Varicose veins occur mainly in women. In more rare cases, this misfortune applies to men. The average age of the problem in patients is 24 years or older. Therapist is involved in the treatment of varicose veins. In the early stages of the disease, you can use strengthening ointments for veins on the legs. Under the condition of regular use, they accelerate the local blood flow, do not allow the disease to worsen. If you adjust your lifestyle and begin to regularly use effective ointments for leg veins, then varicose veins can go away completely (if the patient had an initial stage). But what means give a good result? About this article.
Causes of varicose veins on the legs and methods of getting rid of pathology
What happens with varicose veins, why does this disease develop? Normal blood supply to the limbs is provided by a whole system of blood vessels. Blood flows from the heart to them without difficulty (from top to bottom), reverse current (from bottom to top) provides a contraction of the heart and a system of venous valves that “lock” the fluid between contractions, preventing it from moving in the opposite direction. With a violation of blood circulation, the walls of the veins begin to thin out, nodes and blood clots appear.
If you began to notice that in the evenings there was an unpleasant pain in the area behind the knees, and also a thin mesh of protruding veins appeared in this place, then it makes sense to seek the advice of a phlebologist. In the early stages of varicose veins, you can get rid of the manifestations of this ailment if you change your lifestyle and begin treatment. Here are the reasons why varicose veins most often develop:
- Sedentary lifestyle. Office workers, drivers, teachers, who are forced to sit in a chair for hours in one position, are prone to the development of varicose veins. If it is not possible to change work, then you need to get up at least once an hour to walk, make a light stretch. Of course, this will not solve the problem radically, but the blood flow in the leg area is slightly activated.
- Workers who are forced to stand on their feet or endure heavy loads - hairdressers, movers, salesmen - are also at risk. When a person is on his feet for a long period of time, blood flow is disturbed. Blood accumulates and is retained in the lower extremities, which is why veins experience a lot of stress. To reduce it, you need to sit down at least 15 minutes once an hour. You can also try to stand on one leg, then on the other - such a simple way will also help partially reduce the load on the veins.
- The period of pregnancy often becomes the very time when a woman notes the first signs of varicose veins of her lower limbs. This is due to the fact that the weight increases sharply, and the vessels are not able to tolerate such a load. Ointments for leg veins should be used - this is an easy way to survive a pregnancy and not give the disease a chance for further development.
- Hereditary predisposition. Weak walls of veins are an individual feature of the body, and if there is one, varicose leg disease and hemorrhoidal disease can appear in a person even if he leads an acceptable lifestyle.
- Bad habits - alcohol abuse and smoking - are also a risk factor, in the presence of which there is an increased chance of becoming the owner of varicose veins of the lower extremities. If you have the first stage, or you yourself suspect that you have varicose veins, then give up alcohol for good - it’s permissible to allow yourself one or two glasses of quality wine once a month.
- Extreme heavy lifting causes impaired blood flow, so weightlifters can suffer from varicose veins of the lower extremities. You should moderate exercise, do not try to break records, if you know that there is a predisposition to varicose veins. When performing some exercises (deadlift, squats), the knee area should be bandaged with a special bandage. This must be done in order to reduce the load on the veins of the legs.
How to get rid of varicose veins of the lower extremities, what methods exist? Pharmacological drugs are divided into two large groups: for internal use and for external use. The first include tablets and capsules, the second - ointments for veins on the legs. If the disease has already passed to a late stage and nodes begin to form, then pharmacological treatment will not be enough - surgery will be required.
Ointment for vein disease on the legs has a number of effects. For example: anesthesia, removal of puffiness and fatigue of the extremities, acceleration of local blood circulation. Also, such ointments have angioprotective properties, that is, strengthen the walls of the veins. Almost all ointments should be used once or twice a day. With a relapse of the disease it is possible and more often - up to five times a day. This is a simple and reliable way to quickly get rid of pain, reduce the number of visible wreaths and spider veins. And also to avoid the progression of the disease.
List of the most effective ointments for leg veins
Of course, this list is very subjective. The effectiveness of a particular ointment depends on what stage of the disease, what lifestyle the patient leads. If you regularly use the ointment, but at the same time continue to work on your feet, smoke and drink alcohol, then the ointment can only relieve pain and slightly disperse the blood flow. And varicose veins will progress, and over time, surgery will be required. If you follow the rules of prevention (they are described at the end of the article) and simultaneously use the ointment for veins on the legs, then the result will not be long in coming. But regularity is important in therapy!
