Preventing And Improving Varicose Veins

Preventing varicose veins involves making sure that you exercise at least 3 times a week for 30 minutes each time. This will stimulate the circulation, and keep your weight managed. To decrease the chance of having a varicose vein make sure that your weight is proper for your height and age. Varicose veins are common in men and women over age 50. They occur more often in women than men. Elevating your legs during rest periods or your lunch hour is also helpful.

If you have a job that requires you to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time you can do exercises like pumping your legs, or make sure that on your breaks and lunch periods that you rest them by elevating them. If you must stand for long periods of time you can shift your weight from one leg to the other one, every few minutes. Try your best not to cross your legs while you sit as this also puts pressure on them. Try not to scratch varicose veins as doing so could cause ulcers. Avoid wearing tight clothing or clothing that restricts your waist, groin or legs.

Do your best to consume a diet that is low salt and rich in fiber. Fiber helps to prevent constipation, which contributes to hemorrhoids, which are varicose veins in and around the anus. Foods rich in fiber are fresh fruits and vegetables, and also whole grains.

Non-surgical treatments include using compression stockings, which have been shown to improve the circulation in your legs. These stockings can provide relief from the discomforts of varicose veins. Those who have been diagnosed with concurrent arterial disease should not use compression stockings or do so only by following instructions from your healthcare provider.

Relief can be found from the discomforts of varicose veins by taking ibuprofen or aspirin, which are anti-inflammatory medications. Not all varicose veins can be prevents sometimes all you can do is ease the discomfort. You can do this in several ways: one way is to wear sunscreen to lessen the appearance of spider veins (smaller varicose veins). You can exercise in moderation to improve leg strength and circulation by walking or running. Relieve some of the pressure on your legs by maintaining proper weight for your height and age.

Larger varicose veins can be treated using sclerotherapy and microfoam sclerosants under guidance of an ultrasound machine. Other treatments include open surgery, or some of the newer treatments: Endovenous Laser Treatment and radiofrequency obliteration.

Your healthcare provider can give you other tips on how to prevent or ease the discomforts of varicose veins. You may also be able to receive good advice for self-help methods that will make you feel more comfortable should varicose veins become a issue for you.

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