SCOPE OF AYURVEDIC DRUGS AND LEECH THERAPY IN MANAGEMENT OF VARICOSE VEIN OF LOWER LIMB
Journal Title: Journal of Biological and Scientific Opinion - Year 2014, Vol 2, Issue 1
Abstract
Varicose veins are appearing commonly among older people, in women, obese patient as overweight (which increases the excessive pressure in the veins of the lower limbs). The Modern medicine has a few invasive techniques, drugs and surgical procedure to cure this condition. In surgical practice the tortuous and damaged veins treated by stripping, tying, blocking, thus allowing secondary channels of circulation to take over the load. However, this is not a permanent cure as there is a possibility of recurrence. In Ayurveda herbal drug treatments, dietary changes, lifestyle modification, exercise and yoga with Leech therapy appear to work by strengthening the walls of veins and other vessels. They primarily relieve the symptoms of aching, heaviness, and swelling in the legs and ankles, thus it may be possible to treat the disease with satisfaction.
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Mahesh Kumar
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