Application of acupuncture in the treatment of venous insufficiency and varicose veins

Abstract

A 43-year-old male patient was admitted with swollen legs, which was prominent in the right leg. He was under treatment for varicose veins due to femoral and saphenous insufficiency for 10 years. Edema, redness, and cyanosis were present in his toes on physical examination. According to the pulse examination, organ meridians with reduced energy were applied to the body acupuncture needles (Liv-3, St-41, Kid-6, St-25,24, Sp-9). The ear was stabbed in the ankle, Shen men’s point. Diet for weight control of the leg was suggested. Thanks to the most effective acupuncture points for edema resolution, the measurements yielded a 4-cm decrease in the tibia plateau and 3-cm decrease in the ankle circumference. The patient’s pain and cyanosis decreased. Local acupuncture was applied around the contracture as the patient’s complaints diminished. In conclusion, acupuncture as a holistic approach can be a useful method in the treatment of venous insufficiency and varicose veins.