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 curved, lumpy and spoil the appearance.But this is not just 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 around the vessel and the leg increases in size.And now in the evening, after a working day, it is difficult for you to put on your favorite shoes.And after a while, swelling becomes your constant companion, which does not decrease even in the morning.
What to do if your legs swell with varicose veins?
The first and most obvious answer to this question is to make an appointment with a phlebologist.These specialists treat diseases of the veins.After a comprehensive diagnosis (mandatory including ultrasound), the phlebologist prepares a comprehensive therapeutic program and this will be the most effective treatment for leg swelling due to varicose veins.
But treatment takes time, and we want to relieve the condition, as they say, "right now."Relieve the feeling of heaviness in the legs, look good at an event, get rid of discomfort... Therefore, we will give some recommendations on how to relieve leg swelling due to varicose veins:
- use ointments and creams that improve vascular permeability and have an anti-edematous effect.For example, these can be ointments based on heparin or natural venotonics - horse chestnut, ginkgo biloba, grape leaves.These ointments work especially well in the initial stage of varicose veins and can also be used to prevent swelling.
- increasing 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 massage effect of the water.
- Do some exercises to relieve swelling in your feet.For example, while sitting or standing, you can place your feet alternately on the toes and then on the heels.Walking on tiptoes relieves the weight in the legs and "wakes up" the muscles.You can make rotating movements with your legs or, with bare feet, grab various small objects from the floor - pencils or ping-pong balls.And if you are at home, do a few exercises with raised legs - "birch", "bicycle" or "scissors".
- Contrast showers, contrast baths or massage with ice cubes strengthen the walls of blood vessels well.
How to treat leg swelling with varicose veins with folk remedies
Remember: no folk remedy, no matter how promising, can cure varicose veins.However, a few recipes will help you feel better.
First of all, it is the use of plants that have a diuretic effect.For example, you can make an infusion of young birch leaves.Or take whole parsley (along with the root), grind it in a meat grinder and pour boiling water over it.The strained infusion can be drunk.
Offers traditional medicine and recipes for foot baths.For example, they can be made with the addition of sea salt and mint.Schizandra, chamomile and nettle tone the blood vessels of the legs, which can also be used for baths.
And a little about compression
As we have already 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.The special weaving of threads in the socks and tights provides the right pressure, which helps the blood to move up the veins and avoid swelling.
Regular application of these recommendations will significantly improve your condition with edema.Varicose veins will disappear if you undergo comprehensive treatment, and daily exercise, wearing compression stockings and the right regimen will help you maintain healthy and beautiful legs for many years.