For Samuel Hahnemann (the founder of homeopathy) the single most driving reason to develop homeopathy was to have a system that was completely harmless and gentle. A system that would use the body’s own innate healing powers to restore health.
The homeopathic treatment of diseases like varicose veins, which otherwise would require surgery, stand testimony to what Hahnemann preached and established. A controlled study done in Germany on 62 patients (suffering from varicose veins) about a decade ago proved the high efficacy of this system in treating this problem.
What are varicose veins?
When the blood moves back from the organs to the heart, it is carried by a network of vessels called veins. Veins are thin-walled vessels compared to the arteries (vessels that take blood from the heart to the various organs). Veins contain one-way valves every few inches to prevent the blood flowing back due to gravity. It is when these valves become weak that the blood starts pooling in the veins. Veins then become dilated (widened) and twisted, and are called varicose. Any vein may become varicose, but the veins most commonly affected are those in the legs and feet.
Another condition similar to varicose veins is spider veins. They are usually smaller, bluish and are closer to the skin’s surface. They occur mostly on legs and at times can be found on the face too. They often look like a spider’s web or a tree branch.
The symptoms
For many people, varicose veins and spider veins are diseases of cosmetic concern only. But for others it can be more than just a cosmetic problem; symptoms commonly found in those suffering from varicose veins are pain, achiness, heaviness, burning, throbbing, muscle cramping and swelling in lower legs. Sitting and standing for a long period tends to increase all the symptoms. Veins appear as enlarged, snake-like, blue veins and are most easily seen under the skin while standing. Itching may be present around the enlarged veins. Skin ulcers at ankle, whenever present, indicate a sever form of varicose veins.
Though each case of varicose veins represents itself as an individual one and needs to be treated accordingly, homoeopathic medicines Calcarea flour and Acid flour stand at the top of the table for treating varicose veins. Calcarea flour not only clears the symptoms but also eradicates the tendency for developing varicose veins. Calcarea Iodatum works extremely well for ulcers accompanying varicose veins. Hamemelis and Vipera are indicated when there is acute inflammation in the veins often called phlebitis.
This feature ( authored by Dr. Vikas Sharma ) was earlier published in The Tribune(north India?s largest circulated daily newspaper). Dr. Vikas Sharma is regular Homeopathic columnist for The Tribune.You can mail him at vikas@drhomeo.com





Dear Dr.
I am only 33 year old no children yet, but on one leg I had developed vericos veins which are getting worse almost every month and I see more of them all the time , I am so scared dont know what to do , the gp told me they won’t remove them I have to do it privately which is very expensive in uk over 1000 £ ., plus I am but sceptic if it will work as I had some removed by injection and they are even worse now. I had found one homeophatic pharmacy and they said they might be able to help but they want quite a bit of money too so not sure if homeophatic can work I wanted to find out before I spend money on something again . Please can you advise ? I been taking the vein supplement for a while now but doesn’t seems to work or stop from developing new ones . Thank ti for your advise .
Sir ,
i am suffering from varicose veins from past 25 years , initially i had twisted superficial veins on calf area but now even veins near ankle area are also showing.
kindly advise if this can be treated and if yes how long would be the treatment period.
Regards
Deepak Shirodkar
Dr. Sharma,
I am 33 and starting to have ttrouble with varicose veins in my right calf. I had major surgery in my neck 2years ago. This surgery was the beginning of the start of trouble… its been 2yrs and I’m just getting relief in my neck through managed medication. The surgery has left me jobless and without insurance, if there is a cure that can be done at home I would be grateful for the information. There is no swelling, but the vein is pronounced, aches and burns terrible. Please help!
Respected sir,
I am a 43 year old working women suffering from vericose vain since 2002. Now my lower legs are very painful and showing swelling, blackish .
please help me and refer some medicines for my problems.Can I take the relief from this desease.Please give me advise.I am very thenkfull to you for this advise.
Sincerely yours
Nirmala G Nair
G-4/15, 2nd floor, sector-16, rohini, new delhi-110 089
I MR SHRIPAD VASANT BANDIVADEKAR SYAING IN BORIVALI MUMBAI
I 52 YEARS OLD I HAVE VERIOUS VENS IN MY LEFT LAGS
KINDLY GIVE ME MEDICINE TREMENT
Regards
Shripad
Sir ..
mere right leg mei vericose veins hai .sir tretment mai kitna time lagega
There is pain in nerves of both the side of hips and thighs. Sometime pain happen in hips and sometime it happen in thigh. It happen one by one. Mostly happen during winter season.
hello sir,
plz suggest some homeopathy medicine names cream & tablet for vericose vein
Attn.: Dr.Vikas Sharmaji,
Pls. note that my wife is suffering from Spider Veins (in red, blue colours etc.) problem. She realizes pain, irritation in legs, burning sometime. Kindly advise best method of treatment for complete relief.
