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ORIGINAL RESEARCH PAPER Homeopathy
MANAGEMENT OF VARICOSE VEINS KEY WORDS: Varicose Veins
Enlarge Veins, Blood, Varicosities,
THROUGH:: HOMEOPATHY, NATUROPATHY &
Homeopathy, Naturoptathy And
YOGA Yoga Etc…
Professor and HOD, Department of Physiology and Biochemistry SKRP
Dr. A K Dwivedi Gujarati Medical College, Indore, India
Varicose veins appear when veins are not working correctly.Veins exhibit one-way valves that stop blood from flowing in
ABSTRACT
reverse. If these valves fail, the blood starts to accumulate in the veins instead of progressing toward the heart due to this
the veins enlarges. Varicose veins are also known as varicose or varicosities, this happens when the veins get enlarges.
This condition is very painful. In this paper we have discussed, how homeopathy and yoga can help in curing the varicose
veins.
INTRODUCTIONS: The management approach for varicose veinsvaries on the
It is a general issue concerning the legs but it can happen in seriousness of a patient's signs and symptoms. In our
other part of the body also. Varicose veins are nothing but an Advanced Ayush Wellness Centre, we have treated around
expanded or swollen veins. In layman terms it is often 135 patients of different age group suffering from varicose
referred as spider veins, because of the reason that it appears veins. With the help of Homeopathy, Naturopathy & Yoga ie
like the legs of a spider. Before we come to the homeopathic Ardh Sarvangasana. Ardh Sarvangasana helps in enhancing
medicines for varicose veins, let us understand a little about the blood supply to Lower Limb & It revitalise the complete
the problem. body easing stiffness.
There are two types of venous system in the legs, both of
which can become varicose:
Superficial Veins: These are present right under the skin.
Deep Veins: These veins are present deeper in the skin.
Symptoms:
Ÿ Symptoms of varicose veins include:
Ÿ Visible, swollen veins
Ÿ Pain and discomfort with heaviness in limbs Ardh Sarvangasana
Ÿ Pain worse on standing and at the end of the day.
Ÿ Swelling in the ankles In our Advanced Ayush Wellness Centre Indore we have
Ÿ Itching and skin discolouration conducted the studies on following number of patients:
Sr. No. Age Group Number of Patients
Complications Of Varicose Veins:
1 25 to 40 years 34
Ÿ Phlebitis or inflammation of veins leading to pain
2 41 to 59 years 48
Ÿ Bleeding varicose veins
Ÿ Deep vein thrombosis
3 Above 59 years 53
Ÿ Varicose ulcers Following Homeopathy Medicines where prescribed
based on symptoms and condition of the individuals:
Sr. No. Name of Medicine Purpose
1 Arnica Montana Pain and soreness in legs
Bleeds easily
Blue spots
2 Hamamelis Enlarged Veins with soreness of
affected parts, Especially during
pregnancy
3 Graphites varicose veins with itching
Swelling in lower limb
4 Pulsatilla Disturbance of Venous
Circulation Varicose vein in legs
with soreness & stinging Pain
Varicose Veins
Passive haemorrhages
Traditionally, varicose veins are treated through self-care and
methods to reduce pressure in veins like compression 6 Calcarea Flour Painless varicose veins &
stockings. Ablation therapy is done in some cases to destroy ulceration
the affected veins. Vascular tumours with dilated
blood vessel
Homeopathy provides excellent results in treating mild to 7 Acid Flour Varicose veins little blue
moderate cases of varicose veins. These medicines act in a collection of veins in small spots
gentle and safe manner to reduce swelling, pain and varices on legs tend to ulceration
varicosities. Homeopathy also helps in treating varicose 8 Lycopodium Swelling & enlargement of the
ulcers, even in those who require surgical procedures. veins
Particularly right leg varices of
In this paper we have discussed how homeopathy can help in Genital organs of labia during
curing and relaxing pain of varicose veins. Pregnancy
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9 Carbo vegetabilis Venosity with offensive
excoriating discharges
Inflammation Sluggish tending to
suppuration with Burning pain
Varicose veins of genitalia with
Blueness & burning
CONCLUSION:
During treatment at our Advanced Ayush Wellness Centre will
we have found that the homeopathy helps in curing and helps
in fast recovery of the patients suffering from varicose veins. If
the proper treatment with continuous follow ups has been
taken, varicose veins can be treated with the help of
Homeopathy naturopathy & yoga ie Ardh Sarvangasana
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