Treatment of chronic venous insufficiency: Medications and lifestyle change

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Healthcare worker

The treatment is lengthy and very demanding. And only through cooperation and adherence to all principles will guarantee a better result. Otherwise, the disease progresses.

Its goal is to reduce venous hypertension and prevent progression.

You ask: How to get rid of the feeling of heavy legs?

A cornerstone is a conservative approach. It combines several methods, namely:

  • regimen measures - alleviate venous hypertension
    • restriction of sitting and standing in one position, inactivity 
    • sufficient level of physical activity, exercise
    • unloading the lower limbs
    • weight reduction
    • suitable diet
    • sufficient drinking regime
    • suitable job
    • overall lifestyle adjustment
    • stool adjustment, enough fiber
  • compression treatment - they help the return of blood from the lower limbs
    • elastic  bandages, stockings
    • full - circumference bandages, including the heel
  • pharmacological therapy - helps venous tone, veins in general
    • venofarmaká 
    • flavonoids
    • saponins
    • pyknogekoly
    • ergot derivatives and others
    • sufficient effect only by following other procedures
    • in the case of complications such as warfarin, such as thrombosis

The other side is the surgical method. Its essence is the removal of varicose veins, rupture of connecting veins, and other specific procedures. These are indicated by a specialist after a thorough diagnosis.

Plus ...

Present sore shins are necessary to thoroughly treated. Which promotes healing and prevents infection. Surgical treatment is chosen by a specialist.

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Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Bc. Lukáš Tóth
Healthcare worker
The secondary medical school in Nitra gave me the basis for my career in the field of health and diseases. Thanks to it, I worked for 2 years in the traumatology clinic and outpatient clinic at the Nitra Hospital. Since 2006 I was employed in the emergency medical service, where I stayed until 2017. I completed my bachelor's degree at the University of Constantine the Philosopher in Nitra in the field of emergency health care. The bachelor's degree allowed me to continue my mission as a paramedic. In the meantime, I got a job at the emergency line 155. I have been working in pre-hospital health care until today. I had an interest in people, health and even diseases in my childhood, which gave me the prerequisite to pursue this topic in adulthood. Studying and acquiring new information in practice provided me with a great basis for writing professional texts, in the form of articles that can be understood by ordinary people. Thus, my interest in the Health Portal has a solid foundation in years of practice and personal interest. Similarly, I am also interested in healthy eating, nutrition and overall healthy lifestyle. I fill my free time with family and sports.
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