Best regards,
Deepak Kumar,
Kalkaji, New Delhi
Mobile # 9999906649
Dr Sharmaji, My regards to you. Your contribution for the welfare of the people via Homoeo is commendable. here’s one chronic problem. I am getting grey coloured sputum occasionally which is expectorated from lungs. I get very often a thick phlegm at the root of tounge. I don’t have constipation but disturbed sleep, repeated indigestion, weakness. Can you help me by suggesting suitable medicine? Thank you, Regards.
Dear Dr. Sharma,
In my left led vericose vein develops for the last three years. Although, these have not come out of skin but are realised only on standing a swelling in vein. It does not pain at all. The lower leg skin stared getting black. Earliar I used to have itching These seems to be a symtom of early stage of developing veicose vein. Please suggest some homeopathic medicine for cure.
Thanks
S N Ojha
Sir, I am suffering vasculities and viricose veins for the past 4 years in bothe legs a big vound
around 4 cm x 4 cm size. Now i am getting treatment from Dr. Ramesh, Rehmotology and applying Intrasite Gel and take some tablets.
What is your opinin and how it is is to be cured thro homeopathy . Kindly let me know if any doctors in Chennai and also your advice pl .
Could you please help me. Last 3 years back i have done varicose vein extraction below the knee of right leg. Now im 30yrs old. At present i have varicose vien recouring stage. Discolor skin, ulceraction and itching above the ankiel. I do won’t go surgery for second time. Is it homeo medicin help to me? If yes, im ready to treatment from you. could you please reply me.
Dear doctor,
I am jinesh and you are currently treating my son, Nimai.
Currently, I want to consult with you for my mother for her varicose vein and other problems like piles and joint pains and some skin problems which I would like to tell in in detail.
How would you prefer to analyse my mother for maily varicose vein problem.
If you can give me a questionnaire and then I can get the details from my mother. The problem is she cannot talk in English. But my father can. So, I would like to start the link and then would prefer to connect o my father when you need to get detailed information.
Note: I would be there in India on 28th and 29th of Aug, 2013. If we can utilize those days to analyse more, It would have been better.
thanks,
jinesh
Hello Doctor,
Would be greatful if you could suggest remedies for varicose veins — i also experience cramps in my feet and calves.
Thanks.
Sam
Hi Sir,
I am 27 year old male. I have problem of varicocele and varicose veins since 2.5 years. My testes and legs are very painful. Sometimes the pain reduces and sometimes increased automatically. When I walk my legs become very heavy and painful. All day I sit in my home keeping my legs raised. Is it possible to cure in homeopathy. I recently contacted one Dr Bedi in Delhi but have not started treatment yet as I am not satisfied with his credentials. What should I do? Should I come to you? How much the treatment cost. I live in Delhi.
P.S. – I have undergone doppler test and USG etc at one pvt. hospital in Delhi. The surgeon has advised me to undergo EVLT surgery. My younger brother has already undergone EVLT in 2011. My mother also has some varicose and spider veins.
Dear Doctor,
Relative of mine is suffering from hemophillia ( factor VIII less than 2% ). Please advise mode of treatment for internal bleeding & external cuts/ wounds. Patient is now being treated thru allopathic remedies . presently Factor VIII injection is given immediately during internal/ external bleeding. Thinking of giving Arnica 6C / 30 during above conditions!
kindly suggest something so that the young boy (11 years) and his parents get some relief from this lifelong pain.
With sincere regards,
N chakrabarty
dear sir,
i m 25 year old ,i have vericose veins in both legs but i don’t have any pain but veins are distended ,i can’t stand for long period of time , please tell me any treatment for this
Good morning doctor. I have been referred to you by a friend, who was under your treatment.
I have been diagnosed to having Hardcore Veins which are visible and can be felt by touch in some points even from outside of clothes. The same has been found in a doppler test done on my legs.
I have been advised to wear compression stockings or jeggings . I am 47 and have undergone a number of surgeries including two cesarians, an intentional hernia repair, a myo-rectify, a hystectomy.
kindly advise a homeopathic medicine / treatment.
Thanks and regards.
Sir,
I am suffering from pain in heel from long standing .
My age 34 yr since 8 mnt I have such problem
long standing causes swelling in legs
I had gone for various test and all test were ok so came to conclusion that i have varicose veins it is my acute stage they do not appear but i have continuous heel pain
Could you please guide me the right treatment
I would be very thankful to you
Thanks
Dear doctor,
I am suffering from spider veins at early stage .it is heredertry suggest me treatment.