Gel from varicose veins is used both for the prevention and complex treatment of this disease. It can also help after surgery. It is important to choose the right composition of the remedy depending on the degree of the 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 that is close to the skin, are easy to apply and absorb, do not clog pores and do not stain clothing.
Gel formulations contain special substances that enable the active ingredients to quickly penetrate the body tissue.
Anti-varicose vein gels are recommended for the following ailments:
- venous insufficiency;
- Swelling and bruising, vascular "asterisks";
- Varicose veins;
- Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis;
- Bruises and traumatic injuries;
- Hemorrhoidal cone.
A phlebologist or vascular surgeon will decide which gel is effective for varicose veins in each individual case. After all, the effectiveness of the drug depends on the stage of the disease and possible side effects. External funds also have contraindications.
What do gels against varicose veins on the legs contain?
Depending on the active ingredients, such external active ingredients can be divided into the following subgroups:
- With a component that improves vascular permeability and prevents platelets from soldering, reducing the risk of blood clots. These gels also reduce swelling and inflammation.
- Phlebotonicsbased on plant extracts. They relieve swelling, improve blood flow to the vessels and prevent venous congestion. There are many similar preparations, most of them containing horse chestnut extract.
- Anti-inflammatory.May be non-steroidal or contain corticosteroids. The former relieve inflammation and swelling, the latter also narrow the blood vessels, have an antiallergic effect and prevent the appearance of scars.
Combined remedies are often used. Due to their expanded composition, they have tonic, anti-inflammatory and vascular strengthening properties at the same time. In addition to plant extracts, such a combination preparation contains bee venom and antler concentrate and, as part of another preparation, extracts from pine bark and red grapes, menthol.
Anti-varicose vein gels are also prescribed in advanced cases: they treat trophic ulcers and relieve leg fatigue. After the operation, such funds help improve blood flow to tissues and relieve swelling.
Although varicose veins cannot be completely cured with the help of the gel, such drugs can slow down the disease in its early stages. They can also be used for prophylaxis in people who are prone to illnesses or who spend a lot of time on their feet.