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 are liquids retained in tissues?The cause of edema in varicose veins lies in the increase in pressure in the vessels where the blood stagnates.To reduce this pressure, water leaks 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 a while, swelling becomes your constant companion, not subsiding even in the morning.
What to do if your legs swell due to varicose veins?
The first and most obvious answer to this question is to go to a phlebologist.These specialists treat venous diseases.After a comprehensive diagnosis (which necessarily includes ultrasound), the phlebologist draws up a comprehensive therapeutic program, which will be the most effective treatment for swelling of the legs 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 the legs, look good at an event, eliminate discomfort... Therefore, we will give some tips 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, they could be heparin-based ointments 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 can walk part of the way from work to home (walking is a good exercise that works your lower leg muscles).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 water.
- Do some exercises to relieve swelling in your legs.For example, while sitting or standing, you can place your feet alternately on the toes and then on the heels.Walking on tiptoe relieves the heaviness of the legs and "awakens" 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".
- Contrast showers, contrast baths or ice cube massages strengthen the walls of blood vessels well.
How to treat swelling of the legs with varicose veins with folk remedies
Remember: no folk remedy, no matter how much it promises, can cure varicose veins.However, some recipes will help you feel better.
First of all, this is the use of plants that have a diuretic effect.For example, you can prepare an infusion from young birch leaves.Or take whole parsley (along with the root), grind it in a meat grinder and pour boiling water over it.The filtered infusion can be drunk.
It offers traditional medicine recipes and foot baths.For example, they can be prepared with the addition of sea salt and peppermint.Schisandra, chamomile and nettle tone the blood vessels of the legs, which can also be used for taking baths.
And a little 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 inside them.The best recommendation for anyone diagnosed with varicose veins is to wear compression stockings that are appropriate for your size, as recommended by your doctor.The special weave of the threads of the stockings and tights guarantees the correct pressure, which helps the blood to flow back into the veins and avoids swelling.
Regular implementation of these recommendations will significantly improve the swelling condition.Varicose veins will recede if you undergo comprehensive treatment, and daily exercise, the use of compression stockings and the right regimen will help keep your legs healthy and beautiful for many years.