Remedies and solutions for the varicose veins

Remedies for varicose veins : Micropuntura.

2009-09-28T08:02:00.000-07:00

The Micropuntura promotes stimulation of the skin by mechanical action and proper cosmetics, providing cell regeneration, resulting in the reduction of signs, wrinkles or superficial varicose veins.

In a session that lasts an average of one hour, the practitioner applies the lactic acid directly into the affected part.

For this, use a dermographism (same device used in height) equipped with a needle tip.

The number of sessions can vary from three to ten, depending on the case and patient outcomes.

The interval required between application and the other is 15 days.

"The only precautions that a person subject to this technique should have is not exposing the treated area to sun for a time, use sunscreen and eat foods rich in beta carotene as carrots, papaya, pumpkin and mango.

Another drawback of micropuntura is causing discomfort by inserting the needle into the skin.

To make the pain bearable, topical anesthesia is applied in the area to be worked minutes before.

Remedies for varicose veins : Electrofulguration.

2009-09-21T14:25:00.000-07:00

A method of electrofulguration used to produce superficial desiccation of tissue, which employs a highly or moderately damped alternating electrical current that is radiated through a monoterminal active electrode that is held close to the patient so that sparks spray over the lesion being treated.

Abstract
A catheter delivers an electrode within a vein for a minimally invasive treatment of varicose veins and venous insufficiency using RF energy. The catheter is introduced into a patient and positioned within the section of the vein to be treated. The electrode radiates high frequency energy towards the vein, and the surrounding venous tissue becomes heated and begins to shrink. The catheter includes a controllable member for limiting the amount of shrinkage of the vein to the diameter of the member. The electrode remains active until there has been sufficient shrinkage of the vein. The extent of shrinkage of the vein may be detected by fluoroscopy. After treating one section of the vein, the catheter and the electrode can be repositioned intraluminally within the vein to treat different sections of the vein until all desired venous sections and valves are repaired and rendered functionally competent.

Different treatments to prevent varicose veins.

2009-09-14T13:23:00.000-07:00

Different treatments to prevent varicose veins.

Electrofulguration
A method that uses high frequency alternating current for the treatment of varicose veins product spills.

Micropuntura chromatic
This technique allows, by punctures, collagen implant - associated with pigments - for the correction of dots resulting from varicose veins.

Cryotherapy
Used to eliminate varicose veins cold as a therapeutic method and indications is the whitening of dark spots and spills treating some very superficial

Dermabrasion
This treatment for the removal of varicose veins is to perform a physical abrasion or peeling of the surface layers of skin separate, including small spills, and are then replaced by new skin.

Laser Beam
Is the latest current treatments used to eliminate varicose veins. Combined with the application of small quantities of substances inducing tonic optimize their action, thereby allowing treated in one session, a great number of varicose veins. Sometimes, when the venous route is a little deeper, you need the performance of one or more incisions that allow better access of the laser beam. This technique allows, in 3 or 4 sessions, intensive treatments that normally would consume many months of consultation.

Home Remedies for Varicose Veins: part 3ª

2009-09-02T08:45:00.000-07:00

The flowers of the plant can also be applied externally on ulcers of varicose veins with beneficial results, because they are an excellent remedy for inflamed or ulcerated conditions of the skin.

Home remedies and natural cures for varicose veins.

• Infusion of horse chestnut:
Invigorate the vein wall and capillary protector. It has astringent and anti-inflammatory, so this infusion repairs and tones the veins.

Boil in a quart of water, 50 grams of horse chestnut bark for 10 minutes, strain and drink the liquid (250 cc. To 500 cc. Per day). This preparation repairs and tones the veins.

• Vegetable Juice:
Raw vegetable juices, especially carrot juice along with spinach, have been proven beneficial in treating varicose veins. The proportions are drinking 300 ml of carrot juice and 200 ml of spinach juice.

• Soothing massage essential oils
Mix 30 ml. Calendula oil, 3 drops of cypress oil, 2 drops of sandalwood oil and 1 of peppermint essential oil. To make the massage using palms of hands (not fingers) and start climbing from ankle down to the thighs. To complete treatment can be applied compresses made with rosemary oil and 2 drops of peppermint oil.

Remedies and solutions for the varicose veins: Foam sclerotherapy.

