In the case of venous insufficiency, also known medically as chronic venous insufficiency (CVI), the blood builds up in the legs. It is usually defective vein valves that prevent blood from being transported back to the heart. This increases the pressure in the veins. Fluid builds up. The legs are often affected by venous insufficiency. They are then often swollen and painful.
Homeopathic remedies are used to alleviate the symptoms of venous insufficiency.
Which homeopathic remedies help?
Physical symptoms are described below. Choose a homeopathic remedy for venous insufficiency that best suits your situation.
Carduus marianus
Varicose vein formation caused by impaired portal vein circulation, which can be attributed to impaired liver function. Increased tendency to painful itchy hemorrhoids.
Aesculus
Heavy, congested legs, inflammatory veins in the pelvis, arms and legs and increased varicose vein formation.
Hydrofluoric acid
Congestion and varicose veins in the extremities accompanied by itchy skin.
Melilotus officinalis
For the treatment of superficially inflamed veins (thrombophlebitis) and varicose veins.
Stone flower
Varicose veins, water retention caused by venous congestion and itching. Legs feel heavy, symptoms of “pins and needles” and/or numbness occur.
Causes of venous insufficiency
- increasing connective tissue weakness in old age
- hormonal factors
- hereditary predisposition
Risk factors that favor venous insufficiency
- overweight
- Smoking
- lack of exercise
- prolonged sitting and standing
- tight clothes
Symptoms
- heavy legs
- feeling of tension in the legs
- varicose veins
- spider veins
- leg cramps
- Tingling, burning, itching
- skin changes
- ulcers
Further tips and information on treatment
Venous insufficiency should be treated early, because advanced vascular damage cannot be reversed and complications such as embolism, phlebitis, varicose veins or thrombosis can result. If the ankles are swollen in the evening, the legs are heavy, tingling, itching or pain, these are the first warning signs of venous insufficiency. A feeling of tension in the lower legs and nocturnal calf cramps are other symptoms of weak veins. If the venous insufficiency is already pronounced, discolouration of the legs, varicose veins, water retention or tissue hardening can occur.
