Many people know that varicose veins are a chronic disease.
in which the walls of the veins stretch and lose tone.Veins are visible on the surface of the legs, they look twisted, bumpy and spoil the look.But this is not only an aesthetic problem.With varicose veins, a person suffers from swelling, pain, cramps and a constant feeling of heaviness in the legs.
Why is fluid retained in tissues?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 foot increases in size.And now in the evening, after a day's work, you find it difficult to wear your favorite shoes.And after a while, swelling becomes your constant companion, not calming down even in the morning.
What should you do if your legs are swollen from varicose veins?
The first and most obvious answer to this question is to make an appointment with a phlebologist.These specialists treat vein diseases.After a comprehensive diagnosis (necessarily including ultrasound), the phlebologist designs 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 ease the condition, as they say, "now".Relieve the feeling of heaviness in the legs, look good at an event, get rid of anxiety... Therefore, we will give some recommendations on how to relieve leg swelling from varicose veins:
- use ointments and creams that improve vascular permeability and have an anti-edematous effect.For example, these can be ointments made on the basis of heparin or natural venotonics - horse chestnut, Ginkgo Biloba, grape leaves.These ointments work particularly well in the initial stages of varicose veins and 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 a good exercise that gets the lower leg muscles working).Or go to the 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 leg swelling.For example, when you are sitting or standing, you can place your feet alternately on the toes and then on the heels.Walking on your toes relieves the heaviness in the legs and "wakes up" the muscles.You can make circular movements with your legs or, with your bare feet, grab various small objects from the floor - pencils or ping-pong balls.And if you are at home, do some exercises with your legs raised up - "birch", "bicycle" or "scissors".
- Contrast showers, contrast baths or ice cube massage strengthen the walls of blood vessels well.
How to treat leg swelling with varicose veins with folk remedies
Remember: no single folk remedy, no matter how promising, can cure varicose veins.However, some recipes will help you feel better.
First of all, this is the use of herbs that have a diuretic effect.For example, you can make an infusion from young birch leaves.Or take whole parsley (together with the root), grind it in a meat grinder and pour boiling water over it.Strained infusion can be drunk.
Offers traditional medicine and foot bath recipes.For example, they can be made with the addition of sea salt and mint.Schisandra, chamomile and nettle tone the blood vessels of the legs, which can also be used to make baths.
And a little about compression
As we have already said, the main cause of edema with varicose veins is blood stagnation 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.The special braiding of threads in socks and tights provides the right pressure, which helps blood move up through the veins and avoids 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.