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





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Sir since 5 years
I am suffering from varicose veins pain problem
Please advice
My wife Smt. Sampa, House Wife, Age. 39, Wt. 90 Kg, is suffering in pain since last 8-10 months. The pain was shifted from right leg to Left Leg, vis a vis. At present it persists on Left Foot only. The location of pain is at the frontal Top portion of left Foot excluding Toes and swelled at the bottom of this Left Foot (instep curvature portion). At present this swelled portion has got pain. But when in rest there is no feeling of pain, just at the time of movement it struck.
She has Calcareous Spurs at both feet, using soft Doctor’s shoe for that and some veins at below knee region are prominent. For weight loss she is following Dieticians’ food chart and losses 6 Kgs in last Two months. Due to pain and in Doctor’s advice, morning walk is being stopped. High Blood Pressure is continuing since a long time, taking Amlodipine 5 mg daily once but BP ranges in between 140/80 to 156/90. Her all other test reports found almost normal, like Uric Acid, RA Factor, CRP, TSH, Haematology, Sugar and Vit-D 25. Lastly on Colour Doppler test of Left Lower Limb, it is reported that 1) Sapheno Femoral Junction Incompetent. 2) Varicose Veins see in medical aspect of leg and Knee. 3) Incompetent Perforator vein seen above ankle region, in medial leg. Hence from this report Dr. concludes that because of Varicose Veins she is suffering. He has referred the case to General Surgeon for further treatment. But We seek your Advice.
I am 19 yr old.
Since 3-4 days,There is a hard mass kind of formation on the left side of my scrotum n its paining and is very discomforting in any position,especially while standing.
Please suggest me medicine with dose timng and all.
I would be very thankful.
sir, my father aged about 75 years suffering with vascular problem with pain with swetting in the knee withpain. what can i do for this problem
Hi Sir,
My name is Prashant. Recently I have met with a small accident and when I approached doctor there I have been informed that I have varicose veins and they have suggested me to wear stocking, which I am wearing daily. I want to treat this varicose veins and I have not yet approached any doctor for this. I wanted to treat this through Homeopathy since it is harmless and can also be taken parallelly with allopathy. I am based in Hyderabad, so could you tell me the process to meet you for the consultation and how effective the homeopathy will be in treating varicose veins problems in my legs, I mean how much time does it take on average basis to treat this.
Regards,
Prashant
Sir,
It is recently identified that I have extensive thrombus completely filling the lumen of short saphenous vein extending from the sapheno-popliteal junction up to the mid leg. I have taken 10 heparin injections and continuing warf tab. everyday last one and half month. Will it go by this treatment or any other alternative for this. I am wearing stockings. pls advice me.
Thank you.
i am bhms student i have a patient who has vericose vein plz give me remedy name with doses on vericose vein
My father-in-law is suffering from varicose vein problem from last 3 years.please advise me what we have to do? Is there any remedy on varicose vein .
my age 22 i had left side varicocele (scrotum ) and sevear pain last 01 years ple sugg. medinice.?
Thanks
Pankaj
mother n law age 82.. has varicose ulcers on right leg above inner ankle..very painful bone pain..
can u plz help with homeo medicines… she has no sugar problem but slight bp..
sir,how r u???
my problem is,my veiNs are Standing with my hand and legs,like a snake.i consult with my local homeopathy dr.but after long treatmen the problem was no going..my veins was Long time stand with hand in summer weather.but no paind for this prblm.but winter weatger i comfortable in this problem.plsss help me
Hi Sir
I am Mayank, 21 yr old and suffering fron varicose veins for last 6 months.The doctors recommanded for surgery,which is not so successful. I want a permanent treatmet for it because i want running for physical test in cpo si.Is homeopath can do this…help me sir..
Sir am 21 yr I am suffering from bulging varicose veins on my left leg from last 2 month I want instend treatment plz help me sir
hi , am sathish from india.Am 24 years old….2 months before i met an accident, my leg gets swell..after treatment , my leg becomes normal…but now during walking my legs becomes very swell…at night when am taking rest ,leg becomes normal….whats the reason..wats the treatment…please anyone help me
hi , am sathish from india…2 months before i met an accident, my leg gets swell..after treatment , my leg becomes normal…but now during walking my legs becomes very swell…at night when am taking rest ,leg becomes normal….whats the reason..wats the treatment…please anyone help me
hai sir gd mrng.. right side pain varicoosil..right leg &back pain rht side sir please suggestion… early marrge 3mnths..
My uncle was suffering from Vericose veins who is aged about 60 years. Please suggest good remedy that can be treated in home as he was not able to go hospital regularly.
hi aswini..hi , am sathish from india…2 months before i met an accident, my leg gets swell..after treatment , my leg becomes normal…but now during walking my legs becomes very swell…at night when am taking rest ,leg becomes normal….whats the reason..wats the treatment…please anyone help me….will u recommend some good doctors or hospitals in tamilnadu
I’m fiftysix years old. I’m getting on the top of my right leg on the back it looks like spider veins. What could i do?
my ankles and feet seem to be showing all the years of standing . I have been a checker grocery clerk for many years .I am 50yrs old and my ankles and this past yr I have noticed the change in COLOR of my skin around my ankles. The vericose vains are so bad. Is there anything I can do at home to keep from getting worse. My feet seem very dry and I massage them with coconut oil at night. Seems to feel better. When im wearing my tennis shoes. My feet hurt when im barefoot for very long. Please help me if you can. Thank you .
Hi,
I am vasavi Lakshmi and suffering with veins problem in both the legs, I am 34 years old.
I was developed three years back, day by day it is more concerning to me. And I do have pains and un-comfortable.
Currently I am using stockings but still I am suffering with pains.
kindly suggest me for this problem.
Hello sir,
Suffering from varicose veins. It was operated once before 2 years but now again it has occured. What homoepathic treatment would you suggest for treating varicose veins?