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Is Horse Chestnut Extract Helpful for Varicose Veins?
asked 3 years ago by joyceline in Manila
Latest answer by Hratch Karamanoukian, MD
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2 answers to Is Horse Chestnut Extract Helpful for Varicose Veins?
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Horse Chestnut extract for varicose veins
Horse chestnut extract, taken as 300 mg doses twice daily has been shown to be as effective as wearing compression venous stockings in eliminating symptoms associated with this condition
Conservative therapy of chronic venous insufficiency (CVI) consists largely of compression treatment with stocking garments. However, this often causes discomfort and has been associated with poor compliance. Therefore, oral drug treatment is an attractive option and researchers in the Cochrane Group...
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Hratch Karamanoukian, MD
Buffalo General Surgeon
Buffalo General Surgeon