Can acupuncture treat varicose veins?

Varicose veins are a disease that is relatively common in the human body. The main site of disease occurrence is the legs. When suffering from this condition, the impact on the human body is relatively large. For example, there will be a feeling of soreness and swelling in the legs, pigmentation on the surface of the skin at the site of disease, a tingling sensation or ulcers, etc. Faced with this situation, we need to take some measures to treat it in time. So can acupuncture treat varicose veins? Let me introduce it in detail below.

Acupuncture has a certain effect in treating varicose veins. The so-called varicose veins are actually a section of the vein that has formed an embolism. The formation of embolism is due to many reasons. First of all, the individual's physical constitution is poor and the circulation of qi and blood is not smooth. Then, the patient is attacked by wind and cold, and the blood vessels are accidentally damaged. The effect of acupuncture treatment is related to the severity of the embolism. Mild cases can be cleared and restored quickly, but severe cases have little effect and it is best to undergo surgical stripping for faster recovery.

Treatment strategy

Surgical treatment or minimally invasive surgical treatment, mainly ligation.

General treatment

Varicose veins of the lower limbs can be treated by wearing elastic stockings, injecting sclerosing agents, surgical stripping, etc. Deep venous valve insufficiency can be treated by valve repair surgery and laparoscopic perforator ligation, etc.

Treatment of underlying disorder

Varicose veins in the lower limbs may also indicate the presence of other diseases, and the primary disease needs to be actively treated; if the deep veins have poor venous return, surgical treatment of the superficial veins should be more cautious.

Daily care

Women should take special care of their legs during special periods such as menstruation and pregnancy. They should get more rest and massage their legs regularly to help blood circulation and avoid varicose veins. They should avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time.

Diet care

1. Patients with varicose veins are generally given a light, easily digestible and nutritious diet.

2. It is advisable to eat more low-fat, low-calorie foods, such as fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, moderate amounts of lean meat, skim milk, egg whites, etc., especially green vegetables, kelp, jellyfish, seaweed, fungus, soy products and foods containing vitamins B and C, which are beneficial to the disease.

3. It is advisable to eat more vegetables, fruits, beans and other foods high in fiber. You can also eat some lean beef, chicken, etc. in moderation.

4. Eat foods rich in vitamin E: Eating more foods containing vitamin E can improve blood circulation and reduce the feeling of heaviness in the legs. Foods rich in vitamin E include: cabbage, spinach, kale, germ, nuts, soybeans, whole wheat, coarse grains, eggs, etc.