2009-08-31T07:56:00.000-07:00

Foam sclerotherapy is a treatment of varicose veins as an alternative and / or adjunct to surgery, with a simple and effective. Foam sclerotherapy is making a foam hand using sterile glass syringes in autoclaves, which are filled with a small amount of liquid sclerosant. The outlet of the syringe is occluded with a sterile cap and make a permanent and slowly pull the plunger. Thus, air enters the cylinder and slowly through the piston, until the final transformation of liquid foam.

1) It requires much less amount of pure substance (sclerosant liquid) to produce the desired effect, thus reducing considerably any signs of toxicity and allergy.

2) Great potential for action: thanks to the injected volume of foam (much greater than that of liquid sclerotherapy in common), significantly rejecting the blood content of the varix, thereby avoiding dilution of the sclerosant in the blood product.

3) Great handling, since it displays very well with ultrasound.

4) Great tolerance extravascular injection, being much less frequent complications resulting from extravasation of the foam, that produced by a liquid sclerosing.

The main drawback is the lack of scientific validation and despite the relatively significant experience in this field many teams with significant series of patients achieved.

Remedies and solutions for the varicose veins:“bad” cholesterol (LDL).,

2009-08-29T01:52:00.000-07:00

Cholesterol can’t dissolve in the blood. It has to be transported to and from the cells by carriers called lipoproteins. Low-density lipoprotein, or LDL, is known as “bad” cholesterol. High-density lipoprotein, or HDL, is known as “good” cholesterol.
The bad cholesterol (LDL) accumulates in the walls of the arteries, forming a plate that impedes the traffic of the blood that comes to the heart. Because of it if there is had too highly the cholesterol, LDL, it increases the risk of suffering cardiovascular diseases, trombosis, hypertension or varicose veins.
This type of cholesterol is convenient to support it to low levels: the ideal thing is that it(he,she) is below the 100 mg/dL and a superior level to 160 mg/dL is considered to be too high. The level increases when there are consumed in excess fats of animal origin, sausages and oily cheeses.

Some advices:

To consume more fished.

To consume food with antioxidant.

To consume food with soluble fiber.

List of food with levels of cholesterol and calories.

YOLK OF EGG 1480 Mg 352
KIDNEYS 375 Mg 120
BRAINS 2.200 Mg 120
MEAT OF PORK 100 Mg 290
MEAT OF CHICKEN 80 Mg 150
MEAT OF TURKEY 90 Mg 170
LARD OF PORK 106 Mg 680 MILK INFORMS 14 Mg 68
BUTTER 250 Mg 630

Influence of the nourishment and the varicose veins.

2009-08-27T07:39:00.000-07:00

The lettuce is the most implacable enemy of the varicose veins. Besides the lettuce, in this fight there should be absent neither the spinach nor the onion, which they contribute to the good hormonal functioning. For the cramps associated with the varicose veins there is nothing better than the broccoli and the green pea. To strengthen the fabrics, incorporate into your diet yeast and milk.

These are: The Vitamin C since it promotes the traffic, reduces the fragility of the capillaries and relieves the sensation of heaviness in the legs. Food that they contain vitamin. C: citric fruits, orange, grapefruit, lemon, green vegetables, etc.
The Zinc is very good for the cicatrizations and attacks the inflammation. Food that contain these: the red meats, the fish, the birds, the milk, the seafood, the liver, the cereals and the nueces.

There are studies on the vitamin E that indicate that it is a protective element for the development of the varicose veins.
The populations who consume great quantity of food with vitamin E suffer in a very small proportion the problem of the varicose veins. The vitamin E is in: soybean, vegetable oils without refining, integral cereals, vegetables and híado...

When they present problems of varicoses veins is important to increase the consumption of liquids, since they facilitate the elimination of toxins and improves the blood stream. And as already we have said it in many opportunities better all that should circulate the blood for the blood torrent fewer varicose veins tendras.
The water is very advisable, as other drinks like the juices of fruits and vegetables or the broths of vegetables.

Remedies and solutions for the varicose veins:the thermal waters

2009-08-26T13:55:00.000-07:00

The thermal treatments are in the habit of being the most effective solution for his innocuousness and good long-term results. The studies confirm that the persons who habitually are assiduous to thermal centers, have a better forecast. Fundamentally the treatments consist of contrasts of temperature that activate the blood stream.
To stimulate the traffic with jets of cold and warm water during a few seconds (to avoid them in the cystitis, during the menstruation, in the sciatica and in the cooling).
Basically as the exercise for the legs.

