Charles Said:

Do birth control pills give you spider and varicose veins on your legs?

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What side effects does the Pill have?
Today's pills cause fewer bothersome side effects than the first combination pills, which came on the market in the 1960s, because they contain much smaller amounts of hormones.

You may have spotting or bleeding between periods, known as breakthrough bleeding. (This is the one side effect that tends to occur more often with the newer low-dose formulations.) The good news is that it usually goes away after a few cycles.

It's important to keep taking your pills if you have breakthrough bleeding. Taking your pill at the same time each day may help reduce bleeding.

If the breakthrough bleeding doesn't stop after a few months, you can ask your practitioner about trying a different brand. Keep track of when you have breakthrough bleeding because the pattern may help your caregiver choose a different pill for you.

Some women feel a bit nauseated after taking their pills. If this is a problem for you, try taking them with meals or just before bedtime. Others report swollen or tender breasts, a bigger appetite, small changes in weight (gain or loss), bloating, a change in sex drive, or mood changes.

Most side effects go away within three months or so of starting the Pill. Sometimes switching to a different brand helps.

Some women who wear contact lenses find they become uncomfortable when they start taking the Pill. If your eyes have become dry, try using saline eye drops or lubricants a few times a day. Consult your eye doctor if the problem doesn't go away.

Finally, some women develop chloasma — or areas of darkened skin, usually on the face — when they're taking combination pills, though it happens less often now that the pills are lower in estrogen. This is more likely to be an issue for you if you had chloasma during pregnancy.

You can lower your chances of getting chloasma while you're on the Pill by protecting your skin from the sun with sunscreen and clothing. Chloasma's not a health risk, but if you do develop it, you'll want to switch to progestin-only pills or another method of contraception that doesn't contain estrogen because the chloasma may continue to get worse if you stay on the Pill.

Dennis Said:

is there any ayurvedic medicine available for varicose?

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sometimes its better to go to a doctor for a safe treatment,,,because i dont know what "vaidyasala" means,,,but i know some traditional treatment and professional treatments,,,,

The wearing of graduated compression stockings with a pressure of 30–40 mmHg has been shown to correct the swelling, nutritional exchange, and improve the microcirculation in legs affected by varicose veins.They also often provide relief from the discomfort associated with this disease. Caution should be exercised in their use in patients with concurrent arterial disease.

Sclerotherapy has been used in the treatment of varicose veins for over 150 years. It is often used for telangiectasias (spider veins) and varicose veins that persist or recur after vein stripping Sclerotherapy can also be performed using microfoam sclerosants under ultrasound guidance to treat larger varicose veins, including the greater and short saphenous veins.A study by Kanter and Thibault in 1996 reported a 76% success rate at 24 months in treating saphenofemoral junction and great saphenous vein incompetence with STS 3% solution.A Cochrane Collaboration review concluded sclerotherapy was better than surgery in the short term (1 year) for its treatment success, complication rate and cost, but surgery was better after 5 years, although the research is weak. A Health Technology Assessment found that sclerotherapy provided less benefit than surgery, but is likely to provide a small benefit in varicose veins without reflux. Complications of sclerotherapy are rare but can include blood clots and ulceration. Anaphylactic reactions are "extraordinarily rare but can be life-threatening," and doctors should have resuscitation equipment ready. There has been 1 reported case of stroke after ultrasound guided sclerotherapy when an unusually large dose of sclerosant foam was injected.

Some doctors favor traditional open surgery, while others prefer newer methods. Newer methods for treating varicose veins, such as Endovenous Laser Treatment, radiofrequency ablation, and foam sclerotherapy are not as well studied, especially in the longer term.Open surgery has been performed for over a century. Complications include deep vein thrombosis (5.3%), pulmonary embolism (0.06%), and wound complications including infection (2.2%).

Two prospective randomized trials found speedier recovery and fewer complications after radiofrequency obliteration (AKA radiofrequency ablation).. Myers wrote that open surgery for small saphenous vein reflux is obsolete. (The great saphenous vein is the vein that runs along the inside of the leg from ankle to groin; the small saphenous vein is the vein that runs along the back of the calf.) Myers said these veins should be treated with endovenous techniques, citing high recurrence rates after surgical management, and risk of nerve damage up to 15%. In comparison, radiofrequency ablation has been shown to control 80% of cases of small saphenous vein reflux at 4 years, said Myers.

Endovenous laser and radiofrequency ablation require specialized training for doctors and expensive equipment. Doctors must use ultrasound during the procedure to see what they are doing. Follow-up treatment to smaller branch varicose veins is often needed in the weeks after the initial procedure. Some practitioners also perform traditional surgery at the time of endovenous treatment.

Complications for radiofrequency ablation include bruising, burns, paraesthesia, clinical phlebitis, and slightly higher rates of deep vein thrombosis (0.57%) and pulmonary embolism (0.17%). Complications for endovenous laser treatment also include bruising (24%-100%), burns (4.8%), paraesthesia (1%-36.5%), and induration along the length of the saphenous vein (55-100%).

Another concern in varicose vein surgery is the recurrence rate. For traditional surgery, reported recurrence rates, which have been tracked for 10 years, range from 5-60%. Because the new treatments haven't been studied that long, their recurrence rates aren't known that well. One 3-year study compared radiofrequency, with a recurrence rate of 33%, to open surgery, which had a recurrence rate of 23%. The longest study of endovenous laser ablation is 39 months.

Cindy Said:

do the nutrients in cooked spinach create spider veins or varicose veins?

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First varicose veins have nothing to do with what you eat. They are formed because the valves in the veins break down and the veins engorge with blood. The valves in leg veins are to allow return blood to travel one direction towards the heart with no back flow into the legs. The breakdown of these valves means the distended veins enlarge and that is varicose veins. There is no medicinal treatment for it, only to have the veins stripped. It is OK to strip them because the veins you see are superficial veins, the real leg return vessels are deep in the leg. It is ok to leave them.

Clyde Said:

what are some good ways to reduce inflammation for varicose veins in legs?

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Hello there! The remedy that I have seen work is wearing support type stockings. These can be purchased at your local pharmacy. They have lots of colors and styles to choose from. You should see some results after a few weeks to a month.

Another remedy is applying vinegar, this is supposed to shrink the veins and relieve discomfort.

Marcia Said:

any site that could offer medicine for varicose veins?

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There is nothing available for spider/varicose veins. Lots of products say they do, but, don't waste your money. If your veins are popped out and are very painful, the doctor can inject them with normal saline. It is an effective way to diminish the problem...it is not a permanent one, but it offers relief. You can also have them surgically stripped.

Tom Said:

Is there a medicine or treatment for varicose veins?

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Yes they can strip the vein. call your doc