In the complex treatment of vascular diseases of the lower extremities, special ointments and gels are used. Modern manufacturers offer a wide range of such products. Some ointments for veins and blood vessels in the legs are used as a preventive measure for vascular pathologies, while others are used directly to eliminate obvious symptoms of varicose veins, thrombophlebitis and other ailments.
It is not recommended to use such products without first consulting a physician. In order for the treatment of vascular pathology of the lower extremities to be as effective as possible, you must first undergo a full examination to establish the cause of the disease.
Special gels and ointments for external use can be used not only for treatment, but also for the prevention of pathologies of the blood vessels of the legs. Use these remedies regularly if, after a hard day at work, you feel fatigue and pain in your lower extremities.
Special medications can quickly get rid of swelling, redness, inflammation and other unpleasant symptoms. Doctors recommend using ointments for blood vessels if you are at risk of developing varicose veins and thrombosis. Such remedies will help stop the progression of pathology at an early stage, normalize the sensitivity of the lower extremities, and cure trophic ulcers and wounds.
In modern medicine, it is customary to classify medicinal products for external use in vessels into several groups, namely:
To treat varicose veins at the initial stage of development, doctors, as a rule, prescribe phlebotonics or external agents containing anticoagulants. The first group of drugs tones and strengthens blood vessels, and the second group thins the blood, dissolves clots and activates blood circulation.
You have the first symptoms of circulatory disorders in the lower extremities - then be sure to use effective ointments for the veins and vessels in the leg, which improve the condition of the blood vessels. The most popular products from the phlebotonics category are Troxevasin and Varicobooster ointments. Let us consider the features of the use of such drugs.
Troxevasin is a vascular agent for external use. Available in gel form, it has a yellowish tint. The drug is absorbed very quickly, has no unpleasant odor, and gives the feet a pleasant coolness. Regular use of this gel will make your blood vessels more elastic and durable.
After the first use, you will notice that inflammation has decreased significantly and pain has decreased. Doctors prescribe Troxevasin for venous insufficiency, varicose veins, trophic ulcers on the lower extremities, and postthrombophlebic syndrome. It is also recommended to use this gel after major vein surgery.
The product has contraindications (early pregnancy, stomach ulcers, kidney failure, gastritis, etc.), so before using it you should definitely consult a doctor.
Varicobooster is an ointment that is used mainly for the prevention of varicose veins. Start rubbing this product into the skin of the lower extremities if the vascular network begins to appear on it.
This medicine contains many natural herbal ingredients (honey, menthol, horse chestnut, nettle, chamomile, etc.), so it has virtually no contraindications. It is not recommended to use it only for those people who have an individual intolerance to one of the active substances.
Phlebotonics will help quickly relieve fatigue in the legs, reduce swelling and inflammation. The frequency of use of such drugs and the duration of treatment depends on the degree of development of the vascular disease and the individual characteristics of the patient’s body, and is prescribed by the doctor.
For the treatment of varicose veins and other vascular diseases of the lower extremities, ointments based on heparin, a direct anticoagulant, are often used.
This substance prevents the formation of blood clots, relieves swelling and inflammation, and normalizes blood circulation. Let's consider the most effective drugs from this group of drugs.
Hepatrombin - contains sodium heparin, allatoin, dexpanthenol. This product has an analgesic effect, prevents the formation of trophic ulcers on the skin of the lower extremities, reduces swelling, and has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Regular use of such a drug significantly accelerates tissue metabolism and accelerates healing. Gepatrombin contains natural medicinal components - levomenthol, lemon and pine oil. These components help relieve fatigue in the legs and give a pleasant feeling of coolness.
Dolobene is a product for external use, available in gel form. The drug contains sodium heparin, dimethyl sulfoxide, dexpanthenol. The product is used to reduce the unpleasant symptoms of thrombophlebitis, phlebitis, periphlebitis, and varicose veins. The active components of the gel reduce pain and relieve inflammation. As a rule, the desired effect is observed already on the 2-3rd day of treatment.
Some ointments can be applied to the skin of the legs under an airtight bandage. However, if you use this method of treatment, after treating the limb with ointment, wait a few minutes so that the alcohol contained in the preparation has time to evaporate.
Despite the fact that medicinal ointments based on herbal ingredients are considered the safest for your health, they may also have contraindications.
The thing is that for some people certain medicinal herbs are a strong allergen. To protect yourself from a negative reaction of the body to herbal ointment, first of all, carry out a special test for the allergen - apply a little product to the skin of the wrist, wait 30-40 minutes.
If after this time no negative reaction has occurred, you can safely use the ointment to treat vascular pathologies of the extremities. Let's consider several of the most effective and affordable herbal remedies for varicose veins and other vascular pathologies of the lower extremities.
Cycloven is an ointment based on horse chestnut. Most often, this remedy is used to treat varicose veins in the early stages of development. The ointment helps strengthen the capillaries on the legs, relieve the feeling of fatigue and heaviness in the limbs after a difficult day at work.
Doctors often prescribe treatment with Cycloven ointment for severe night cramps in the lower leg, development of itching and swelling. It is not recommended to use this drug for people with kidney failure and girls in early pregnancy.
Venen Gel from Dr. Theis. This product for external use contains horse chestnut extract and calendula flower extract. Regular use of the gel will improve venous tone, reduce swelling of the lower extremities and capillary permeability.
Normaven. This ointment contains many medicinal herbal ingredients. In particular, these are extracts from ginkgo biloba, arnica, wormwood, green tea, menthol oil, lemon oil, vitamins A and C. Use this product to effectively prevent varicose veins and relieve fatigue.
Doctors strongly recommend Normaven ointment for people who lead a sedentary lifestyle and spend a lot of time sitting or standing on their feet. The product has virtually no contraindications; it can be used even during pregnancy.
You need to choose a suitable ointment for blood vessels very carefully. It all depends on the individual characteristics of your body, as well as the degree of development of vascular pathology. It is recommended to first consult with a doctor and, if necessary, undergo a full diagnosis.