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Asked for female, 28 years old from Bangalore
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Vascular Surgeon•Bangalore
Varicose veins is not a problem of the skin. It is cause due to defective valves present within the blood vessels of the legs. So no cream can cure varicose veins. Avoid standing for long. It will reduce your symptoms. However if you need a long term result, please get a Doppler scan done and consult a vascular surgeon. Take care.
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Vascular Surgeon•Nashik
Varicose vein when symptomatic require treatment confirm the severity of disease and then plan mangememt. However to prevent extent of disease 1. Avoid long standing.
2. Wear stockings throughout day.
3. During night elevate legs over two pillows
4. Get doppler of veins done to know severity and need for intervention if any.
5. Consult vascular surgeon in your area.
Asked for male, 30 years old from Kolkata
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The appearance of enlarged or twisted veins usually on the legs or feet is referred to as Varicose Veins. This medical condition is common among people who are prone to pretty long hours of standing or sitting work. Varicose Veins may also appear during pregnancy. These are dark purple or bluish in colour, with or without pain
Symptoms of vaicose veins:- aching, heavy and uncomfortable legs.
swollen feet and ankles.
burning or throbbing in your legs.
muscle cramp in l...more
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General Physician•Nashik
Earlier stages of varicose veins are treated by wearing stockings, sleeping with legs elevated and sclerotherapy (injection of sclerosing agents in the veins ).
Advanced stages are treated by destruction of defective valves in the veins or surgical removal of veins.
In cases where there are no symptoms except bad cosmetic experience, no treatment is offered.
You must get yourself evaluated by getting a Doppler ultrasound of veins done which would reveal the exact status of your veins...more
Last Updated: 9 years ago• Featured Tip
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Radiologist•Mumbai
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Varicose veins are bulging blue veins on the legs that can cause leg swelling, skin blackening and even open wounds called ulcers. It is commonly seen in people aged 35 and above who have to stand a lot. Here are a few tips to prevent these:

1. Avoid standing for long periods: standing for long periods of time causes blood to pool in your leg veins and they begin to bulge out like a balloon. Avoid standing desks at your work. If you have to stand, take a 5-minute break every hour and wa...more
Asked for female, 34 years old from Nashik
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Here are some Home Remedies for varicose veins which will help in reducing your condition:
-Take Grape seed oil- 3 tsp, Jojoba oil- 3 tsp, Lemon/ geranium/peppermint or any other essential oil of your choice- 8 drops. Mix all the oils. Take some on your palms and rub to warm it up. Now gently massage your legs, ankles or the area with varicose veins. Use upward strokes, from feet to the top of your legs.
-Take the fuller’s earth and add enough water to it to get a smooth paste...more
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please follow these tips:
- wear varicose veins stockings while moving about to prevent further dilatation of the veins.
- go for color doppler study of the affected limb to know the severity of the disease.
- do not stand and work for long hours
- consult a vascular surgeon and get yourself examined thoroughly.
- perform leg raising exercises regularly.
- keep your foot end elevated while sleeping.
- take cap viscovas 1-0-1 after food for 3 months continuousl...more
Asked for male, 37 years old from Mumbai
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General Physician•Mumbai
Varicose vein perse will not lead to dizziness and Avoid spicy food items and not to eat junk food and we also need to avoid peanuts and potatoes in our daily diet
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Ayurveda•Faridabad
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Home remedies

Anything that is easily available in or around your home, and has a medicinal use, may be used as a home remedy. Most ayurvedic home remedies are a blend of commonly used herbs and spices to cure common symptoms or prevent any ailment.

Substances such as clove, cinnamon, black pepper, cumin, fennel, rock salt, turmeric, coriander, ginger, honey, licorice, garlic, onion, basil and mint are generally regarded as effective home remedies. Ayurveda also prescribes...more
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MD(EH)/AM/Accupressure

Homeopath•Chandigarh
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You may take rhus tox. 30 thrice a day for two days and apply mustard oil mixed with camphor and do massageof your wrist. Also you should take mag. Phos 12 x four time a day with water for two days.
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