Varicose veins in the legs are a fairly common disease, affecting 5.4-19.6% of young women and 80% of premenopausal women.The mechanisms of disease development have not yet been fully studied.But all researchers agree that the main cause of the pathogenesis of the disease is blood reflux 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 go to in case of varicose veins, it is necessary to remember his specialization: the phlebologist.At the initial stage of the development of the disease (as part of complex therapy), antivaricose gels can help.
The principle of action of the gel on diseased veins.
Due to insufficient understanding of the mechanisms of development of the disease, there are diametrically opposite approaches to its treatment.Some doctors suggest abandoning surgical treatment and putting all efforts into conservative phlebotropic therapy, while others convince of the effectiveness of surgical intervention.Many people cannot understand why the veins in their legs protrude.The reasons may be different: hereditary factors, poor 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 avoid an increase in the lumen of the veins and a significant deterioration in blood circulation and blood properties.
Gels against varicose veins have a softer consistency than creams, so they apply better to the skin and are 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;
- skin hyperpigmentation;
- venous network.
Depending on the spectrum of action and the specific characteristics of the active ingredient, 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 walls of the veins, improve blood flow, have an anti-inflammatory effect).
- Corticosteroids (the hormones in their composition act as antiseptics, have a vasoconstrictive effect, relieve inflammation in the legs, dermatitis, ulcers with varicose veins).
- Anti-inflammatory gels with non-steroidal (neutralize inflammation, relieve pain).
- Antibacterial (relieves inflammation, treats dermatitis, supports the immune system).
- Regenerating (improvement of metabolism).
- Antiseptics (prescribed for the treatment of ulcers, dermatitis, prevention of thrombosis).
- Sortivo (shows antimicrobial and absorbent activity, promotes tissue regeneration).
Advice:Pills for varicose veins in the legs are the basis for conservative treatment of the disease.But they will only act effectively in combination with other treatment approaches: gymnastics, magnetotherapy, hirudotherapy, pressotherapy.
The most popular gels against varicose veins.
There are many popular advertised gels for the treatment of varicose veins.A specialist will recommend the most suitable drug after an examination.
Advice:Only a doctor can tell you how to treat varicose veins during pregnancy, based on the results of the examination and laboratory tests.As a rule, pregnant women are recommended to wear compression stockings, do special exercises for pregnant women, and take certain medications against varicose veins.
How can you complement the gel treatment?
To increase the effectiveness of the drug, doctors recommend not only following advice on lifestyle and daily routine, taking pills, but also supplementing the gels with other components of medical therapy.
- Diet.The diet of patients with varicose veins should be rich in vitamin P (rutin).The diet should include walnuts, black currants, rowan berries, sea buckthorn, apples, carrots and sweet peppers.You should not consume flour, fatty foods, coffee or alcohol.
- Compression jersey.It can be preventive or curative.Supports veins, reduces stress level and reduces pressure on vessels.
- Traditional medicine: phytotherapy.It is not worth experimenting with all popular recipes against varicose veins, but, for example, you can drink infusions of plants that contain beneficial substances.It is worth using: St. John's wort, chamomile, yarrow, rose hips, calendula, horsetail, medicinal dandelion.It is best to purchase them in the form of special anti-varicose collections or consult with 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 treatment.They cannot act as a single treatment method, but without them their effectiveness will be less.