Varicosity is a multifactorial disease, therefore its treatment must take into account the impact of each of the provoking factors. So, the main reasons for this pathology are called by physicians: hormonal disruptions, excess weight, lifestyle (for example, work involving long standing in a sitting or standing position, constant stress on the legs, a passive lifestyle), unhealthy nutrition, etc.
What is dangerous for varicose veins in women?
Untimely or incorrect treatment of varicose veins in the womb threatens the development of severe complications that do not long to wait. The list of dangerous consequences of varicose veins includes:
- chronic venous insufficiency of the legs;
- thrombophlebitis of superficial veins;
- pulmonary embolism;
- trophic ulcers;
- gangrene.
Unfortunately, often varicose veins are diagnosed precisely against the background of pronounced complications, t. The first symptoms of trouble are few who give due attention. Although timely treatment can stop the pathological process and cope with the disease without surgery.
How should I treat varicose veins in women?
Before the appointment of treatment, a survey should be carried out, which makes it possible to determine the degree of development of the disease. At the initial stages of leg varicosity, complex conservative treatment is effective, the program of which includes:
- compliance with the diet (restricting the use of sweets, flour products, fatty and fried foods, strong tea and coffee, refusal from alcohol, increased consumption of vegetables, fruits, etc.);
- Compression therapy (bandaging of legs with elastic bandage, wearing special elastic stockings, tights);
- therapeutic exercise aimed at normalization of lympho- and venous outflow, arterial influx, improvement of peripheral blood circulation, increase of vascular tone, etc. (useful walking, cycling, swimming);
- massage (can only be done by a qualified technician);
- water procedures (therapeutic baths, douches, contrast showers, whirlpools, etc.);
- drug therapy.
What medicines to treat varicose veins?
The effect of prescription drugs for varicose veins on the feet is mainly directed to:
- maintenance and improvement of venous tone;
- improvement of microcirculation and venous outflow of blood;
- optimization of rheological properties of blood (viscosity, fluidity);
- relief of the symptoms of the disease (pain, swelling, etc.).
In this disease, the following groups of medicines may be prescribed, applied either externally or orally:
- venotonizing drugs (Flebodia, Detralex, Anvenol, Venoruton, Venarus, etc.);
- anticoagulants of systemic action (Aspirin, Krdiomagnol, etc.);
- local anticoagulants (Lyoton, Venolife, Venobene, Giraudoid, etc.);
- thrombocyte disaggregants (Kurantil, Trental, Agapurin, Plavix, etc.);
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (Diclofenac, Ibuprofen, Indomethacin, etc.).
Operative methods of treatment of varicose veins
To date, surgical treatment of varicose, shown in the event of complications, severe pathology, is carried out through gentle minimally invasive procedures that do not require long-term rehabilitation. Such procedures include:
- endovenous laser coagulation of affected veins;
- radiofrequency ablation;
- sclerotherapy ;
- microflebectomy;
- short stripping.
In some cases, several surgical methods are combined, and conservative medical methods are simultaneously applied.