The word "Varicosis" comes from the Latin word "varix", meaning "twisted". Varicosis veins are enlarged, twisted veins that are usually bluish purple.
Small, one - way valves in veins ensure blood only flows towards the heart. In some people, these valves become weakened and blood collects in the veins, causing them to enlarge abnormally.
Varicosis veins are most common on the legacy, because leg veins must work against gravity. Standing increases pressure on leg veins.
Varicosis veins are a common condition in the United States. Up to 25 percent of women are affected and up to 15 of men are affected.
Although in some people, varicosis veins can be a cosmetic concern, in other people, they can cause swelling and aching uncomfortable, heaviness, or bread or be a sign of heart disease or circulatory disorders. If left untreated, varicosis veins may lead to serious complications such as phlebitis (inflammation of the veins), skin ulcers, and blood clots.
Hormonal changes during pregnancy and menopause.Being overweight increases the pressure on veins.
Prolonged sitting or standing restricts circuluation and puts added pressure on veins.
Chronic constipation
Genetics
AgingThese are some of the natural treatments that have been explored for Varicosis veins. Many of them are believed to work by strengthening veins, which reduces fluid leakage from vessel walls.
At any time, if Varicosis veins become swollen, red, or tender and warm to the touch, or if there are sores, ulcers, or a rash near the Varicosis vein, see your doctor.
The herb horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum) is one of the most widely used natural treatments for Varicosis veins and chronic venous insufficiency, a related condition.The active form in horse chestnut is a compound called aescin. Aescin appears to block the release of enzymes that damage capillary walls.
In 2006, researchers with the respected Cochrane Collaboration reviewed studies involving the use of oral horse chestnut extract or placebo for people with chronic venous insufficiency.
The researchers found an improvement in the signs and symptoms of chronic venous insufficiency with horse chestnut extract compared with placebo. Horse chestnut extract resulted in a significant reduction in leg pain and swelling compared with a placebo.
Adverse events were usually mild and infrequent. The researchers concluded that based on the evidence, horsechestnut extract was an effective and safe short-term treatment for chronic venous insufficiency. None of the studies, however, evaluated whether the extract could reduce the appearance of Varicosis veins.
Whole horse chestnut is considered unsafe by the FDA and can lead to nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, headache, convulsions, circulatory and respiratory failure, and even death. Tea leaves, nuts, and other crude forms of the horse chestnut plant should also be avoided.
Manufacturers of horse chestnut products remove the toxic component, esculin. These products appear to be safe, as there have been few reports of harmful side effects despite being widely used in Europe.
People with kidney or liver disease and bleeding disorders should avoid horse chestnut. The safety of horse chestnut in pregnant or nursing women or children has not been established. Horse chestnut should not be combined with aspirin, Plavix (clopidogrel), Ticlid (ticlopidine), Trental (pentoxifylline), Coumadin (warfarin), and other anticoagulant drugs ("blood-thinning") unless under medical supervision as these medications may increase the effect of the medication.
The extract of grape (Vitis vinifera) seeds and pine bark (Pinus maritima) both contain oligomeric proanthocyanidin complexes (OPCs), antioxidants that appear to strengthen the connective tissue structure of blood vessels and reduce inflammation.Studies suggest that OPCs help people with various veins. Grape seed extract should not be confused with grapefruit seed extract.
The most commonly reported side effects are digestive complaints such as nausea and upset stomach.
People with autoimmune conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, and Crohn's disease should not take pine back or grapeseed extract unless under a doctor's supervision because of its effects on the immune system. The safety of pine bark and grapeseed extracts have not been established in pregnant or nursing women or children.
Pine bark or grapeseed extracts should not be combined with medications that suppress the immune system or with corticosteroids, unless under medical supervision.
A plant in the lily family, Butcher's broom (Ruscus aculeatus) is also known as box holly gold knee holly. It contains ruscogenins, constituents believed to strengthen collagen in blood vessel walls and improve circulation. This is thought to tighten weak, clay vessels such as those associated with Varicosis veins.Side effects of butcher's broom may include digestive complaints such as indigestion or nausea. People with high blood pressure or benign prostate hyperplasia should not take butcher's broom without first consulting a doctor. The safety of butcher's broom in pregnant or nursing women or children has not been established.
Butcher's broom should not be taken with medication for high blood pressure, benign prostate hyperplasia, or MAO inhibitors unless under medical supervision.
Reflexology is a form of bodywork that focuses primarily on the feet. One small study compared reflexology with rest in 55 pregnant women. Reflexology significantly reduced leg swelling.Pregnant women should consult their doctor before having reflexology. Some sources say that reflexology should not be done during the first trimester. For more information about reflexology, read the Reflexology Fact Sheet
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Bamigboye, Smyth r. Interventions for Varicosis veins and leg oedema in pregnancy. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007 Jan 24; (1): CD001066.
Pittler MH, Ernst e. Horse chestnut seed extract for chronic venous insufficiency. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2006 Jan 25; (1): CD003230.
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ReplyDeleteVaricose veins is abnormally enlarged swollen veins that usually occur in the legs. they result from a weakness of valves inside veins that allow blood to flow back to the heart. If the valves do not work properly, blood accumulates in the veins, stretching them and causing varicosities.The content was really very interesting..
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