Varicosity – Varicose Vein

Definition:

An enlargement and tortuosity of a vein, artery or lymphatic vessel is known as varicosity

VARICOSE VEIN

Definition: 

A vein that has enlarged and twisted often appears as a bulging, blue blood vessel that is clearly visible through the skin.

Symptoms:

• Veins that are dark purple or blue in color
• Burning, throbbing, muscle cramping and swelling in lower legs
• Worsened pain after sitting or standing for a long time
• Itching, bleeding, discoloration, hardening of skin, inflammation of the skin, ulcers near ankle etc.

Ayurveda Treatment for Varicose Vein: 

Siravyadham, bandhanam, jaloukavacharanam etc can be done to manage the condition depending upon the condition of roga and rogi