Varicose veins – a serious chronic illness, the main symptoms of which are stretching the tissue of the vascular wall with the formation of venous nodes. Although there is a significant violation of the outflow of blood and its stagnation in the vascular system.
The therapy of this disease is an important component in the complex treatment of varicose veins. In practice, only 9-10% of patients who suffer from this disease, surgical intervention is performed. Most of the case histories confirm the effectiveness of the treatment of varicose veins with the help of medications.
The overall treatment strategy
The treatment of varicose veins medications should be applied as early as possible. In this case it stops the process and does not allow him to progress. Funds usually are accepted long courses, sometimes up to 6 months as self-therapy and preventive measures, and in the form of additional component stages before and after the surgery.
The treatment of varicose veins with drugs is possible only in case of contraindications for surgery.
Drug therapy will not eliminate the venous knots and not be able to fully remove the spider veins. But with proper treatment of the drugs act as a barrier for the development and progression of the disease.
To thrombophlebitis, trophic ulcers and thrombosis do not become your constant companion, start with the medications of varicose veins of the legs of the first symptoms of the disease. Even surgery will only help with medication.
Group of drugs and their effects
In the venous veins medicinal substances klassificeret by type of action into three main groups:
- venotonic or phlebotrophic assets;
- sanguinem scens medications (anticoagulants) and medicines that inhibit the adhesion of platelets (antiplatelet agents);
- anti-inflammatory drugs.
One of the goals of varicose vein treatment drugs – strengthening the tone of the blood vessels and stabilization of the venous blood flow. This problem is solved effectively phlebotrophic venotonic drugs are always included in the treatment regimen and prevention.
Research and medical practice proved the effectiveness of phlebotonics, developed on the basis of natural flavonoids – diosmin and hesperida.. These substances not only protect the cells of the veins, but stimulates the lymph drainage and to stabilize the capillaries. Especially effective for simultaneous treatment of combined drugs, which contain flavonoid.
Most phlebotrophic means taking 2 to 3 months courses. It is important that the reception coincided with the hottest time of the year when the burden of the blood vessels increases due to the high temperatures and the consumption of large amounts of water. If varicose veins are associated with chronic venous insufficiency phlebotonics getting a half dose.
The patient diagnosed with varicose veins from the beginning of the systematic treatmentto prevent the progression of the disease and reducing the incidence of complications.
The second problem is solved medications, blood thinners (anticoagulants) and improve its fluid properties, prevents the formation of thrombotic clots (antiplatelet agents).
Blood clots, their distance from the vascular wall and movement through the venous channel leading to the overlapping vessels of the heart, lungs and human brain. As a result, a very high likelihood of infarction, pulmonary embolism, and ischemic stroke.
Antiaggregants are not a cure for varicose veins and used as a tool for the prevention of serious complications – thrombosis and thrombophlebitis. We can say that these drugs are saving the life of the patient to at least reduce the risk of disability.
For the reduction of pain, swelling, tissue fullness and other symptoms of inflammation of the venous wall used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics.
A list of the most effective means
phlebotonics
Important: in the form of tablets phlebotrophic remedies for varicose veins is contraindicated in the first trimester of pregnancy, breast-feeding and the special sensitivity of the components.
The dosage and duration of therapy for varicose veins of the lower limbs are calculated by the doctor depending on the severity of the varicose process and history.
Drugs to thin the blood for varicose veins
Appointment of antiplatelet agents in the form of injections and pills, which improve blood flow and prevent thrombus formation, is the attending physician. The dosage and treatment scheme of patients can only be assigned individually.
As blood thinners veins, such as chimes, trental, pentoxifylline, have serious contraindications and side effects. In their application there is a need for regular monitoring of indicators of blood coagulation, passing the tests.
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory substances
This kind of medications required for severe pain extends along the channel of the container, when the temperature increases, to reduce swelling and other symptoms of inflammatory processes. They will help to delay the development of varicose veins in thrombophlebitis and thrombosis, which are dangerous to life.
Dosage and duration is determined only by the doctor, because these medications have serious contraindications and side effects.
What not to do
When the diagnosis of varicose veins is necessary with attention to lifestyle, diet and exercise. It is not allowed:
- active exercise, running, jumping (resolved));
- prolonged standing or prolonged sitting position;
- the use of all drugs, without any consultation with the doctor-phlebologist;
- long flights forced a fixed position of the feet. In addition, at high latitudes is not a sharp thickening of the blood, which leads to the formation of the blood;
- taking a hot bath, sauna;
- is strictly prohibited cupping and honey massage, is allowed only manual of medical massage.
Possible complications
Trophic ulcers cause abdominal pain, a disorder of way of life, work and sleep because of the increased feeling of weight in the legs and inability to run for long and move.
- Trophic ulcer – a form of the complications with varicose veins, which is manifested in the development and deepening of long-term unhealed wounds. Usually on the lower part of the leg has a special painful ulcers on the inside which often observe the "moisture" in the form of the distribution of serous bloody fluid that covers the diseased tissue.
- Thrombophlebitis is characterized by acute inflammation of the wall of the affected vessel, with the formation of thrombotic masses, overlying the lumen of the veins and disrupts the normal flow of blood. When walking or standing causes pain, redness and compaction of the tissues along the veins, often fever.
- Rupture of the vein or node causes severe bleeding requiring urgent medical care.
Urgent appeal for medical help
Immediate access to a doctor is required when the following symptoms:
- Increased pain in the affected limb, inability to rise from bed or to take a few steps;
- The skin of the foot is hot, swollen and firm to the touch.
- The color of the skin changes from pale to blue or blue-red;
- Suddenly shortness of breath, loss of breath, sweating and severe weakness;
- Bleeding from the affected area of the skin or the expanding node.
The necessary remedies for varicose veins of the lower limbs must be present in the scheme of complex therapy. Even after surgery, you will need several courses of treatment the soothing phlebotonic and antiplatelet agentibus means to prevent possible trophic disorders, inflammation and complications on the background of the disease.
The multicomponent preparations against varicosity act in combination, have multiple functions. The effectiveness of these drugs is more pronounced. To optimally apply the treatment rates in the right dose, calculated phlebologist, in combination with compression therapy, yoga classes, swimming in the pool, the herbal medicine.