The list of drugs is based on reviews. The best ointments for veins on the legs:
- Troxevasin;
- Troxerutin;
- Lyoton
- "Hepatrombin";
- Phlebodia
- Detralex
- "Heparin ointment";
- Vishnevsky ointment.
About which one to choose, it is better to consult a doctor.
Ointment "Troxevasin": instructions for use
The price of this drug is not low: about three hundred rubles per tube. However, the drug can rightly be called a remedy No. 1 for varicose veins. By the way, many women use this ointment against hematomas (bruises) so that they pass faster. The property of the medication is to accelerate blood circulation in that part of the body where it was applied, makes it indispensable. At the same time, even a rather high price does not bother people when buying.
Instructions for use with the ointment "Troxevasin" reports that the product has the following indications for use:
- varicose veins of the lower extremities;
- varicose dermatitis;
- thrombophlebitis;
- feeling of heaviness, "fullness" after a working day;
- chronic venous insufficiency;
- swelling and pain in the legs;
- spider veins and nodules in the knee;
- convulsions, paresthesias;
- peripheralitis;
- pain and swelling of a traumatic nature.
Reviews of patients with varicose veins, who began to use the ointment twice a day on a regular basis, report a high therapeutic effect. Often, phlebologists prescribe not only one ointment, but also Troxevasin tablets in parallel with it. Such a double treatment is very effective: the manifestations of varicose veins disappear in people even with the second stage of the disease. However, do not flatter yourself: treatment will help only if you remove from life those factors that provoked the appearance of varicose veins.
There are almost no contraindications to the use of ointment, the exception is an allergic reaction to the main active substance or auxiliary components. The patient may develop urticaria, redness of the body area on which the ointment was applied. A slight burning sensation during application is the norm, it indicates that the ointment has begun its action and local blood circulation accelerates. But if after applying the ointment a person feels pain and burning is too strong, then you should immediately wash it off. Such a reaction is also one of the manifestations of an allergic reaction. If possible, then try an ointment with a different therapeutic composition. Phlebologists note that an allergic reaction to Troxevasin is extremely rare, however, if it does appear, you will have to change the drug.
Troxevasin or Troxerutin: which is better?
Of course, to date, "Troxevasin" is the most popular ointment for the treatment of leg veins. But rarely does anyone know that this product has an analogue, the composition of which is exactly the same, and the cost is three times lower. This is Troxerutin ointment. Even their names are very similar. The cost of the Troxerutin tube is about 60 rubles (depending on the pharmacy chain, the cost may vary slightly).
It is not surprising that when they learn about the availability of a cheaper analogue, patients think about which drug is better - Troxevasin or Troxerutin?
Ointments have a similar composition. The main active ingredient is troxerutin. Moreover, both the concentration and the quality of this substance are the same. The frequency of allergic reactions is also approximately the same.
It is unequivocal to say that one drug is good, and the other is worse, it is not possible. Ointments are absolute analogues. Both ointments are used for pronounced degrees of venous insufficiency, have pronounced angioprotective, decongestant, and anti-inflammatory properties. Provided regular use prevents the development of blood clots.
Most patients, after they find out that there is a cheap analogue of Troxevasin - Troxerutin ointment, buy it because of its low cost. Patient reviews report that there is no difference in effect. Troxerutin is just as effective in controlling the symptoms of varicose veins of the lower extremities as Troxevasin. Alas, a cheap analogue is not always available in pharmacies. Often you have to get around more than one pharmacy to save on the purchase of ointments.
"Heparin ointment": instructions for use
"Heparin ointment" has an anticoagulant effect, which contributes to different blood circulation in the place where the person applies the ointment. The main active ingredient is sodium heparin. It is thanks to this component that platelet aggregation decreases, inflammation and pain decrease, swelling noticeably disappears, and fibrinolytic blood properties are activated.
"Heparin ointment" for leg veins is an affordable and inexpensive tool that will help improve the condition with varicose veins of the lower extremities. Patient reviews report that the use of the medication is not associated with side effects, there are practically no cases of an allergic reaction. If you suddenly feel a strong burning sensation or even sharp pain after application, if there is a urticaria or a rash of a different nature - stop using the ointment. Most likely, this is a manifestation of an allergy to sodium heparin. Although this phenomenon is quite rare, it is still possible. Also, the instructions for the tool contain a rather impressive list of contraindications for use, be sure to read it before you start using.
This is the cheapest ointment for leg veins - the cost of one tube of 25 g costs about 30 rubles (the price may vary depending on the pharmacy chain). When used on a regular basis, "Heparin ointment" can get rid of varicose veins in the initial stage. This is proved by numerous reviews.
