The expansion of the veins and the development of their insufficiency is a problem that has bothered humanity since ancient times. Such a pathology is widespread today, so the treatment of varicose veins is an important issue in modern medicine.
There are several ways to get rid of this ailment. Also, in the initial stages, conservative techniques can be used, and in the later stages only surgical intervention helps.
Treatment without surgery is effective only for primary pathological processes not yet expressed, in which case the doctor recommends taking drugs.
Varicose veins are accompanied by a violation of the outflow of blood and its stagnation, therefore, means are used in the treatment to prevent the formation of thrombus. For this, drugs are used for oral administration. In order to act directly on the affected area, ointments are applied. Overall, you can get a good result.
Special tablets are prescribed to increase the tone of the venous wall. The active ingredients contained in these medicines help relieve swelling and strengthen the vascular wall. The use of such drugs is justified only in the initial stage of the disease.
In the complex treatment of varicose veins, an important role is played by the use of special products that reduce congestion and improve venous circulation in the lower limbs.
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Most often, patients visit a doctor at the stage of varicose veins, in which it is impossible to overcome the disease using only conservative methods. In this case, radical surgical techniques are widely used to prevent further progression and the development of rather serious complications.
For effective treatment, phlebologists recommend the following types of surgery:
There are also less invasive methods for treating varicose veins. They appeared relatively recently and are successfully used in modern clinics. How to cure varicose veins with their help?
A modern technique that allows you to get rid of varicose veins effectively, quickly and without consequences. It occurs as soon as possible, the recovery of the patient after such treatment takes about 1-3 hours. Laser coagulation leaves no scars or other marks, it has the fewest complications. Contraindication to use is endarteritis and pronounced atherosclerosis of the vessels of the legs.
It consists in heating the diseased vein, which collapses under this influence and is replaced by connective tissue. Radio frequency irradiation is less painful than other methods, has a short rehabilitation period, and does not require sick leave. The only contraindication is acute thrombophlebitis.
Sclerotherapy is an effective method for the treatment of varicose veins, the essence of which is the introduction of a special sclerosing substance into the vein, which favors its transformation into a fibrous cord. It is performed after a thorough ultrasound examination. Modern drugs used in this method of treatment have a minimal number of side effects.
In addition to general therapy, there is home treatment for varicose veins. There are many different herbs and their collections that promote blood thinning, in the form of decoctions, infusions and compresses, to improve the tone of the venous wall and relieve inflammation. Among them: nettle, hops, horse chestnut.
The use of any methods of treatment, including natural medicine, should be combined with classical methods and only in consultation with the doctor!
Treatment with folk remedies is effective only with the initial signs of the disease, at a later stage with the development of complications, only radical surgical interventions help.
Home treatment for varicose veins involves more than just the use of herbs. For this compress, you can use garlic with butter, rub with apple cider vinegar, apply green tomatoes to sore veins.
A compress made from chopped raw potatoes, sour milk with wormwood, Kalanchoe or chestnut tincture and clay compresses also help.
At home, you can do a special set of exercises to strengthen the lower leg muscles and increase blood flow in the lower torso. When the first signs of leg fatigue, swelling and spider veins appear, leeches are used. Rational nutrition with varicose veins also plays a significant role.
