Varicose veins – medically called varicose veins – appear most frequently in the veins of the legs. They can be recognized by their tortuous shape and irregular progression and are more common in women than men, usually between the ages of 25 and over 70 years. Varicose veins are often caused by weak connective tissue. If they run in the visible vein system, one speaks of primary varicose veins. Varicose veins manifest themselves in legs that hurt or feel heavy, usually after standing or sitting for a long time.
Homeopathic remedies aim to alleviate the symptoms of varicose veins.
Which homeopathic remedies help?
Physical symptoms are described below. Choose a homeopathic remedy for varicose veins that best suits your situation.
Erigeron canadensis
Varicose veins in the esophagus as a side effect of liver and bile diseases. Bleeding of the esophageal varicose veins can occur as a complication.
Touch sensitive
Arnica
tender, congested varicose veins with a feeling of being squeezed or bruised or Ruta.
Hamamelis
dilated, tender and congested veins with a stabbing, sore pain and heaviness.
During pregnancy
Pulsatilla
congested veins with heavy, tired and swollen legs. Heat worsens the symptoms. Particularly suitable after pregnancy and during the menopause.
Millefolium
Painful venous congestion, especially during pregnancy. Bleeding can also occur in the affected regions.
With skin changes
Hydrofluoric acid
Varicose veins with severe pain and / or skin changes on the lower leg. Also with the resulting lower leg ulcers (Ulcus cruris).
Calcium jodatum
Varicose veins associated with the formation of painless ulcers.
With Pain
Calcium fluoratum
Varicose veins with sharp pains but no inflammation.
Lachesis
severe pain and bluish red inflammation. Patients are sensitive to touch, stockings or bandages are not tolerated.
Vipera brush
Inflammation of the veins with severe swelling and tenderness to touch. The burning pain worsens when the affected limb hangs down. Those affected feel as if the leg or arm would burst. Elevation relieves the pain.
Causes of varicose veins
- predisposition
- standing activities
- hormonal changes (pregnancy, childbirth)
- too little physical activity
- overweight
- cardiac insufficiency
Symptoms of varicose veins
- Heavy legs
- feeling of tension
- Pains
- nocturnal leg cramps
- itching
- Payment
- skin changes
- Beingeschwüre (seber of the leg)
- phlebitis
Further tips and information on treatment
The earlier action is taken against varicose veins, the better the therapeutic success. Anyone can prevent the formation of varicose veins to some extent with a healthy, balanced diet and plenty of exercise or Kneipp treatments.
