Varicose vein is a common issue faced by about 25% percent of the global population. It occurs when veins are overfilled with blood and looks dilated and enlarged. Characterised by red or bluish purple tinged, swollen veins, they are often found to be painful.
Causes of Varicose Vein
The cause of varicose vein is a dysfunction of the veins. When the valves, that restrict backward flow of blood fail, the blood gets collected there instead of flowing to the heart. This leads to an enlargement of veins. This condition can occur due to: -
- Pregnancy
- Obesity
- Standing for an extended period of time
- Menopause
- Age over 50
- A history of varicose vein in family
Varicose vein is usually seen in the lower part of legs as they are farthest from the heart and flow of blood to heart is slowed down by gravity.
Ayurveda defines varicose vein to be a result of intake of unhealthy food, wrong food combination, excess work and heavy weight lifting.
Symptoms of Varicose Vein
- Enlarged and swelling veins in the weight bearing areas like calves and ankles
- Pain in the lower limbs
- Tiredness
- Numbness around varicose vein
- Discoloured protruding veins
Ayurvedic Treatment for Varicose Vein
The ayurvedic treatment plan for varicose vein involves a set of medications and other procedures, along with a change in lifestyle. Since the disease involves accumulation of blood, medications to purify the blood and smoothening its flow is performed.
Other procedures like crepe bandaging helps in providing relief from pain and swelling. Herbal medications are orally administered for curing the condition as well. The lifestyle changes advised for the prevention of disease includes: -
- Maintaining a healthy weight through planned diet and exercise
- Avoiding standing for prolonged periods
- Elevation of legs while resting
- Use of compression stockings
- Yoga for overall wellness
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