The varicose vein gel is used both for prevention and complex treatment of this disease. It can also help after surgery. It is important to choose the right composition of the drug, depending on the degree of the disease and possible contraindications.
Why are anti-varicose gels good?
External drugs for varicose veins must be included in the therapeutic course. The best solution here is a gel or cream-gel for varicose veins.
They have an acid-base balance close to human skin, are easy to apply and absorb, do not clog pores and do not stain clothes.
Gel formulations contain special substances that allow the active ingredients to penetrate quickly into the tissues of the body.
Anti-varicose gels are recommended for the following diseases:
- venous insufficiency;
- swelling and bruising, vascular "asterisks";
- varicose veins;
- phlebitis and thrombophlebitis;
- bruises and traumatic injuries;
- hemorrhoidal cones.
Which gel is effective for varicose veins in a particular case is decided by a phlebologist or vascular surgeon. Ultimately, the effectiveness of the drug depends on the stage of the disease and possible side effects. Even external agents have contraindications.
What do gels for varicose veins in the legs contain?
Depending on the active ingredients, such external agents can be divided into the following subgroups:
- With a component that improves vascular permeability and prevents platelet soldering, which reduces the risk of blood clots. These gels also reduce swelling and inflammation.
- Phlebotonicsbased on plant extracts. They relieve swelling, improve blood flow in the vessels, preventing venous congestion. There are many similar preparations, most often they contain horse chestnut extract.
- Anti-inflammatory.It may be non-steroidal or contain corticosteroids. The former relieve inflammation and swelling, the latter further constrict blood vessels, have an anti-allergic effect and prevent scarring.
Combination drugs are often used. Due to their expanded composition, they simultaneously have tonic, anti-inflammatory and vascular strengthening properties. For example, one such combined preparation, in addition to plant extracts, contains bee venom and horn concentrate, and as part of another preparation, extracts of pine bark and red grapes, menthol.
Anti-varicose gels are prescribed even in advanced cases: they treat trophic ulcers and relieve foot fatigue. After surgery, such agents help to improve the blood supply to the tissues and relieve swelling.
Although it is impossible to completely cure varicose veins with the help of gel, such drugs are able to slow down the disease in the early stages. It is also good to use them for prevention in people prone to disease or spending a lot of time on their feet.