.
Exercise 3against varicose veins - a bicycle.This movement is known to everyone;It should also be done lying down, imagining that you are riding a bike and pedaling with your feet.
Exercise 4- Stretch and bend your feet alternately, only at the ankle joint.
Exercise 5- Alternately stretch and flex your toes.
Exercise 6- Raise your legs, lie on your back and place your arms along your body.Rotate both feet inward and then outward at the same time.
Exercise 7- Without lifting your socks from the floor, walk in place.
Exercise 8- Feet together, arms along the body as you breathe in deeply, slowly stand on tiptoes and return to the starting position as you breathe out.
Exercise 9- Lie down and bend your legs without lifting your feet off the floor.Place 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- Exercise the scissors in a vertical position, this is done while lying down, arms along the body, legs should be crossed alternately and breathing evenly.
Exercise 11for varicose veins – bend your knees, lie on your back and do not lift your feet from the floor.When you exhale slowly, you inflate your stomach and vice versa, when you inhale slowly, you inflate your stomach.
Exercise 12- Place your legs at a 20-degree angle and, while lying on your back, press a small pillow between your feet.Bend your waist forward and inhale slowly as you lift your buttocks off the bed.As you exhale, return to the starting position.
Exercise 13- Stand with your feet together, arms along your body, move your shoulders back as you inhale, relax your shoulders as you exhale and lower your head forward.
Exercise 14- Lying down, legs at a 20 degree angle.Bend one leg, pull your knee toward your chest and grasp your foot with your hands.Then slowly extend your leg upward as your hands slide down your calf to your knee, gripping your leg tightly.Lower your leg as your hands slide down your thigh.The same exercise for the other leg.
Exercise 15- After a series of exercises, you should do a contrast shower on your feet.A stream of cool water alternates with warm water for 5-10 minutes.