3 things you can do at home to get rid of your varicose veins

While varicose veins are not the most attractive thing on earth, there’s more to worry about them than how they look.

According to Dr. Jean Marquez, resident dermatologist of Pinoy TV, varicose veins can cause blood clots or venous thrombosis.

“[At] kapag nadislodge ito [from the blood vessel], maaaring pumunta ito sa lungs, magkakaroon tayo ng pulmonary embolism, which can lead to death.”

Yikes. 

Fortunately, there are things you can do—right at home—to help deal with varicose veins.

1. Apply Chamomile oil on the area. Chamomile oil can improve blood circulation, which is one of the primary causes of varicose veins anyway.

2. Smear apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar is anti-inflammatory, which should help in managing the enlarged veins.

3. Drinking ginger tea. Ginger is another natural and effective anti-inflammatory agent. Drinking ginger regularly should help the cause.

You can opt for laser treatments, if you have the budget of course, but otherwise these home remedies should help in the long run.

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— LA, GMA News