Going to work in the morning, they noticed that the shoes, which were still fit yesterday, are shaking a little today, and by evening it is generally difficult to put on shoes? This is a consequence of leg swelling. But not only the legs swell, often in the morning you can find swelling on the face, under the eyes, in the forehead and nose. Such symptoms appear in people of different ages and with different habits. So what is the reason and what to do to prevent swelling?
Causes of edema
Edema is an excessive accumulation of fluid in the tissues, and the reasons for this can be different.
Among the most probable are the following:
- Malfunctions of the genitourinary system and kidneys.
- Problems in the cardiovascular system.
- Pregnancy.
- Consumption of excess salt and liquid.
- Frequent receptions of aspirin.
- Taking steroids and vasodilators.
- Infectious diseases.
Very often, edema can be the result of diseases of the kidneys, intestines, varicose veins, thrombosis and heart diseases, problems with the thyroid gland, tired legs.
A doctor can identify the cause of edema, and only he can prescribe decongestants.
Diuretic drugs for leg swelling
Before using any diuretic, you need to know exactly the cause of the edema. In most cases, it is edema that is the first alarm bell that reports that one of the internal organs is not working properly.
Using diuretics, puffiness can be removed for a while, but the reason remains, and after a while, the swelling can return. That is why it is very important to consult a doctor who will find the cause and prescribe a comprehensive treatment, which will include decongestants.
Medicines for leg swelling
As we already said, a doctor must determine the cause of puffiness. If this is not a nutritional feature or professional activity, then you need to diagnose before prescribing treatment. Combined therapy can show positive dynamics in the shortest possible time. Diuretics bring not only temporary relief, but can also harm the body, as they reduce the level of potassium, which is considered an indispensable element for optimal heart function.
To strengthen the capillaries, it is necessary to ensure the entry into the body of routine, which reduces brittleness and increases vascular permeability. Also, the body should have enough heparin, it is used for the prevention and treatment of thromboembolic diseases. But most often, doctors prefer ointments and creams that help with leg swelling.
One of the most effective and in great demand is the decongestant Indomethacin. But before use, it is necessary to study contraindications.
"Indomethacin": application
The drug "Indomethacin" is effective against edema. Instructions for use contain information that it perfectly removes inflammatory processes in the lower extremities, helps with edema. Also, this drug is considered an excellent painkiller and antipyretic.
If you decide to use Indomethacin ointment, the instructions for use contain detailed information on the use, follow its instructions. If you apply the ointment to your legs, then it not only helps to relieve pain, but also significantly reduces swelling and erythema.
This drug is also sold in the form of tablets, suppositories, injections, but it is the ointment that gives the effect that is expected of it. It is also achieved quite quickly.
Effective ointments for swelling of the legs
Good and, most importantly, swelling decongestant ointments, which are a huge amount in a pharmacy, are effectively removed. The most popular are:
- "Essaven Gel" - used for varicose veins, inflammatory processes, fatigue and circulatory disorders in the legs.
- Heparin ointment - used for inflammation of the walls of veins located close to the skin, and with blockage.
- "Venitan" (gel or cream), which includes horse chestnut seed. It helps strengthen the walls of the capillaries and reduces their fragility. Blood does not stagnate in the veins, and thus swelling is reduced.
- Troxevasin. The composition of this drug includes rutin, which relieves swelling in the legs, removes inflammation and reduces the permeability of the capillary wall.
- "Lyoton 1000" is used for varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, bruises and hematomas.
Folk remedies for edema
Before starting medical treatment and using decongestants, you can try folk remedies.
With varicose veins, lower limb rubbing is not recommended. In such cases, it is best to use elderberry leaves, which are applied to the nodes.
Feet that are tired, a salt bath will be very useful, it will help your muscles relax and relieve tension. Water should be cool.
Another popular decongestant that is found in every home is ice, which is prepared from the infusion of medicinal herbs: sage, cornflower, chamomile, mint and yarrow.
Also, with edema of the lower extremities, baths from the infusion of horsetail, chamomile and sage help well.
Swelling on the face
Often there are not only swelling of the legs, but also the face, and the reasons can be of various kinds:
- Enlarged lymph nodes.
- Sinusitis, due to which the forehead and upper cheeks swell.
- Dental infections.
- Eye infections.
- Inflammatory processes of the salivary glands.
- Congenital cysts and tumors.
- Cancerous neoplasms.
- Allergy.
Decongestants for the face will help relieve puffiness, but only a doctor should prescribe them, after examining the patient and identifying the cause of the edema.
If the cause of edema on the face is an allergy or hormonal failure, then medication is used. Use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. They will not only help remove inflammation and swelling in the tissues, but also relieve pain. The most popular drugs in this case are Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, Naproxen and others.
In cases where the cause of edema is a deficiency of magnesium in the body, then you need to use decongestants with the content of this element and consume products with its content.
Inhalation from swelling of the face
Inflammatory processes of the eyes and respiratory organs also very often lead to swelling in the face. It can be removed with drugs that drip into the nose in order to narrow the vessels. Such drugs as Nafazolin, Indanazolin, Tetrizolin, and Xylometazoline help to reduce discomfort.
But you can use not only drops in the nose, perfectly remove swelling and inhalation.
Decongestant inhalation is one of the safest and most effective methods of treatment and prevention of rhinitis, acute respiratory infections, pharyngitis, asthma and many other ailments. Active drugs are injected into the respiratory tract, which do not affect the entire body, but only to the area where treatment is required.
Inhalations can be wet, dry, steam, oil and heat and moisture. A decongestant mixture for inhalation may consist of herbal components, antibiotics, propolis, honey, mineral water and other substances that are selected individually for each patient.
Useful mixtures for inhalation
You can remove the inflammatory processes in the airways and sinuses of the nose with a mixture for inhalation. As it can be used:
- A solution of sea salt, which will help in a short time to get rid of swelling of the sinuses.
- Very well help infusion of yarrow, walnut leaf and marshmallow. This mixture helps to relieve cough in the patient and relieves swelling from the face.
- Chlorophyll will help well - an extract from the leaves of eucalyptus, this drug helps to cope with staphylococcal infection.
Inhalations have recently been used in the treatment of many diseases of the upper respiratory tract, because they are the ones who can deliver the drug directly to the focus of the disease.
Baby formula for inhalation
In most cases, with a disease of the respiratory system and nasal sinuses, inhalations are prescribed for children. This method is not only useful and simple enough, it is also safe. Unlike medicines, the mixture penetrates into the lungs, throat, bronchi, sinuses, and practically does not cause side effects, like many antibiotics. Using inhalation, you can cure bronchitis, tracheitis, tonsillitis and viral infections more efficiently and much faster.
Today there are a huge number of inhalation mixtures, but only a few can be called the most effective and popular:
- A mixture of steamed medicinal herbs: fir, juniper, eucalyptus leaves and many others. They have an anti-inflammatory and disinfecting effect.
- Heated to 40 degrees honey, diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 5, will also be an excellent tool for inhalation.
- An infusion of basil, coriander and essential oils helps to have an antifungal effect.
But the most effective means for inhalation for children over the age of 2 years is considered to be a ready-made mixture consisting of ethyl alcohol, purified water, glycerol, tincture of eucalyptus and levomenthol. In the pharmacy, it is sold under the name "Moscarma." Due to its natural composition, it has an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic effect.
Decongestants for the legs or face must be prescribed only by a doctor on the basis of studies and after the cause of edema has been identified. Self-medication can lead to complications and irreversible processes. It is not difficult to pass the examination, it is after it that you can correctly choose the treatment complex, which will include anti-edema drugs.