Acupuncture and Varicose Veins

Varicose veins are veins that getting enlarged and also twisted. Although this disorder can happen anywhere other than legs, but the term veins here are refer to the veins of the leg. Varicose veins disorder make the blood flow back to the heart get disturbed. [note]Varicose veins - Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varicose_veins[/note]  

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SYMPTOMS

CAUSES

TREATMENTS

 

SYMPTOMS

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The symptoms of this varicose veins disorder are : - Bad appearance of the legs - Pain - Swollen legs - Venous eczema - Skin thickening - Ulceration [note]Varicose veins Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic, http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/varicose-veins/symptoms-causes/dxc-20178128[/note]  

CAUSES

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The cause and risk factors of varicose veins are : - Weakened veins valve - Gender - Genetic factors - Age - Overweight - Occupation - Pregnancy [note]Varicose veins - Causes - NHS Choices, http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Varicose-veins/Pages/Causes.aspx[/note]  

TREATMENTS

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Related Acupuncture Points : L-9/ St-32/ P-5/ Sp-6/ Sp-9/ B-40 (Weizhong)/ B-22 Acupuncture Treatment For Varicose Veins Traditional chinese method believe that varicose veins is caused by disturbed blood flow. To treat this disorder, acupuncturist will targeting various acupoints near or along the limb meridian. To get more effective result, acupuncture treatment usually combined with another treatment like moxibustion, massage, and cupping. Acupuncture treatment given to the varicose veins patient give benefit such as releasing muscle tension, reducing pressure on blood vessels, and and improving blood circulation. [note]Acupuncture treatment of varicose veins | Yihong Acupuncture, http://www.adelaideacupuncture.com.au/blog/varicose-veins/[/note]  

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