Question 1

is there any medicine available for painless varicose veins in the leg? any yoga ?

Accepted Answer

Stockings: Wear compression stockings.  Ted hose are available in many colors and you can buy them over the counter.  They look like leggings.  This keeps the veins rom getting larger, or more o them showing up.  Also, get out and exercise!  yoga is great, so is walking or swimming.

Question 2

what medicine should i buy for varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

Vein medication: Commonly self prescribed medication for veins are venotonics, like horse chestnut extract or anti-inflammatory like rutin or diosmin.
A new prescription medication for severe swelling and inflammationnamed Vasculera has been helpful.

Question 3

daflon 500 medicine can help my varicose veins to reduce?

Accepted Answer

NO!: These medications are sold under false pretexts . It will not change the size of your varicosities, it can ease to some degree swelling in the ankle if you have so theoretically could ease the possible pain you may feel at the end of the day. The best symptomatic treatment: compression stocking and elevation of the leg.

Question 4

what are some of the non-drug treatments for varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

The non drug treatments for Varicose veins include::   Ablation, Laser treatment of leg veins, Sclerotherapy.

Question 5

how to get rid of varicose veins by not using surgical procedures?is there any medicines that i can take or any herbal medicines for it?

Accepted Answer

No not really: The only effective treatments for varicose veins are medical procedures: phlebectomy & stripping are the most surgical, laser ablation and sclerotherapy also very effective and less surgical. Their are some herbal products that can help symptoms but wont make them go away. Varicose veins can be more than just a cosmetic issue.  See a vein specialist, phlebologist, for evaluation treatment options.

Question 6

are varicose veins dangerous?

Accepted Answer

Can be: If you have longstanding, untreated varicose veins and complications that we call chronic venous insufficiency, you can develop a venous leg ulcer from that.  Although not usually even potentially dangerous, unless they become infected (which is rare), they can be very difficult to deal with.  Phlebitis is more common in varicose veins and it is possible to get a deep vein thrombus from that.

Question 7

how to cure unsightly varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

Options: Depending on the size of the varicose veins, you could try butchers broom or horse chestnut supplements, or may need to see a vascular surgeon for treatment.  There are some laser treatments, but not sure you'd be a candidate without evaluation. Best bet is to see vascular surgeon.

Question 8

how do you treat large varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

Surgery: Stripping or removing the vein.

Question 9

what can i do to treat varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

See phlebologist: Trained vein doctors (phlebologist) can treat vv in an office setting, as one day procedure.  Seek help by going to www.Phlebology.Org, and put in your zip code to find phlebologist in your area.  Evaluation starts with ultrasound of the leg veins, and modern day treatment includes endovenous ablation, microphlebectomy, sclerotherapy.  Results are great, and you will be happy.

Question 10

what are the symptoms of varicose veins?

Accepted Answer

The symptoms of Varicose veins include::   Ankle swelling, Itching, Legs cramping, Restless legs, Ulceration, Red spider veins, Bulging veins.

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How to get rid of varicose veins by not using surgical procedures?is there any medicines that i can take or any herbal medicines for it?

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How to cure unsightly varicose veins?

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