Can Varicose Veins Be Removed Naturally?

Avoiding a sedentary lifestyle, the consumption of tobacco, alcohol and other harmful substances is crucial to avoid the discomfort caused by varicose veins.

To naturally remove varicose veins and obtain relief more or less immediately, many people have resorted to different home remedies, both oral and topical administration.

Now, although there are several home remedies that can contribute to the relief of some discomforts, it is not entirely clear that they help eliminate varicose veins as such.

In order to understand why, below we will roughly review what varicose veins are and other key aspects.

What are varicose veins?

Varicose veins (or varicose veins) are a problem that, beyond the aesthetic, indicates a health disorder in the circulatory and lymphatic system. They appear when the one-way valves in the veins of the legs do not work properly; This restrains the blood and prevents it from returning correctly to the heart.

As a consequence, the capillaries dilate and, in turn, the vein deforms under the surface of the skin. For this reason, it takes on a red or purple appearance. Most of the time they are painless, but they can cause some discomfort that is difficult to cope with without treatment or a healthy lifestyle.

The experts of the Spanish Association of Vascular Nursing and Wounds comment that: “The symptoms that can occur are heavy legs, inflammation, fatigue, itching around the varicose veins, swollen ankles, cramps, and even pain in dilated and inflamed varicose veins”.

How to alleviate the discomfort they cause?

To relieve the discomfort that varicose veins cause, it is necessary to adopt and maintain good lifestyle habits. In addition, it is essential to follow the doctor’s recommendations. 

• A good daily hydration will be of great help in keeping discomfort at bay and also in relieving them.
• A balanced diet is always beneficial for the body in general, so it should not be neglected.
• Daily physical exercise (of moderate intensity) is essential to facilitate proper circulation and reduce varicose veins.

Additionally, you can consult with the professional about the use of certain home remedies, to get quick relief from some of the most recurrent and mild symptoms. If the professional gives you his authorization, then you can proceed to use them, following his recommendations.

Home remedies: an option for varicose vein relief?

In the popular sphere, several home remedies have been recommended to alleviate some of the discomfort caused by varicose veins, and although they are considered to be effective, researchers point out that there is still much to analyze and clarify.

As we noted above, it is recommended that you consult with your doctor before including any type of remedy as a treatment to alleviate any ailment you may have.

aloe vera

The application of aloe vera gel on the skin where there are varicose veins is not a measure capable of alleviating the discomfort. This is because the (anti-inflammatory) action attributed to this substance is not as significant as you might think.

It should be borne in mind that, even when preparing a cold compress with a little aloe gel, the relief would come mainly from the effect of the cold. Not because of the gel as such.

On the other hand, it is good to keep in mind that there are people who may have adverse reactions to aloe vera gel. Either because they have sensitive skin or because they are allergic to it, etc.

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Horse chestnut

Horse chestnut extract has been used for circulation problems, including varicose veins, since its effectiveness has been scientifically proven. In fact, it has been used as an adjunctive treatment in cases of phlebitis.

However, before using it, it is essential to consult with the doctor the dose and the most suitable form of consumption, since otherwise, it could interfere with the treatment and harm health.

On the other hand, you always have to be careful with this type of remedy, since they are contraindicated in several cases, such as pregnancy and breastfeeding.

Coffee

Certain compounds in coffee have been studied for their potential potential in treating circulation problems. Now, this does not mean that applying coffee grounds, paste or in any other way on the skin of the legs will cure or alleviate varicose veins.

As in the case of aloe vera, for coffee compounds to provide benefits, certain conditions must exist and these have not yet been determined, given the limited data that exists.

Now, it is true that coffee is a drink that can have a diuretic effect. Seen this way, its consumption could contribute to the elimination of retained fluids, heaviness in the limbs and swelling.

What is the most suitable for varicose veins?

To properly treat varicose veins, the most appropriate thing is to go to the phlebologist, follow his instructions and, in parallel, maintain good lifestyle habits.

As we already mentioned, exercising daily, maintaining good hydration, avoiding excesses (of any kind) and maintaining a balanced diet are key guidelines that can benefit you greatly.

Although it is not possible to remove varicose veins naturally, there are medical treatments that can contribute greatly to the relief and removal of marks effectively.