Abstract

MODERN AND AYURVED ASPECT IN THE MANAGEMENT OF VARICOSE VEIN

Deepak Pandurang Gangawane*, Sonal Abhijeet Shah, Abhinandan Yuvraj Patil And Nikhil Ashok Urankar

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Abstract

Varicose veins are tortuous, widened veins in the subcutaneous tissues of the legs and are often easily visible. The basic cause of varicose veins is incompetency of perforating valves of lower limbs. There are primary as well as secondary causes of varicose veins. The superficial perforating as well as the deep veins are involved in varicose veins. It occurs when their valves are usually incompetent and become weak allowing blood to leak back-down leading to varicose, engorged and painful veins. The incidence of varicose vein is 5% in general population among which mostly are women. Although it is not a severe problem, but continuous swelling, aching, and painful legs result, and if there is considerable discomfort causes disturbance in daily life. Modern science provides contemporary treatment for varicose veins which includes varicocelectomy, ligation, sclerotherapy, laser treatment, radial surgical approach, and bypass surgery. In Ayurveda our Acharya described bheshaj chikitsa and various panchkarma procedures like Siravyadha (Venesection), raktamokshan (Bloodletting), jalaukavacharan (Leech therapy), veshtana (Wrapping of clothes or crepe bandaging). In this review article an attempt has been made to review the study carried out on varicose veins and its management.

Keywords: Varicose veins, Ayurvedic treatment, Modern treatment.