Varicose veins have been known since time immemorial;even in ancient times eminent physicians tried to curb it but failed.What has changed since then?Today, varicose veins have become a symbol of modernity, as they are the scourge of most of the inhabitants of Western countries who lead a sedentary lifestyle.
The disease did not spare the countries of Eastern Europe either, where industrialization and then offices absorbed new workers, tying them to computers.
Varicose veins are an irreversible pathological process of expansion and lengthening of the veins with thinning of the venous wall and formation of "knots", as well as insufficiency of their valves due to a genetic defect.The disease affects both women and men.
Varicose veins are a common disease that manifests itself at a fairly early age.People aged 30 to 40 years are particularly susceptible to the disease.
Drug treatment
To date, three approaches have been proven to treat varicose veins.These are the most widely practiced areas:
- sclerotherapy;
- laser treatment and radiofrequency ablation;
- surgical removal of veins.
Treatment goals:
- stopping the development of the disease;
- reducing pain, swelling and soreness;
- prevention of complications;
- improvement of venous circulation.
The range of products designed to help with this disease is quite extensive: tablets, ointments, gels, creams, pastes, tinctures and compresses, massage, special gymnastics.
Leg cream from varicose veins can be used in a fairly advanced stage of the disease, as its active components enhance the therapeutic effect of other means.
However, cream for varicose veins is not a panacea, but only a means of reliable prevention and treatment of the disease in an integrated approach.
Gel for varicose veins is the most effective tool due to the possibility of deep penetration into the patient's skin.
Therefore, it is recommended to use gels - they are more hygienic and faster acting.
They contain substances that facilitate the rapid penetration of the active components into the tissues of the body.
Groups of creams and gels
Groups of gels and creams for the treatment of varicose veins:
- phlebotonics— improve the tone of the walls of blood vessels and help improve blood flow;
- antithrombotic- improvement of blood rheology;
- non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics– have an anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect, reduce tissue swelling, prevent platelet aggregation;
- corticosteroids- have anti-inflammatory, vasoconstrictor and anti-allergic effects, reduce the migration of leukocytes, inhibit the growth of fibroblasts, preventing the development of connective tissue at the site of the lesion.
The best gels and creams for the disease
Which gel or cream is better for varicose veins is a controversial question, but a specialist will help you answer.
Only a doctor can recommend the most suitable drug - phlebotonic, antithrombotic agent or NSAID.
The sedentary lifestyle of modern people provokes many problems in the vascular system.
Do not underestimate the consequences of such a disease.
Although they do not cause discomfort in the early stages, varicose veins can significantly impair the quality of life and cause complications.
Therefore, at the first signs of the disease, you should consult a doctor and use creams and gels for the treatment of varicose veins.