Varicose vein gel is used for both prevention and complex treatment of this disease. It can also help after surgery. It is important to choose the correct composition of the drug, depending on the degree of the disease and possible contraindications.
Why are anti varicose gels good?
External medications against varicose veins are necessarily included in the therapeutic course. Here the best solution 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 body tissues.
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;
- cones of hemorrhoids.
Which gel is effective for varicose veins in a particular case is decided by a phlebologist or vascular surgeon. Finally, the effectiveness of the drug depends on the stage of the disease and possible side effects. Even external agents have contraindications.
What do gels contain in varicose veins on the legs?
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 alleviate swelling, improve the movement of blood in the veins, preventing venous congestion. There are many similar preparations, most often containing chestnut extract.
- Anti-inflammatory.It may be non-steroidal or contain corticosteroids. The former alleviate inflammation and swelling, the latter additionally constrict blood vessels, have an anti-allergic effect and prevent the appearance of scars.
Combination medications are often used. Due to their expanded composition, they have tonic, anti-inflammatory and vascular enhancements at the same time. For example, one such combined preparation, in addition to plant extracts, contains bee venom and horn concentrate, and as part of another preparation also extracts of pine bark and red grapes, menthol.
Anti-varicose gels are prescribed even in advanced cases: they treat trophic ulcers and relieve leg fatigue. After surgery, such medications help improve tissue tissue supply and alleviate swelling.
Although it is impossible to completely cure varicose veins with the help of a gel, such drugs are able to slow down the disease in its early stages. They are also good to use for prophylaxis of people prone to diseases or spend a lot of time on their feet.