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What is the remedies for varicose veins
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My wife having problem of varicose veins so what is the treatment?and is there any oil,gel and capsules? and what are the precautions to be taken for this issues.
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Please consult vascular surgeon for it. Stockings might help.
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This treatment is being suggested on bases of the information provided. However
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Control Hypertension, Diabetes or metabolic disorder, if there is any.
Any way it may be tried,
--. Dolokind Plus (Mankind) [Aceclofenac100 mg +Paracetamol 350 mg] 1 tab. OD & SOS. X 5 days.
--. Caldikind plus (Mankind) 1 tab OD x 10 days.
(You may need help of your local doctor to get these medicines.)
--. Fomentation with warm water. Let the part not be exposed to cold.
--. Sleep on a hard bed with soft bedding.
--. Use a pillow under the legs
-.tight fitting stokinets may help you
--. Avoid painful acts & activities.
-- .Do mild exercises for legs.
--.(Take help of a physiotherapist or,
visit my you tube channel 'ncgupta me and my yoga'.)
--Do not ignore, let it not become beginning of a major problem.
--Do ask for a detailed treatment plan.
Kindly make sure, there is no allergy to any of these medicines.
--For emergency treatment visit nearest hospital.
--Wish you a quick recovery & good health.
--I hope, I have solved your problem to your satisfaction.
Dr N C Gupta MS (ortho).
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If you have varicose veins above knee then you need to consult an interventional radiologist
Next Steps
Stockings and elevation of leg may work in initial stages but I would advise you to consult an interventional radiologist
Health Tips
Be careful and avoid standing for long duration and consult a doctor immediately if you have wound on your leg. Hope you are non diabetic. Get well soon
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Goodevng varicose veins can be painful and not painful stage if early it is painless no need of any treatment just avoid longstandings or walkings and u can aslo apply stockings to increase normal floww of blood to pain decrease if later stages it may be surgical depends on symptoms of patient
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Take pain killers
Health Tips
Use stockings
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Dr. Santoshi Kurada
Spine and Pain Specialist
11 yrs exp
Bangalore
Dear Sir,
Varicose veins exacerbates on prolonged standing so it is important to avoid this.
- use compression stockings/elastic crepe bandage during the day
-use a pillow under legs for slight elevation at night.
- Physical exercise is important.
Next Steps
Depending on the grade of Varicose veins and other medical and personal history, there are various medical options available.
Health Tips
Please take a consultation with General Physician/Surgeon.
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