The benefits of the thermal waters are:

They stimulate the defenses of the organism.
They purify the blood, eliminating toxins for perspiration and diuresis. They reactivate the metabolism.
They re-educate the system termorregulador.
They provoke an expansion in the vascular network, with the corresponding blood flow, returning to the organism, resistant the cold.
They have effects revitalizadores on cells and fabrics.
There are obtained analgesic and anti-spasmodic results.
They are sedatives of the nervous system.

Exercises for varicose veins.

2009-08-24T13:58:00.000-07:00

All the physical exercises are good to anticipate the varicose veins. But the best exercises are those that you exercise the legs. Swiming, walking, cycling, aerobics, yoga.... The following exercises help promote circulation and, thus, help prevent and relieve varicose veins and spider veins.

Exercise 1. Cycling.
Bicycling moderately. If your city has hills, you better go to a gym. It is easier.

Exercise 2. Yoga.
Yoga also helps your body maintain a stable relationship with itself while going into a calm, neutral state of peace.
Hatha Yoga and Raja Yoga are the two most popular types of yoga.

Exercise 3. Walking.
Experts agree that physical activity is one of the cornerstones for good health, and walking is one of the easiest (and cheapest) ways to be physically active. All you need is a good pair of shoes, and you can do it almost anywhere and at any time.

Exercise 4.. Quad Press:
While lying on your back, try pressing the back of your knee flat against the floor. Hold for 10 seconds and release. Repeat.

Exercise 5..Straight Leg Raise:
While lying on your back, lift your leg straight up about 12 inches off the floor. Hold for 10 seconds and slowly lower. Repeat.

Exercise 6. .Hamstring Strengthening:
While lying on your stomach, raise your leg backward about 12 inches. Hold for 10 seconds and slowly lower. Repeat.

Simple laser treatment and Endovenous laser treatment for varicose veins

2009-08-20T07:55:00.000-07:00

Treatment Overview
A laser is a highly focused beam of light. A doctor can use a laser to treat varicose veins. Laser heat damages a vein, which makes scar tissue form. This scar tissue closes the vein. A closed vein loses its source of blood and dies. After a year or two, the vein is likely to disappear.

1- Simple laser treatment. Until recently, laser vein treatment has been limited to spider veins and tiny varicose veins just under the skin's surface. Usually, more than one laser session is needed. They are scheduled every 6 to 12 weeks, as prescribed by your doctor. (If you have poor blood circulation feeding these tiny veins, the larger "feeder" vein must first be treated with surgery, endovenous laser or radiofrequency treatment, or sclerotherapy.)

2- Endovenous laser treatment. This newer technology is becoming more available for larger varicose veins in the legs. A laser fibre is passed through a thin tube (catheter) into the vein. While doing this, the doctor watches the vein on a duplex ultrasound screen. Laser is less painful than vein ligation and stripping surgery, and it has a shorter recovery time.1 Only local anesthesia or a light sedative is needed for laser treatment. (For vein surgery, general anesthesia is used to put you to sleep.) Studies show that endovenous laser is very effective.1

What To Expect After Treatment
You are likely to be able to return to your normal daily routine after simple laser treatment.

After endovenous laser treatment, you will wear compression stockings for 1 week or more. To follow up, your doctor will use duplex ultrasound to make sure that the vein is closed.

Why It Is Done
1- Simple laser treatment is done for small spider veins and tiny varicose veins. This is sometimes a second treatment step, after a larger varicose vein has been treated with surgery, endovenous laser or radiofrequency treatment, or sclerotherapy.

2- Endovenous laser treatment is used to close off a larger varicose vein, instead of using surgery to remove it.

How Well It Works
1- Simple laser treatment. Over the past twenty years, this type of laser treatment has become quite safe and effective.

2- Endovenous laser treatment. Studies show that endovenous laser closes veins up to 98% of the time, with less pain and shorter recovery time than vein ligation and stripping surgery. Treatment success after several years has not been studied.

If endovenous laser treatment does not close a vein, you will need a second treatment. Depending on what is available in your area, you may have choices between another laser treatment, radiofrequency treatment, or sclerotherapy. In some cases, vein surgery is recommended.

For the best chance of success, be sure to have a doctor with a lot of endovenous laser experience.

Risks
Side effects of laser treatment include:

Skin burns.
Skin colouring changes.
Feelings of burning, pain, or prickling after recovery, from nerve damage (less likely than after vein stripping surgery).
Small or large blood clotting in the vein or a deep vein (less likely than after vein stripping surgery).
The more experience your doctor has had with laser, the less risk you are likely to have. Talk to your doctor about how often these side effects happen in his or her practice.

