Institute of Pharmaceutical Education and Research, Borgaon (Meghe), Wardha-442001, Maharashtra, India.
Research Article
GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2022, 18(02), 244–252.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscbps.2022.18.2.0078
Received on 14 January 2022; revised on 17 February 2022; accepted on 19 February 2022
Varicose vein is clinical class of the (CVD) i.e. chronic venous disease, also called as the varicosities. Varicose veins are enlarged, swollen and twisting veins often appearing blue or dark purple. When valves in the veins do not work properly, the blood does not flow effectively. The expansion of varicose veins is often caused by a weakening of valves and walls.
Generally varicose vein is found in females especially in case of pregnancy. Varicose veins generally found in lower extremity, leg and the epididymis. Epididymis is the highly convoluted duct behind the testis along which sperm passes to the vas deferens.
A varicocele is an enlargement of the veins within the loose bag of skin that holds your testicles or scrotum. A varicocele is similar to a varicose vein you might see in your leg. Varicoceles are a common cause of low sperm production and decreased sperm quality, which can cause infertility.
The aim of writing this review is to provide information about the varicose vein and varicocele the remedy to be used in its treatment and different tests available for its diagnosis.
Varicose vein; Varicocele; Diagnostic tests; Phlebectomy; Sclerotherapy
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Girish D Dahikar, Dipika D Giradkar, Shagufta A Khan and Rajendra O Ganjiwale. A review on remedies used in treatment of varicose veins and varicocele. GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2022, 18(2), 244-252. Article DOI: https://doi.org/10.30574/gscbps.2022.18.2.0078