- 1. Pharmacy remedies
- 2. Natural remedies
- 3. Creams
- 4. Home remedies
- Remedy for varicose veins in pregnancy
There are several treatment options for varicose veins, which can be done with pharmacy remedies, home remedies, creams or medical procedures like laser or surgery. The treatment depends on the severity of the problem and for that reason you should go to the doctor in order to do the one that is most suitable for each case.
1. Pharmacy remedies
The most used pharmacy remedies for varicose veins and poor circulation generally have diosmin and hesperidin in their composition, which are flavonoids that act on the veins of the circulatory system, decreasing their distensibility and increasing venous tone, thus improving circulation.
In addition, these medications also improve microcirculation because they normalize the permeability of the vessels and reinforce the resistance of the capillaries, which results in a decrease in the swelling of venous origin. At the lymphatic level, they increase lymphatic drainage and increase the number of functional lymphatics, promoting a greater elimination of interstitial fluid.
In this way, the remedies for varicose veins reduce the symptoms associated with the disease, such as pain and the appearance of ulcers. Some examples are:
- Daflon 500; Diosmin; Venaflon; Flavenes; Perivasc; Velunid; Flavonid.
The dosage depends on the dose of the tablets, but generally the recommended dose for chronic venous disease is 2 tablets of 500 mg per day, one in the morning and one in the evening.
2. Natural remedies
Natural remedies that can help reduce symptoms caused by poor circulation usually contain extract of red vine, Asian spark or horse chestnut and can be easily found in health food stores.
In addition, there are also herbal brands such as Antistax, Novarrutina or Innéov circuvein for example, which contain some of these extracts in the composition and are rich in bioflavonoids, very important to relieve pain and swelling of the legs with varicose veins.
3. Creams
Cream, gel and ointment formulations are a great option to complement treatment with tablets. They can be applied with the help of a massage that should be done on the legs, in ascending movements, that is, in movements that start at the ankle towards the thigh.
Some examples of these products are Trombofob, Hirudoid or Allestax gel, which can be obtained in pharmacies.
4. Home remedies
Although not as effective, home remedies can also help relieve symptoms caused by varicose veins and spider veins. For this, you can make a juice of black grapes, which is rich in resveratrol, which is a substance that facilitates blood circulation, or make a tea of chestnut from India, which has properties that increase the strength of the walls of the veins. See how to prepare these home remedies and many more.
You can also apply essential oils such as witch hazel extract, cypress essential oil and yarrow essential oil, which help to activate the circulation and relieve the discomfort caused by the disease. Regular physical exercise also helps in the prevention and treatment of varicose veins.
In addition to all these remedies, laser surgery is also used to treat varicose veins and aims to remove as many varicose veins as possible. Sclerotherapy, where a chemical substance that eliminates it is directly injected into varicose veins, is another way of treating varicose veins.
Remedy for varicose veins in pregnancy
The medicine for varicose veins in pregnancy should only be taken if recommended by the doctor, according to his indications and very carefully so as not to harm the baby's development and surgery is contraindicated during pregnancy.
One way to prevent the appearance of varicose veins during pregnancy is to use elastic stockings until the end of pregnancy and raise your legs at least three times a day, because it relieves symptoms and prevents complications from varicose veins.
