Varicose Veins

Varicose Veins are swollen, twisted and distended veins, usually in the lower body. It is a disease caused by improper venous supply which causes pooling of blood which distends the veins.

Causes:

Of course the ultimate cause is generally Gravity (putting more pressure on the lower body) and Age (which leads to dysfunction of the venous system).

A primary pathology leading to Varicose Veins is leaky valves within the veins. The following Risk Factors also play a major role.

Risk factors include:

• Age
• Pregnancy
• Genetic Factors
• obesity
• Prolonged standing

Treatment:

1. Exercise, Inversions / elevating legs. “Riding a bicycle upside down”, meaning lying on the back, lifting the hips in the air and cycling your legs. This down before bed greatly helps alleviate the venous distention.
2. Bloodletting and Wet Cupping are very useful, starting with small veins around the ankles.
3. Leeching is also very effective
4. Herbal medicine can be very useful in combionation which lifestyle changes. Medicines focusing on thinning the blood and promoting circulation are most used.
5. Western Intervention involving Sclerotherapy, Laser therapy, Radiofrequency Ablation, and Surgery in severe cases.

Dietary advice may be required. For example, reducing food intake if overweight, avoiding foods hard to digest, and taking drinks which promote good circulation such as Ginger tea or Rosemary Wine.

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