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 drug composition depending on the degree of disease and possible contraindications.
Why are anti-varicose gels good?
External remedies for varicose veins are necessarily 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 quickly penetrate the body's 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;
- hemorrhoidal cones.
Which gel is effective for varicose veins in a particular case is decided by a phlebologist or vascular surgeon. After all, 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 for varicose veins in 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 relieve swelling, improve blood circulation in the vessels, preventing venous congestion. There are many similar preparations, most often containing horse chestnut extract.
- Anti-inflammatory.It may be non-steroidal or contain corticosteroids. The former relieve inflammation and swelling, the latter also constrict blood vessels, have an anti-allergic effect and prevent the appearance of scars.
Combination remedies are often used. Due to their extended composition, they have tonic, anti-inflammatory and vascular strengthening properties. For example, one of these combined preparations, 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 leg fatigue. After surgery, these drugs help to improve the blood supply to tissues and relieve swelling.
Although it is impossible to completely cure varicose veins with the help of gel, these medications are able to delay the disease in its early stages. It is also good to use them as prophylaxis for people who are prone to illness or who spend a lot of time standing.