Varicose veins on the legs are a fairly common disease that occurs in 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 leg veins, a defect in the venous valves.It is impossible to cure varicose veins, but in most cases it is possible to prevent their development.To know which doctor to contact with varicose veins, you need to remember his specialization - phlebologist.At the initial stage of the development of the disease (as part of complex therapy), anti-varicose 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 opposed 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 leg veins bulge.The reasons may be different: hereditary factors, improper 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 to prevent 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 are better applied to the skin and absorbed more quickly.The components of the products not only have a beneficial effect on the tone of the veins, but also perfectly alleviate many associated symptoms:
- swelling;
- pain and heaviness in the legs;
- convulsions;
- skin hyperpigmentation;
- venous network.
Depending on the spectrum of action and the specifics of the active substance, gels against varicose veins are divided into different groups:
- Anticoagulants (prevent blood clotting and the formation of blood clots).
- Angioprotectors (improve blood circulation, relieve spasms, reduce vascular permeability).
- Phlebotonics, phleboprotectors (increase the tone of the vein walls, improve blood flow, have an anti-inflammatory effect).
- Corticosteroids (the hormones in their composition act as antiseptics, have a vasoconstrictor effect, relieve inflammation in the legs, dermatitis, ulcers with varicose veins).
- Anti-inflammatory gels with non-steroids (neutralize inflammation, relieve pain).
- Antibacterial (relieves inflammation, treats dermatitis, supports the immune system).
- Regenerating (improving metabolism).
- Antiseptics (prescribed for the treatment of ulcers, dermatitis, prevention of thrombosis).
- Sorptive (shows antimicrobial and absorbent activity, promotes tissue regeneration).
Tip:Pills for varicose veins on the legs are the basis of 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 gels advertised for treating varicose veins.The most suitable medicine will be recommended by a specialist after examination.
Tip:The treatment of varicose veins during pregnancy can only be advised by a doctor, based on the results of examinations 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 gel treatment?
To increase the effectiveness of the drug, doctors recommend not only following advice on lifestyle and daily routine, taking tablets, but also supplementing gels with other components of medical therapy.
- Diet.The diet of patients with varicose veins should be rich in vitamin P (routin).The diet should include walnuts, black currants, rowan berries, hawthorn, apples, carrots and peppers.You should not consume flour, fatty foods, coffee or alcohol.
- Compression shirt.It can be preventive or curative.Supports the veins, reduces stress levels and reduces pressure in the vessels.
- Traditional medicine: herbal medicine.You should not try all popular recipes against varicose veins, but, for example, you can drink herbal teas from 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 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 therapy.They cannot act as a single method of treatment, but without them their effectiveness will be lower.