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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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Dr. Thomas Wright answered

Specializes in Phlebology

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.

Answered 7/7/2019

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Dr. Rodolfo Farhy answered

Specializes in Cardiology

No medicines: Your best akternative to treat varicose veins is to see a veine specialist who has expertise in the latest procedures. Laser ablation, foam sclerotherapy, microphlebectomy, etc. Compression stcokings help partially to aleviate the symptoms but will not eliminate or reduce varicose veins.

Answered 4/2/2014

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Dr. Ted King answered

No: Although there are herbal medicines that are available in much of the rest of the world that can help swelling, there are no effective formulations of these products that are available in the us. Many products here claim to be effective but since the fda doesn't regulate these products, they can make make any claim they like. Drs. Wright and farhy are right, you should see a vein specialist.

Answered 2/7/2013

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Dr. John Landi answered

Specializes in Phlebology

None that works.: Varicose veins are due to leaking valves in the saphenous vein system. There is a strong hereditary component. There are many potential home remedies such as horse chestnut, witch hazel and certain kinds of berries but none of these work. If you have varicose veins, then you should see a vein specialist for a f/u venous evaluation including a venous ultrasound.

Answered 12/10/2013

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