Is Chinese medicine useful for varicose veins?

Varicose veins are quite common in our daily life, and they are also quite harmful to patients. For example, varicose veins in the lower legs and varicocele are relatively common symptoms. When such symptoms occur, the effect of traditional Chinese medicine treatment is not particularly obvious, and some physical treatments should be used. Of course, if the condition is more serious, surgical treatment is required. Let us learn about this aspect below.

Clinical manifestations

1. The surface blood vessels are varicose like earthworms, obviously protruding from the skin, and the varicose blood vessels are in clusters or nodules; 2. There is a sore and swollen feeling in the legs, the skin has pigmentation, desquamation, itching, and edema in the feet and ankles; 3. There are strange sensations in the limbs, such as tingling, itching, numbness, and burning; 4. The epidermal temperature rises, and there is pain and tenderness; 5. Local gangrene and ulcers. If it is simple varicose veins of the lower limbs, the clinical symptoms are generally mild and progress slowly, mostly manifested as simple varicose veins. In a few cases, there may be thrombophlebitis, venous ulcers, etc.; if it is deep vein valve insufficiency or even deep vein reflux obstruction, the condition is relatively serious, with a feeling of heaviness when standing in the calf, easy fatigue, and even swelling and bursting pain in the lower limbs. In the later stage, nutritional changes in the skin occur, desquamation, atrophy, pigmentation, and the formation of eczema ulcers.

What to do if you have varicose veins in your lower legs

1. Do not stand or sit for long periods of time. This is very unfavorable for relieving the symptoms of varicose veins. You should try to reduce your workload and avoid standing or lying in one posture for a long time.

2. Avoid wearing tight clothing. Belts and shoes should not be too tight, and it is best to wear low-heeled shoes.

3. Control your weight. Being overweight can add to the burden on your body and make varicose veins more severe.

4. Don’t lift heavy objects. Heavy objects will increase the body's pressure on the lower extremities, which is not conducive to relieving the symptoms of varicose veins.

5. Avoid high temperatures. High temperature can easily cause blood vessels to dilate, thus aggravating the condition.

6. Lie in the left lateral decubitus position. When resting and sleeping, patients should try to lie on their left side, which is beneficial to the blood circulation of the inferior vena cava and relieves the symptoms of varicose veins.

7. Place a towel or blanket under your feet and elevate the affected limb when sleeping. This will facilitate blood flow and reduce leg pressure.

8. Wear varicose vein relief stockings. Varicose vein decompression socks can help venous return and are a medical device for treating varicose veins. Kangjingtong can be used externally.