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What is Spider Veins(Telangiectasias)? – Causes, Symptoms, and Ayurvedic Treatment

Posted on the 28 September 2023 by Dr Vikram Chauhan @Planetayurveda9

ABSTRACT

Spider veins are harmless. Under the epidermis, there are visible clusters of small, broken blood vessels that are blue, red, or purple in colour. It resembles a web of spiders. It is also called stellate veins, thread veins, and sunburst veins. With age, this occurs more frequently. Varicose veins and spider veins can occasionally be confused, but they are distinct from one another. It can appear anywhere, but it mainly appears on the face or legs. In this article, we discuss spider veins briefly.

INTRODUCTION OF SPIDER VEINS

Damaged, noticeable tiny blood vessels just below the skin surface called spider veins that give the appearance of spider webs. They are not harmful, and they rarely result in any health problems. Although it can appear anywhere, it typically appears on the face or legs.

CAUSES OF SPIDER VEINS

The exact cause is not known, but there are some reasons that cause spider veins:

  1. Ageing
  2. Hormonal imbalance
  3. Genetic abnormality
  4. Injury
  5. The disease of Connective tissue
  6. Stress
  7. Excessive exposure to the sun
  8. Poor blood circulation
  9. Vitamin C deficiency

RISK FACTORS OF SPIDER VEINS

  1. Prolonged sitting and standing
  2. Genetic history
  3. Obesity
  4. Pregnancy
  5. Hormonal therapy
  6. Excessive exposure to the sun
  7. Use contraceptive tablets.
  8. Smoking

SYMPTOMS OF SPIDER VEINS

Spider veins do not show any signs. The following symptoms, especially after standing for a while, are experienced by a few percent of people with spider veins in their legs:

DIAGNOSIS OF SPIDER VEINS

  1. Physical examination
  2. Biological family history and medical history

TREATMENT OF SPIDER VEINS

  1. Sclerotherapy is a therapy in which a chemical solution is injected into a spider vein, which causes the vein to constrict and improves blood flow. The affected part reduces within a few weeks.
  2. Laser therapy: In this therapy, using a laser to generate heat and eliminate the spider vein is a non-invasive treatment.

PREVENTION OF SPIDER VEINS

  1. Avoid wearing tight clothes.
  2. Avoid prolonged standing or sitting.
  3. Exercise regularly.
  4. Maintains body weight.
  5. Flex your feet and ankles.
  6. Elevate your legs.
  7. Compression therapy

AYURVEDIC ASPECT OF SPIDER VEINS

According to Ayurveda, there are three types of sharirik dosh: vata, pitta, and kapha. In Ayurveda, spider veins are considered the vikruti of the pitta dosha and the raktavaha sroto dusti. All three doshas must maintain homeostasis for all physiological processes in all cells and tissues to work normally. When these processes are out of harmony, it causes somatic disorders such as jvara, atisara, sopha, sosa, svasa, meha, etc. When the body is alive, the doshas, dhatus, and malas all function normally.

PITTA VRIDHI LAKSHANA (SYMPTOMS)

पित्तवृद्धौ पीतावभासता संतापः शीतकामित्वमल्पनिद्रता मूर्छा बल - हानि रिन्द्रियदौर्बल्यं पीतविण्मूत्रनेत्रत्वं च। (सु.सू.१५/१३)

According to Acharya Sushruta, the symptoms of pitta vridhi are:

  1. Increased body temperature
  2. Yellowish discoloration of the body
  3. Disturbed sleep
  4. The desire for cold things
  5. Fainting
  6. Loss of strength
  7. Fatigue
  8. Thirst
  9. Anger
  10. Burning sensation
  11. Yellowish discoloration of urine, stool, and eyes

SYMPTOMS (LAKSHANA) OF RAKTVAHA SROTAS DUSHTI

तत्र विद्धस्य श्यावाङ्गता ज्वरो दाहः पाण्डुता शोणितगमनं रक्त नेत्रता चेती। (सु.शा.९/१२)
  1. Bluish discoloration of the body
  2. Burning sensation
  3. Fever
  4. Paleness
  5. Haemorrhages
  6. Redness in the eye

TREATMENT OF SPIDER VEINS

Raktmokshan karma is beneficial for spider veins, and Planet Ayurveda provides some herbal remedies for spider veins.

HERBAL REMEDIES FOR SPIDER VEINS BY PLANET AYURVEDA

Planet Ayurveda is a certified Ayurvedic clinic, and the formulation of different types of remedies is performed here to provide relief from diseases. In Planet Ayurveda, all formulations are performed naturally without any preservatives. These remedies are formulated under the guidance of MDAyurvedic practitioners. For the management of spider veins, Planet Ayurveda provides many herbal supplements that cause no side effects.

PRODUCT LIST

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

1. TRIPHALA GUGGUL

Triphala guggul is a multi-herbal formulation that is formulated by Planet Ayurveda with the help of Haritaki (Terminalia chebula), Terminalia bellerica (Bibhitaki), Amalaki (Emblica officinalis), and Commiphora mukul (Shuddh Guggulu). It helps maintain the general metabolism of the body and balances tridoshas. It eliminates free radicals from the body and works for anal fistula and extremely constipated people. It is helpful in managing hyperglycemia, inflammatory conditions, hypolipidemia, and oxidative stress.

Dosage: Take 2 capsules twice daily.

3. GOTU KOLA CAPSULES

Gotu kola capsules are single herbal capsules that are formulated by Planet Ayurveda with the help of Centella asiatica (Gotu kola). It treats different infections and helps in the treatment of varicose veins. It is helpful for depression and anxiety. It heals burns and wounds and maintains healthy blood flow. It improves blood function. It helps with sleeplessness and mental retardation. It is effective in treating age-related mental disorders in older people and also helps maintain clarity of thought.

Dosage: Take 2 capsules twice daily.

4. ARJUNA CAPSULES

Arjuna capsules are single herbal capsules that are formulated by Planet Ayurveda with the help of Terminalia arjuna (Arjuna). It calms the kapha and pitta. With traces of magnesium and aluminum, it has a high calcium content. It helps with cardiac diseases. It has antipyretic, antifungal, antibacterial, and wound-healing properties. After fractures, it helps in the strengthening of the bones.

Dosage: Take 2 capsules twice daily.

4. NIRGUNDI OIL

Nirgundi is a multi-herbal formulation that is formulated by Planet Ayurveda with the help of Tila oil (Sesamum indicum), Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia), Haridra (Curcuma longa), Vitex negundo (Nirgundi), and Kalihari (Gloriosa superba). It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects. It contains phenols, flavonoids, and vitamins C and E which are good for the heart. It has analgesic and anti-allergic properties. It protects our body against free radicals. It increases memory capacity.

Dosage: Apply over the impacted region two times a day.

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CONCLUSION

Spider veins are harmless. Under the epidermis, there are visible clusters of small, broken blood vessels that are blue, red, or purple in colour. It resembles a web of spiders. It is also called stellate veins, thread veins, and sunburst veins. They are not harmful, and they rarely result in any health problems. Although it can appear anywhere, it typically appears on the face or legs. According to Ayurveda, there are three types of sharirik dosh: vata, pitta, and kapha. In Ayurveda, spider veins are considered the vikruti of the pitta dosha and the raktavaha sroto dusti. In Planet Ayurveda, some herbal remedies give beneficial results for spider veins without causing any side effects