5 Ways to Help Prevent Varicose Veins
One of the most frequent questions we are asked is, “What is the cause of varicose veins?” The number one cause is genetics. We tend to inherit them from our parents. Other significant causes are pregnancy, jobs with prolonged standing, age, and trauma. Due to genetic influences, there may not always be a way to prevent varicose veins from forming. But, there are a few things we can do that may help.
One of the most frequent questions we are asked is, “What is the cause of varicose veins?” The number one cause is genetics. We tend to inherit them from our parents. Other significant causes are pregnancy, jobs with prolonged standing, age, and trauma. Due to genetic influences, there may not always be a way to prevent varicose veins from forming. But, there are a few things we can do that may help.
*Individual results may vary.
Ways to Help Prevent Varicose Veins
- Avoid prolonged sitting or standing: If your job requires you to sit for extended periods, take a few moments to regularly flex and extend your legs, feet, and ankles. This helps the blood flowing in the leg veins. If you stand for long periods, take advantage of breaks to sit down and elevate your feet.
- Exercise regularly: Walking is especially beneficial for your venous system.
- Lose weight: Being significantly overweight puts increased stress on the venous system. It makes it more difficult for the blood to flow up the leg veins, back toward the heart.
- Elevate your legs: When resting at the end of the day, elevate your legs to take some of the pressure out of the leg veins, decreasing the work against gravity to get the blood back up to the chest.
- Wear compression stockings: This is especially important if your job requires that you stand or sit the entire day (nurse, teacher, etc.). Compression stockings are beneficial in helping prevent varicose veins when you don’t have the freedom to move.
Ways to Help Prevent Varicose Veins
- Avoid prolonged sitting or standing: If your job requires you to sit for extended periods, take a few moments to regularly flex and extend your legs, feet, and ankles. This helps the blood flowing in the leg veins. If you stand for long periods, take advantage of breaks to sit down and elevate your feet.
- Exercise regularly: Walking is especially beneficial for your venous system.
- Lose weight: Being significantly overweight puts increased stress on the venous system. It makes it more difficult for the blood to flow up the leg veins, back toward the heart.
- Elevate your legs: When resting at the end of the day, elevate your legs to take some of the pressure out of the leg veins, decreasing the work against gravity to get the blood back up to the chest.
- Wear compression stockings: This is especially important if your job requires that you stand or sit the entire day (nurse, teacher, etc.). Compression stockings are beneficial in helping prevent varicose veins when you don’t have the freedom to move.
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Visit our Albuquerque Varicose Vein Overview page for more information on how to identify symptoms, complications and prevent varicose veins.
Since 2009, Albuquerque Vein & Laser Institute has been a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of all stages of vein disease. Previously located at 7401 Hancock Ct. NE, we now provide the same exceptional level of care and service at our new state-of-the-art vein treatment center at 5110 Masthead St. NE.
As the owner and medical director of the vein treatment center, I perform all vein disease diagnosis and treatment in the comfort and convenience of our brand new facility.
Visit our Albuquerque Varicose Vein Overview page for more information on how to identify symptoms, complications and prevent varicose veins.
Since 2009, Albuquerque Vein & Laser Institute has been a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of all stages of vein disease. Previously located at 7401 Hancock Ct. NE, we now provide the same exceptional level of care and service at our new state-of-the-art vein treatment center at 5110 Masthead St. NE.
As the owner and medical director of the vein treatment center, I perform all vein disease diagnosis and treatment in the comfort and convenience of our brand new facility.
Take the Next Step
If you ready to treat your Varicose Veins, then it’s time to take the next step by calling our trusted staff at Albuquerque Vein & Laser Institute at 505-848-VEIN or fill out the form on this page and one of our staff members will reach out to you promptly.
Albuquerque Vein & Laser Institute is located in the Journal Center area of Albuquerque and proudly serves vein patients throughout the entire Albuquerque area, as well as Rio Rancho, Santa Fe, Santa Rosa, Los Lunas, and other areas throughout New Mexico.
**This blog provides general information and discussion about medicine, health, and related subjects. The words and other content provided in this blog, and in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. If the reader or any other person has a medical concern, he or she should consult with an appropriately licensed physician.
** This blog provides general information and discussion about medicine, health, and related subjects. The words and other content provided in this blog, and in any linked materials, are not intended and should not be construed as medical advice. If the reader or any other person has a medical concern, he or she should consult with an appropriately licensed physician.
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