Veins are responsible for the return of impure blood towards the heart. Defects in venous wall allow dilation of vein and damage to valves. Valve damage increases static pressure, causing bulging known as varicose vein.
Symptoms
1) Oedema on leg
2) Pigmentation and ulceration of the skin
3) Feeling of heaviness, pain, discomfort
Some facts
1) 50% of middle-aged adults affected
2) Gravitational pressure that standing exerts on veins increases the disease
3) Serious varicosities involve obstruction and valve defects. It can lead to thrombophlebitis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction and stroke
Investigations
1) Doppler ultrasonography is the most accurate method of diagnosis
Causes
1) Genetic weakness of veins or venous valves
2) Excess venous pressure – due to low fiber diet induced increase in straining during defecaton
3) Long periods of standing and / or heavy lifting
4) Damage to veins or venous valves due to thrombophlebitis
Therapeutic approach
1) Avoiding standing for long periods reduce risk
2) Exercise like walking, riding aerobics and jogging are beneficial
3) Fibers – varicose veins are rarely seen in parts of world with high fiber, unrefined diets. Fruits and salads are beneficial
Supplements
1) Vit-A*
2) Vit-B*
3) Vit-C*
4) Centella asiatica – promotes collagen synthesis
Ayurveda approach
According to ayurveda, this is a predominantly VATA disorder and becomes severe with advancing age.
But if certain diet regime is followed with regular medicines, can cure this problem completely. The treatment will also involve certain lifestyle changes.
So, ayurveda treatment is highly recommended for this problem.
Contact - Dr. Rahul Saraf at rahsaraf@gmail.com, +919422309088 to discuss your health problem or ayurvedic guidance on the same.
Symptoms
1) Oedema on leg
2) Pigmentation and ulceration of the skin
3) Feeling of heaviness, pain, discomfort
Some facts
1) 50% of middle-aged adults affected
2) Gravitational pressure that standing exerts on veins increases the disease
3) Serious varicosities involve obstruction and valve defects. It can lead to thrombophlebitis, pulmonary embolism, myocardial infarction and stroke
Investigations
1) Doppler ultrasonography is the most accurate method of diagnosis
Causes
1) Genetic weakness of veins or venous valves
2) Excess venous pressure – due to low fiber diet induced increase in straining during defecaton
3) Long periods of standing and / or heavy lifting
4) Damage to veins or venous valves due to thrombophlebitis
Therapeutic approach
1) Avoiding standing for long periods reduce risk
2) Exercise like walking, riding aerobics and jogging are beneficial
3) Fibers – varicose veins are rarely seen in parts of world with high fiber, unrefined diets. Fruits and salads are beneficial
Supplements
1) Vit-A*
2) Vit-B*
3) Vit-C*
4) Centella asiatica – promotes collagen synthesis
Ayurveda approach
According to ayurveda, this is a predominantly VATA disorder and becomes severe with advancing age.
But if certain diet regime is followed with regular medicines, can cure this problem completely. The treatment will also involve certain lifestyle changes.
So, ayurveda treatment is highly recommended for this problem.
Contact - Dr. Rahul Saraf at rahsaraf@gmail.com, +919422309088 to discuss your health problem or ayurvedic guidance on the same.
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