What To Think About
Compared to vein stripping and ligation surgery, endovenous laser and radiofrequency treatments usually cause less pain and have a shorter recovery time. This is because these treatments are done through a small incision. A larger groin incision is not needed. Plus, these treatments do not require general or spinal anesthesia.

Home Remedies for Varicose Veins: part 2ª

2009-08-19T14:37:00.000-07:00

Home Remedies for Varicose Veins 1: Avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time, crossing your legs doing heavy lifting and putting any unecessary pressure on your legs.

Home Remedies for Varicose Veins 2: If you at work are sitting on a desk all day, make sure you take breaks to walk around. you can also flex your muscles and wiggle your toes to increase blood flow. If it is possible try to rest your feet on an object that is elevated from the floor when seated.

Home Remedies for Varicose Veins 3: If you at work have to stand for long period of time, shift your weight between your feet, stand on your toes, or take breaks to walk around to alleviate pressure.

Home Remedies for Varicose Veins 4: Elevate your feet at all moment at home while watching TV or sitting down to read.

Home Remedies for Varicose Veins 5: To ease pain and stimulate circulation, fill a tub with cold water and simulate waking.

Home Remedies for Varicose Veins 6: Avoid scratching the itchy skin above varicose veins. This can cause ulceration and bleeding.

Home Remedies for Varicose Veins 7:After bathing apply Castor oil over the varicose veins affected and massage into your legs from the the feet.

Home Remedies for Varicose Veins: part 1ª

2009-08-19T14:31:00.000-07:00

Home Remedies for Varicose Veins 1: Eat a balanced diet that includes plenty of fish and fresh fruits and vegetables. The diet also has to be low in fat and carbohydrates.

Home Remedies for Varicose Veins 2: Eat as many blackberries and cherries as you can. They help to prevent varicose veins, and if you have them they may ease the symptoms.

Home Remedies for Varicose Veins 3: Including ginger, onions, garlic and pineapple in your diet is beneficial.

Home Remedies for Varicose Veins 4: Your diet has to be high in fiber to prevent constipation and keep the bowels clean.

Home Remedies for Varicose Veins 5: Avoid as much as possible sugar, ice cream, fried foods, peanuts, junk foods, cheeses, tobacco, salt, alcohol, animal protein, and processed and refined foods.

Home Remedies for Varicose Veins 6: Do a daily routine of exercise. Walking, swimming and bicycling all promote good circulation. It is very important that in complement maintain a healthy weight.

Home Remedies for Varicose Veins 7: Do not wear tight clothes because they restrict blood flow.

Home Remedies for Varicose Veins 8: At least once a day elevate your legs above the heart level for 20' to alleviate symptoms.

Possible remedies and solutions for varicose veins

2009-08-19T00:50:00.000-07:00

The traditional surgical treatment has been vein stripping to remove the affected veins. Newer, less invasive treatments, such as ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy, radiofrequency ablation and endovenous laser treatment, are slowly replacing traditional surgical treatments.
Later we'll talk about each type of treatment.
How do you make?
Are they risky?
Are they expensive?
Effectiveness
And some advice: exercises, diets...
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What are varicose veins and how they are formed?

2009-08-19T00:18:00.000-07:00

Varicose veins are the term commonly refers to the veins on the leg, although varicose veins can occur elsewhere. Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged and tortuous. . Veins have leaflet valves to prevent blood from flowing backwards (retrograde). Leg muscles pump the veins to return blood to the heart, against the effects of gravity. When veins become varicose, the leaflets of the valves no longer meet properly, and the valves don't work. This allows blood to flow backwards and they enlarge even more. Varicose veins are most common in the superficial veins of the legs, which are subject to high pressure when standing. Besides cosmetic problems, varicose veins are often painful, especially when standing or walking. They often itch, and scratching them can cause ulcers. Serious complications are rare. Non-surgical treatments include sclerotherapy, elastic stockings, elevating the legs, and exercise. The traditional surgical treatment has been vein stripping to remove the affected veins. Newer, less invasive treatments, such as ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy, radiofrequency ablation and endovenous laser treatment, are slowly replacing traditional surgical treatments. Because most of the blood in the legs is returned by the deep veins, the superficial veins, which return only about 10 per cent of the total blood of the legs, can usually be removed or ablated without serious harm. Varicose veins are distinguished from reticular veins (blue veins) and telangiectasias (spider veins), which also involve valvular insufficiency, by the size and location of the veins. Many patients who suffer with varicose veins seek out the assistance of physicians who specialize in vein care. These physicians are called phlebologists.