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 tortuous, bumpy and spoil the appearance.But it's 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 of 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 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 some time, swelling becomes your constant companion, which does not subside even in the morning.
What to do if your legs swell from varicose veins?
The first and most obvious answer to this question is to see a phlebologist.These specialists treat vein diseases.After a comprehensive diagnosis (must include ultrasound), the phlebologist creates a comprehensive therapeutic program, which 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, "immediately".Get rid of the feeling of heaviness in your legs, look good at an event, get rid of ailments... Therefore, we will give several 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, it can be ointments based on 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 works the calf muscles).Or go to the pool - swimming is very beneficial for varicose veins.The body in the water is in a comfortable horizontal position, and the load on the legs is combined with the water massage effect.
- Do some exercises to help reduce leg swelling.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 in the legs and "wakes up" the muscles.You can make rotational movements with your feet or grab various small objects from the floor with your bare feet - pencils or ping-pong balls.And if you are at home, do a few exercises with your legs raised - "birch", "bicycle" or "scissors".
- Contrast showers, contrast baths or massage with ice cubes strengthen the walls of blood vessels.
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, this 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 (together with the root), grind it in a meat grinder and pour boiling water over it.The strained infusion can be drunk.
Offers traditional medicine recipes and foot baths.For example, they can be made with the addition of sea salt and peppermint.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 in varicose veins is the stagnation of blood in the veins, which leads to an increase in 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 weave of threads in socks and stockings provides the right pressure, which helps the blood to move along the veins and avoid swelling.
Regular application 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 a proper regimen will help maintain healthy and beautiful legs for many years.