Diosmin Remedy
This is an ointment for varicose veins on the legs of "Phlebodia". The drug has two forms of release - tablet and cream gel for external use. Phlebologists usually prescribe both forms of release at once: while taking the tablets, you should regularly lubricate the affected areas on the legs with ointment. Judging by the reviews of patients, this is the method that allows you to quickly get rid of the problems provoked by varicose veins.
The use of Phlebodia cream-gel allows you to get rid of heaviness in the legs, bring the veins to a better condition, disperse blood circulation, and partially relieve swelling. Of course, the direct effect depends on what stage of the disease. Patient reviews report that in the late stages of varicose veins, the use of a cream gel helps only partially reduce pain and swelling, and protruding veins can only be removed directly by surgery.
Indications for use:
- development of venous insufficiency of the lower extremities;
- venous expansion caused by varicose veins;
- sensations of fatigue and heaviness in the leg muscles - the initial stage of development of varicose veins;
- increased fragility of capillaries;
- the appearance of edema and night muscle cramps;
- violations of the outflow of lymph.
The main active ingredient of the Phlebodia cream gel is diosmin, which belongs to natural bioflafonoids. Since the composition is partially natural, the likelihood of allergic reactions is quite high. But the remedy can be used by pregnant women (with the exception of the first trimester).
"Hepatrombin": instructions for use and reviews
The composition of this ointment includes the following active ingredients:
- heparin sodium;
- prednisone acetate;
- Lauromacrogol 600.
For external use, hepatrombin ointment has a local pronounced antithrombotic (that is, prevents the formation of blood clots in the veins), antiexudative and moderate anti-inflammatory effect. Provided regular use, it helps to restore connective tissue in the capillaries and prevents blood coagulation in the nodes in patients with hemorrhoidal disease. It can be used daily for a long time, according to the instructions for use with the hepatrombin ointment. The price of one tube is about 230 rubles.
Contraindications for use:
- bacterial fungal skin lesions;
- syphilis;
- recent vaccination;
- first trimester of pregnancy;
- low blood coagulability;
- tuberculosis;
- the presence of allergic reactions to the components of the ointment.
The feasibility of using Vishnevsky ointment for varicose veins
"Vishnevsky balsamic liniment" is suitable for those patients with varicose veins who suffer from the appearance of inflammatory processes. The composition of the ointment includes tar, which has astringent and anti-inflammatory properties. Tribromphenolate, which is also part of the composition, will partially relieve pain and relieve swelling, as well as strengthen the walls of blood vessels.
Vishnevsky ointment with inflammation of the veins in the legs is an effective remedy. However, if the disease is still at the initial stage, it will be more expedient to use "Troxevasin", "Troxerutin" or "Heparin ointment".
"Detralex": instructions for use and reviews
It has several forms of release - these are capsules, tablets and ointment for external use. The manufacturer recommends using both capsules and ointment: such a complex effect can contribute to a complete recovery, especially if the disease is still at the initial stage. After the symptoms go away, it is necessary to perform a course of treatment once every six months as a prevention of relapse.
The ointment from varicose veins on the legs of Detralex contains a component diosmin, which has venotonic properties. The main goal of therapy is to reduce the resistance of capillaries in the lower extremities and the elimination of venous stasis. Ointment is also actively prescribed by proctologists to their patients with hemorrhoidal disease. By and large, it does not matter in which area of the body the affected veins or nodes are located - the therapeutic effect when applying the ointment will be expressed in any case. Which is pretty convenient.
Detralex can also be used as an ointment for clogging leg veins. In order to prevent thrombosis, phlebologists also recommend wearing compression tights, stop smoking and drinking alcohol, and reduce the load on the lower extremities throughout the day. The complex of all activities will give a long-term effect.
"Lyoton": instructions for use and reviews
The main indication for the use of this ointment is varicose veins of the lower extremities. Regular use of the drug relieves puffiness. You will also notice how the feeling of heaviness in the legs disappears, protruding wreaths become less noticeable. Instructions for use with ointment "Lyoton" reports that the main active ingredient is heparin sodium. It has already been said above that this substance has anticoagulant properties.
Instructions for use for ointment "Lyoton" reports that there are the following contraindications for use:
- diseases accompanied by impaired blood coagulation;
- malignant arterial hypertension;
- malignant neoplasms in the liver;
- suspected intracranial hemorrhage;
- condition after spinal puncture;
- recent surgeries in the eyes, brain, prostate, liver and bile ducts;
- cirrhosis of the liver with varicose veins of the esophagus;
- threatening miscarriage, childbirth (even recent);
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