Varicose veins is a condition in which the veins start bulging and become enlarged. Any superficial vein (a vein that is close to the skin's surface) can become a varicose vein. Most often the veins in the legs become varicose, and this is due to the fact that standing and walking increase pressure in the legs.
There are two types of varicose veins: one in which no pain is felt (early stage) and the other when pain is felt (later stage).
Spider veins are similar to varicose veins, but they are smaller. They are found closer to the skin's surface and look like a spider's web.
Weak or damaged valves can lead to varicose veins. Arteries carry blood from the heart to the rest of the body, and veins carry blood from the rest of the body to the heart. So, the veins in the lower body need to work against gravity to do their work. This work is aided by legs muscles (tighten to act as a pump for the blood), vein walls (help in returning blood to the heart) and valves (these open as blood flows to the heart and closes to stop the blood from flowing backwards). When these valves get damaged, blood flows backwards and gets collected in the vein causing it to stretch and twist.
While complications in varicose veins are rare, there is a possibility of them happening.
Ulcers: painful ulcers can form near the skin around varicose veins, mostly near the ankles. A discoloured spot appears before an ulcer forms
Blood Clots: when veins deep within the leg get enlarged, they can cause pain and swelling, which in turn could lead to blood clots
Bleeding: when veins close to the skin burst, minor bleeding happens and medical help is needed
Leg swelling: varicose veins over time can cause the leg to swell
Better blood flow and muscle tone can help in preventing varicose veins. Other things that can help in prevention are:
Ayurvedic herbs such as Triphala, Gotu Kola and Guggulu help in relieving pain due to varicose veins as well as improving circulation in the entire body
Some effective Panchakarma therapies are Basti, Raktamokshana and Siravyadha.
Starting with Nadi Pariksha, Jiva's certified Ayurvedic doctors use this traditional pulse diagnosis to detect imbalances and assess organ health, which is crucial for diagnosing Varicose Veins accurately.
Understanding your unique physical and psychological patterns allow us to create a Varicose Veins treatment plan that not only addresses symptoms but also aligns with your inherent constitution.
Our practitioners investigate the progression of Varicose Veins by examining hygiene, dietary habits, lifestyle and mental health factors. This thorough analysis helps identify specific triggers that need to be addressed for targeted and individualised treatment.
A detailed Varicose Veins treatment plan is created, which consists of diet modifications, lifestyle adjustments, herbal medications and specific therapies that aim to restore dosha balance and enhance circulation.
Continuous tracking of the treatment's effectiveness allows us to make necessary adjustments, ensuring that you achieve the best results from your personalised Ayurvedic Treatment of Varicose Veins with Jiva’s ongoing support.
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Two main factors are family history and obesity. Other factors:
Some self-care treatments for varicose veins are exercising, wearing compression stockings and avoiding tight clothing.
Compression stockings can help with swelling and pain by putting pressure on the lower legs to improve blood flow. They, however, are not suitable for everyone.
Inadequate levels of Vitamin K can increase a person’s chances of developing varicose veins.