Abstract:
A Condition, in which a vein becomes dilated, elongated and tortuous, this is said
to be "Varicose". There are primary as well as secondary causes of varicose veins.
The superficial perforating as well as the deep veins are involved in varicose veins.
The contemporary treatment for varicose veins includes ligation, ligation with
stripping surgical treatments. But these treatments can cause reoccurrence of this
disease. Ayurveda reveal Siravedha (venesection) cures varicose veins. We
hereby report a case of a 60-year-old female with complaints of pain in the lower
limbs from calf to the dorsum of the foot of both legs associated with dilated and
tortuous veins in the anterior aspect of lower leg with discoloration. She was
advised admission for ten days and was treated with internal medication, external
treatments and Siravedha (venesection). During the treatment all the signs and
symptoms of varicosity reduced to a very high extend. As the case showed
significant changes in the symptoms of pain, swelling, burning sensation and
dilated veins with discoloration, during the ten days of treatment with internal
medicines as well as Siravedha done for 3 alternate day. It can be concluded that
in such conditions of varicose vein, Rakta mokshana along with Raktaprasadana
drugs will be choice of treatment. A large-scale clinical study should be conducted
to evaluate the efficacy and benefits of this modality of treatment with longer
follow ups.
