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 Sir,
I am a male , aged 44, 6feet 2 inches, 72 kg weight & married – have 2 kids. I am suffering from Deep vein thrombosis in lower legs since last 12 years. I have developed black spots in my legs as well. I have been on blood thinners. Currently, I am taking WARF 7 mg.
I also have lower back & spondiolytis problem.
Kindly advise some good homoeopathic medicines. Money is not a constraint.
regards
RAJ
I am 27 yr old girl , i am sinle. From last 4yrs i am facing the prob of veins, veins of my hands , foot , calves shows very badly an due to that i am losing my selfconfidence day by day. I cannot wear shorts , i cannot wear open sandles pls help me out from this but without any surgery. Thank you
Dear Sir, my wife is 66 years old, slightly obese is suffering from vericose veins in her legs for the last 30 years. Initially her feet is to swell while sitting down for long duration like during train journeys etc but now the feet upto 6″ above the ankles is permanently swollen. For the last two years she has developed eczema like skin above the ankles which is slowly enlarging and turning black. The skin gets itchy and on scratching black blood comes out. some times it is painful around the spot too. She has consulted allopathic doctors but the treatment has not helped. A colour Doppler of both the legs has confirmed that she does not have DVT.
Please advise suitable homeopathic treatment.
regards,
sourendra kumar
Dear Dr my mrs has got problem of Varicose Veins in her pregnency. but now after 1 year of baby birth she has still Varicose Veins problem. pls tell us the right remedy for her. she has High Blood Pressure problem also. she is 30 years old.
Pls doctor hw cn i treat vein visible on my skin [only my hands]it cause me embarassment,long hand shirt is d only cloth i cn wear fr d part 3 years
hello, sir
mera naam rajiv chandok hai,,,meri age 31 hai,,main ludhiana (punjab) se hoon,,,sir mujhe problem ye hai ke mujhe last 2 year se main jab bhi koi standing ka koi kaam karta tha to main 10 to 15 min mein thak jata tha,,,magar dhire-2 meri feet ki capicity aur kum hoti gayi,,,aur phir mujhe last 3 month se itni problem ho gayi thi ke main 2 minute se jyada khara nahi ho sakta tha,,,,mere feet day by day patle papad ki trah ho rahe they aur mere feet mein blue veins bhut jyada nazar aani shuru ho gayi thi aur mere feet ke sole ke center mein gol sa koi swelling type kuch ho gaya….last 1 month se main yaha ludhiana se dr, rajiv sood se prop medicine le rha hoon but recovery bhut slow hai,,,,aur feet ki capacity stand hone k 5-6 minute se jyada nahi hai,,,,pls help me ,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,thank you
my wife has developed varicose veins on her both legs which are blackish in colour. Coz of this she is not able to walk for a long and has continous pains in heels, calf, thighs. At times, her legs go numb.
This veins are not large in quantum but could say has a presence in both legs which are bluish/blackish in colour.
Whats the cure for the same?
I have some veins in my upper inner leg that are inflamed. I took a round of antibiotics and it went away until I stopped taking them. It came back. What remedy would work for this? It is painful, red, itchy, and swelling.
Thank you
Can varicose veins can be cured with homepathy
Hi Sir,
iam 26yrs old, Iam having varicose vein for past 8 years,but he problem started 3years back,my complaints are calf fatigue,i cant stand more than 10 min, pls give some suggesion
hello sir,
plz suggest some homeopathy medicine for vericose vein…
homeopathy treatment for varicose veins
my son 13 years old .he suffered testicle pain left side-. result of the scan varichele is shown.
I am a 52 year old man and it pains me to say that I suffer from testicle pain.Consulted specialist and advised me to go for scanning. The scanning report says that I am sufering from vericose veins.
Kindly advice me to take the necessary medicine under Homeopathic treatment.How to prevent this further. Who is the best doctor for consultancy in Bangalore.
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my right leg veins are swollen by back side but on foot arear these are swollen like rope and arear around veins turns red.Is there any homeopathy treatment with 100% results. and how much it cost
29.4.13
Dear Dr. Sharma,
I am 79 years old suffering from varicose vein for long that has started itching, forming ulcers etc lately which greatly aggravate while going to bed at night. Can sleep only after massaging lightly for about 45 minutes at the spots of itching mostly below the knee, around the ankles and feet. Applying skin ointment Betnovate-S (betamethasone valerate and salicylic acid) relieves itching temporarily for an hour or so until I get sleep. After a week or so, that ulcer heals and itching again appears in another spot nearby. A few patches have appeared lately above knee on left hip and thigh.
I am a chroinic patient of constipation and take 2-3 tsp of Gandharva Hareethaki powder (from Arkashala Ayurvedic Pharmacy, Satara) every day at bed time for relief. I have enlarged prostate gland and take one tablet of Afdura (allopathic tab) every day at bed time. About 4 years back, I was diagnosed with 65% block in the arteries which appeared to be okay for my age as per the Allopathic doctors. Besides, I am a patient of osteoarthritis and have severe pain in the knees necessitating knee caps while I need to walk outside home. Low back pain is also there early in the morning and severity reduces after about 10.00 AM. Minor pain in joints like wrists, shoulders neck, elbow etc are there. I apply Narayani taila for such minor pains. But I am free from sugar and BP ailments.
I will be highly obliged and grateful to you if you could please suggest me a suitable remedy for my ailments.
Sincerely,
KGS Bhat
Dr. Sharma,
This is regarding my sister who is 55 years old, is suffering from Varicose veins with wounds on both the legs. At the moment is on homeopathy medicine. Movement is very restricted, weight is heavy(from birth). Today also complaint of no urine. We are very worried and saw your advertisement. Kindly help.
Thanks Anil/Delhi
Mob 98110 23562
I have vericose veins problem in my legs for last ten years ( age 52), now many black patches are appeared on my legs with itching, please suggest me about the treatment, regards
sir,
i recently undergone surgery for veins (laser treatment) but the problem is not solved instead increased than before.please give valuable suggestion
thanks®ards
prasad