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Treatment for Varicose Veins
Specific treatment for varicose veins and spider veins will be determined by your physician based on:
- Your age, overall health and medical history
- The clinical severity
- Signs and symptoms
- Your tolerance for specific medications or therapies
- Expectations for the course of the disease
- Your opinion or preference
It is possible that medical treatment is not necessary if there are no symptoms. However, sometimes varicose veins may worsen if not treated. The treatment of varicose veins include surgical and nonsurgical methods.
Some non-surgical methods for treating them are:
Elevation of the legs
Be instructed to elevate your feet above heart level 3 or 4 times a day for 15 minutes each time. If you need to sit or stand for a long time, flexing (bending) your legs to help maintain blood circulation. If you have mild to moderate varicose veins, can reduce swelling and relieve other symptoms elevating your legs.
Compression stockings
These elastic stockings squeeze or compress the veins and prevent excess blood from flowing backward. In addition, compression stockings can help the healing of skin sores and prevent the formation of more blisters. Compression stockings are effective in treating varicose veins if worn daily and may avoid the need for more invasive treatments.