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 crooked, 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 the tissues?The cause of edema in varicose veins lies in the increased pressure in the vessels where 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 day at work, you find it difficult to put on your favorite shoes.And after a while, the swelling becomes your constant companion and does not go away 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 vein diseases.After a comprehensive diagnosis (which necessarily includes an ultrasound scan), the phlebologist draws up a comprehensive therapy program, which will be the most effective treatment for leg swelling due to varicose veins.
But treatment takes time and we want to alleviate the condition, as they say, "right now."Relieve the feeling of heaviness in your legs, look good at an event, get rid of discomfort... Therefore, we will give you some recommendations on how to relieve swelling in your legs due to varicose veins:
- Use ointments and creams that improve vascular permeability and have an anti-edematous effect.For example, they could be ointments made on the basis of heparin or natural venotonics: horse chestnut, Ginkgo Biloba, grape leaves.These ointments work especially well in the early 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 could walk part of the way home from work (walking is a good exercise that works the muscles in your lower leg).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 massaging effect of the water.
- Do some exercises to help relieve leg swelling.For example, while sitting or standing, you can place your feet alternately on your toes and then on your heels.Walking on tiptoe relieves the heaviness of the legs and “wakes up” the muscles.You can perform rotational movements with your feet or, barefoot, grab various small objects from the floor: pencils or ping-pong balls.And if you are at home, do some exercises with raised legs: "birch", "bicycle" or "scissors".
- Contrasting showers, contrasting baths or massages with ice cubes strengthen the walls of blood vessels well.
How to treat leg swelling with varicose veins with home remedies.
Remember: no folk remedy, no matter how much it promises, will not be able to cure varicose veins.However, some recipes will help you feel better.
First of all, it concerns the use of plants that have a diuretic effect.For example, you can make an infusion with 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 recipes for traditional medicine and footbaths.For example, they can be prepared with sea salt and mint.Schisandra, chamomile and nettle tone the blood vessels in the legs, with which you can also 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 causes an increase in pressure in them.The best recommendation for anyone diagnosed with varicose veins is to wear compression stockings tailored to their size as recommended by their doctor.The special thread weave in stockings and pantyhose provides the correct pressure, which helps blood rise through the veins and prevents swelling.
Regular implementation of these recommendations will significantly improve your bloating condition.Varicose veins will disappear if you undergo comprehensive treatment, and daily exercise, wearing compression stockings and the right regimen will help maintain healthy and beautiful legs for many years.