According to unknown reasons, the arteries of the legs are affected by a disease that provokes a complete closure of the lumen of the vessels (obliteration), severe circulation and gangrene. The endarteritis of the lower limbs is only in chronic form, as the pathology constantly progresses and it is impossible to cure it, especially in later stages of development with a large number of dead soft tissues and skin.
Symptoms of the obliterating endarteritis of the lower extremities
The described disease is characterized by the following clinical manifestations:
- sensation of crawling on the surface of the legs;
- increased sweating of the skin with feet;
- the formation of ulcers on the lower limbs;
- periodically arising feeling of numbness and freezing of legs;
- fragility, delamination and blue hair on the toes;
- dryness, pale skin on the legs;
- regular appearance of swelling of the lower extremities;
- fast fatigue during walking, even slow walking pace;
- decrease in the pulse rate in the artery at the rear of the foot;
- pain and cramps when walking, in severe cases and at rest.
A very specific symptom of this disease is intermittent claudication. The patient stops every few steps because of severe spasms.
Treatment of obliterating endarteritis of the vessels of the lower extremities
As already mentioned, completely stop the progression of pathology and cure it is impossible. Drug therapy is aimed at slowing the obliteration of blood vessels and dying of soft tissues:
1. Glucocorticosteroid hormones:
- Hydrocortisone;
- testosterone propionate;
- Prednisolone;
- Methyltestosterone.
2. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antispasmodics :
- Diclofenac;
- Voltaren;
- Ketoprofen;
- But-Shpa;
- Papaverine.
3. Antiaggregants and anticoagulants:
- Pentoxifylline;
- Aspirin;
- Clopidogrel;
- Dicoumarin;
- Phenylin;
- Pelentan.
4. Vitamins and multivitamins:
- Supradin;
- Multi-Tubbs;
- Alphabet;
- Ascorutin;
- group B.
When endarteritis it is necessary to quit smoking, to drink alcohol. It is necessary to move more, for example, cycling and swimming are very useful.
As supporting measures, various methods of physiotherapeutic effects are shown, visits to specialized sanatoriums.
If conservative treatment has proved ineffective, surgical intervention is recommended, right up to the amputation of the leg.
Therapy of the obliterating endarteritis of the lower extremities by folk remedies
The use of alternative medicine in the examined disease is practically useless. With the help of folk remedies, you can only cleanse the vessels a little.
Mixture to improve the composition and reduce blood density
Ingredients:
- orange - 2 pieces;
- lemon - 2 pieces;
- honey - 1 tbsp. a spoon.
Preparation and use
Grind in the blender citrus or grind them with a meat grinder. Mix with honey, put in a glass jar. 30 minutes before lunch, eat 3 teaspoons of the resulting mixture.