| Varicose veins can be difficult to deal with and | | | | from it. |
| sometimes people find the pain far too annoying to | | | | - Butcher's broom helps to strengthen collagen and |
| put up with it. Although pain is not present in every | | | | works to improve blood circulation in the body. |
| case, some people do experience extreme | | | | - Grape seed and pine bark extracts also work |
| discomfort while suffering from this malady. Yes, it is | | | | effectively to reduce inflammation. |
| rare to find a case which is fatal, although the pain | | | | - Hawthorn improves circulation and strengthens |
| associated with it can often be excruciating. | | | | blood vessels. |
| Fortunately, there are several efficient ways, which | | | | - A mixture of cypress oil and geranium oil when |
| allow you to find proper relief from the discomfort. | | | | gently applied to the legs can provide effective relief |
| In this article, you will find several effective ways | | | | from pain. However, make sure to apply the mixture |
| that can help you find relief from the throbbing, | | | | around the affected veins and not directly on them. |
| burning, itching and overall aches associated with this | | | | - Chamomile and cypress oil can aid in soothing the |
| ailment. | | | | pain and reducing the swelling. |
| Here are some options that you may want to | | | | - Blackberries and cherries may also help to reduce |
| consider: | | | | pain and swelling. |
| Sclerotherapy: Special medication, usually a saline | | | | - Refrain from consuming salty and fried food items; |
| based solution, is then injected directly into the | | | | instead include fresh fruits and vegetables to your |
| affected veins. This leads to irritation of the inner | | | | menu. |
| walls and the veins will collapse and permanently | | | | - Exercise regularly to improve circulation. Any kind of |
| close. It takes only a few hours for the procedure | | | | physical activity can help you improve your physical |
| and recovery time is very short. | | | | and mental health. Walking is especially good for the |
| Ligation: Incisions are then made over the damaged | | | | legs but avoid jogging as this will increase pressure on |
| vein and the vein is tied off. One benefit that this | | | | your lower leg area which may exacerbate your |
| surgery offers is that it removes the affected | | | | condition |
| section so relief is there as soon as the incisions heal. | | | | - Hydrotherapy can also act as a great solution to |
| Support Stockings: These special stocking or support | | | | relieve symptoms by improving circulation in the legs. |
| socks help in relieving the throbbing as they | | | | A hot tub however, can make problems worse, so |
| compress the veins. This helps to keep the swelling | | | | avoid using one. |
| down. These stockings are specifically designed to | | | | Please note that before you undertake any type of |
| promote proper circulation of blood in your legs. They | | | | self-medication, even with 'natural remedies' you |
| can help to support your legs right after ligation | | | | should always consult with your health care |
| surgery and these stockings may help avoid | | | | practitioner. Many herbs or over the counter products |
| formation of new varicose veins. | | | | may interfere with any prescribed medication that |
| Natural Remedies: | | | | you may be taking. They may also worsen any |
| - Horse chestnut extract is very popular for its | | | | medical condition that you may have, so it is best to |
| healing properties. It effectively helps reduce pain and | | | | consult with your doctor. |
| any kind of swelling. However, please keep in mind | | | | With advancements in the health care industry, there |
| that this extract is unsafe and so one should only | | | | is no reason why you need to suffer with varicose |
| consume it when the ingredient, esculin is removed | | | | or spider vein pain any longer. |