Effect of naturopathic treatment on teachers with varicose veins: A case series
Shivakumar Thrisha, Balu Avanthika, Paetaehalli Shivappa Swathi, Mandara Bhavana, Apar Avinash SaojiAbstract
Background and Objective:
In the subcutaneous tissue, varicose veins are visible as swollen, convoluted veins. Since there are no scientific studies on the use of naturopathic modalities for varicose veins.
Materials and Methods:
we observed seven female teachers with working experience more than five years, they underwent naturopathic modalities (cabbage paste and neutral leg pack) for eight weeks on an alternate basis later they were followed up for 2 weeks during which they were asked to continue the intervention.
Results:
In comparison to the Aberdeen’s Varicose Vein Questionnaire (AVVQ) scores following intervention each of them reported less discomfort, ankle swelling, discoloration, itching and interference with leisure and work. In regard to venous Doppler their Singular Value Decomposition (SVD) scores remarkably reduced. Throughout the intervention and follow up no negative occurrences were observed.
Conclusion:
The current case series thus suggests a potential role for naturopathic treatments in treating teachers with varicose veins.