Varicose veins in the legs are a common disease, occurring in 5.4-19.6% of young women and 80% of premenopausal women.The mechanisms of disease development have not yet been fully understood.However, all researchers agree that the main cause of the pathogenesis of the disease is the blood flow in the veins of the legs, a defect in the venous valves.It is impossible to cure varicose veins, but in most cases it is possible to stop its development.To know which doctor to consult with varicose veins, you need to remember his specialty - phlebologist.Anti-varicose gels can help in the initial stage of disease development (as part of complex therapy).
The principle of action of the gel on diseased veins
Due to insufficient understanding of the mechanisms of disease development, there are diametrically opposed approaches to its treatment.Some doctors suggest abandoning surgical treatment and focusing all efforts on conservative phlebotropic therapy, while others believe in the effectiveness of surgical intervention.Many people do not understand why the veins in their legs appear.The reasons can be different: hereditary factors, bad lifestyle, infectious diseases, pregnancy, hormonal disorders.
However, in the early stages of the disease, it is necessary to provide a strong venotonic and general strengthening effect in order to prevent the increase of the lumen of the vessels and the significant deterioration of 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 faster.The components of the products not only have a beneficial effect on the tone of the veins, but also perfectly eliminate many related symptoms:
- swelling;
- pain and heaviness in the legs;
- convulsions;
- hyperpigmentation of the skin;
- venous network.
Depending on the spectrum of activity and properties of the active substance, anti-varicose gels are divided into different groups:
- Anticoagulants (prevents blood clotting and the formation of blood clots).
- Angioprotectors (improves blood circulation, relieves spasms, reduces vascular permeability).
- Phlebotonics, phleboprotectors (increases the tone of vascular walls, improves blood flow, has an anti-inflammatory effect).
- Corticosteroids (the hormones contained in them act as antiseptics, have a vasoconstrictor effect, eliminate inflammation, dermatitis, ulcers with varicose veins in the legs).
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory gels (neutralize inflammation, relieve pain).
- Antibacterial (relieves inflammation, treats dermatitis, supports the immune system).
- Regeneration (improving metabolism).
- Antiseptics (prescribed for the treatment of ulcers, dermatitis, prevent thrombosis).
- Sorbtive (antimicrobial, absorbent, promotes tissue regeneration).
Tip:Tablets for varicose veins in the legs are the basis for conservative treatment of the disease.But they will act effectively only in combination with other treatment approaches: gymnastics, magnetotherapy, hirudotherapy, pressotherapy.
The most popular gels against varicose veins
There are many popular advertising gels for the treatment of varicose veins.The most suitable drug will be recommended by the specialist after the examination.
Tip:How to treat varicose veins during pregnancy can only be told by a doctor based on the results of examination and laboratory tests.As a rule, expectant mothers are advised to wear compression stockings, do special exercises for pregnant women, and take certain medications against varicose veins.
How can you add a gel treatment?
To increase the effectiveness of the drug, doctors advise not only to follow the recommendations on lifestyle and daily regimen, to take pills, but also to supplement the gels with other components of medical therapy.
- Diet.Food of patients with varicose veins should be rich in vitamin P (rutin).Nuts, black currants, rowan berries, dogfish, apples, carrots, sweet pepper should be in the diet.You should not consume flour, fatty foods, coffee or alcohol.
- Compression form.It can be preventive or curative.It supports the veins, reduces the stress level and reduces the pressure on the veins.
- Traditional medicine: herbal medicine.You should not experiment with all folk recipes against varicose veins, but, for example, you can drink herbal teas from plants that contain useful substances.It is worth using: St. John's wort, chamomile, yarrow, rose hip, calendula, horsetail, medicinal dandelion.It is better to buy them in the form of special anti-varicose collections or check with 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 its effectiveness will be low.