Abstract

VARICOSE VEINS: ITS PATHOGENESIS AND UTILITY OF HOMOEOPATHY

Dr. Ashok Yadav*, Dr. Virendra Chauhan, Dr. Rekha Sharma, Dr. Hemlata Kumawat, Dr. Nanadita Devatwal and Dr. Manisha Saini

Abstract

Varicose veins are a type of chronic venous disorder characterized by spider telangiectasias, reticular veins, and true varicosities. They are subcutaneous dilated, torturous enlarged veins commonly seen in lower extremities greater than or equal to three millimetres. The exact pathogenesis behind their formation is unknown; however conditions like obesity, pregnancy, hormonal changes, age related changes, genetics, smoking and prolonged standing are some of the circumstances which lead to the formation of varicose veins. Varicose veins can be managed with proper life style modification without any medical and surgical interventions until they did not get severe and have the risk of formation of ulcers and thrombosis. Sclerotherapy, cosmetic surgery and medications are needed for the treatment which can be costly and require life time dependency. Homoeopathy on the other proved to play a pivot role in managing such conditions. Several case studies and researches shows that homoeopathic medicines has proven beneficial in treating varicose veins and ulcers without any recurrency. The article explains the etiopathogenesis, treatment and homoeopathic management of varicose veins.

Keywords: Varicose veins, ulcers, thrombosis, Homoeopathy.