Consulting with a vein specialist can help determine the most effective treatment strategies for your varicose veins. Antiques Roadshow guest leaves expert SPEECHLESS as he produces Dolly the cloned sheep's fleece before discovering it's HUGE value Homeopathic medicines are made by diluting minute quantities of the active ingredient, so much so that it may not even be detectable. Most homeopathic arnica comes in tablet, tincture or dissolvable-pellet form.

It's unusual for emollients to cause side effects, but they can occasionally cause a rash. Greasy emollients may sometimes cause folliculitis (inflammation of the hair follicles). If you have varicose veins and they do not cause you any discomfort, you may not need to visit a GP.

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In the realm of phototherapy, arnica ointment is said to have antiinflammatory and calming properties. Therefore, it helps reduce the discomfort that results from varicose veins and spider veins. At the same time, it also calms bruises, pains, sprains, and even insect bites. There are a range of types of preparations made from chestnuts: gel/cream/ointment, drops, essential oil, balm, tablets/capsules, and tincture.

If you also have varicose veins, a GP may refer you to a vascular surgeon, who can plan any necessary treatment. Find out more about treatments for varicose veins. Self-help tips Bottom line (again): We need more research to fully understand arnica’s capacity to relieve pain. Forms arnica comes in Gwyneth Paltrow marks what would have been her late father Bruce's 80th birthday with heartfelt tribute: 'I miss you and love you more than ever' There are all sorts of old wives' tales about why people get varicose veins. In fact, there's usually no obvious cause. They do often run in families, and it's possible that some people inherit a tendency to weakness in the vein valves that keep blood flowing in the right direction. They do get more common with age, and often crop up in pregnancy - the more babies you have, the less likely they are to settle once your baby is born. As you’ll see, when it comes to arnica, a combination of your personal medical history and the herb’s preparation determines how safe it is. What does arnica do?

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Previous problems with veins - if someone has had previous superficial thrombophlebitis or a previous DVT, they are more likely to get superficial thrombophlebitis. Sometimes the affected vein becomes infected. The pain may then become worse and the redness spreads. You are likely to feel generally unwell. Infection is more common in someone who has had a drip inserted for a long period of time, in people who abuse 'street drugs' or in people with a weakened immune system, which might be due to a disease or due to drugs used to treat another disease which weaken the immune system.

Be aware that some emollients contain paraffin and can be a fire hazard, so should not be used near a naked flame. Clothing and bedding can also absorb emollient and become more flammable. There is no question that these creams provide some beneficial effects on varicose veins. However, their inability to treat the underlying cause makes it imperative to seek consultation with a vein specialist to determine if more aggressive measures should be taken. In addition, the specialist may recommend additional treatments that can supplement and increase the effectiveness of these creams/gels. If you work a sedentary office job, try to stand up and walk around at least once every hour to improve your circulation. If possible, prop your feet up on a chair or stool, which will make it easier for your veins to push your blood upward. Avoid crossing your legs, which worsens circulation. You can turn your oil into a salve by adding 1 cup of melted beeswax to it. Use 15 grams or 3 ½ teaspoons of beeswax to 80 milliliters of oil.The seeds or conkers of the horse chestnut tree contain a group of saponin compounds, collectively known as aescin. Aescin is thought to be the main active ingredient that helps with symptoms of varicose veins, such as leg swelling, inflammation, heaviness and itchiness. ( 1) However, you would be well advised to consult your healthcare provider before you start to use a Horse Chestnut preparation. This is particularly the case if you are currently taking any medications or suffer from a medical condition. Even plant-based, natural remedies can pose risks for certain individuals.

But this evidence isn't very robust and [the gel] would need to be used every day for a sustained period as the effects stop when you stop using the product. Intravenous injection or cannulation - sometimes it occurs after having injections into the veins (intravenous injections) or 'drips' (intravenous infusions) in hospital. These are commonly given in hand or arm veins. Such procedures can injure the vein and may trigger inflammation. Damage to the veins in this way is also common in people who inject 'street drugs'. Don’t mix this ointment with any other creams or preparations, as the possible effects are unknown. Anti-Semitic hate speech is investigated at four mosques around Britain after footage of preachers calling for Jews to be killed and for Israel to be destroyed emerges

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Laser or pulsed light therapy can also be used. The very high-energy light damages the walls of the spider veins, causing them to disappear in time. The second, smaller cut is made further down your leg, usually around your knee. The top of the vein (near your groin) is tied up and sealed. TERRY VENABLES EXCLUSIVE: 'At Euro '96 I had captains everywhere, but the Champions League and Premier Leagu