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Suggest A Remedy For Varicose Veins
Hi Dr, this is srini from chennai. I'm having vericose veins in my left leg for the past 4yrs. Now i feel it starts growing. Some times i'm getting itching problem in that veins. I contact with general medicine Dr, he said nothing to worry wear stockings it ll protect growing like that. Pls give me suggestions regarding this.
Thu, 15 Dec 2016
Hi there
Compression stocking are a good non invasive way to prevent further worsening of the varicosities.
Elevating your leg for atleast half an hour a day will help, including while you sleep.
Try taking half an aspirin a day and consider an anti histamine for the itchiness.
There are other invasive options for varicose veins:
1) Sclerosing therapy, a chemical is injected into the veins to close them.
2) Stripping of the veins surgically.
Hope this helps.
Compression stocking are a good non invasive way to prevent further worsening of the varicosities.
Elevating your leg for atleast half an hour a day will help, including while you sleep.
Try taking half an aspirin a day and consider an anti histamine for the itchiness.
There are other invasive options for varicose veins:
1) Sclerosing therapy, a chemical is injected into the veins to close them.
2) Stripping of the veins surgically.
Hope this helps.
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