Prevention of Varicose Veins

Abstract

Varicose veins are abnormal, dilated blood vessels caused by weakening in the vessel wall. Such conditions that increase pressure on the leg veins such as overweight, lack of exercises, hormonal fluctuations during pregnancy and menopause, smoking; constipation or people who have prolonged standing or sedentary position or repeated heavy lifting make veins of legs very weak and develop into varicose veins. Researchers report that a mild care of varicose veins does not usually require a doctor’s care, discomfort can be relieved with at-home treatment and various alternative remedies, such as acupuncture and acupressure, aromatherapy, color therapy, diet and supplements, herbal therapy, exercise, Yoga, homoeopathy, hydrotherapy, etc. Other preventive measures are maintaining ideal weight and avoiding prolonged standing and tight clothing that constricts waist, groin or legs; avoiding crossing legs while sitting, avoiding wearing high heels and eating low-salt diet that is rich in high fiber food to reduce retention of water or swell. Superficial varicose veins normally do not require medical attention but to relieve the discomfort; the doctor may recommend elastic support stockings.