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Varicose Vein Prevention
November 24, 2008 |
There can be a few different reasons why women and men develop varicose veins.
Dr. Moutaa Benmaamer is a vascular surgeon with Lee Memorial Health System. He says,
“It runs a lot in many families. There is a genetic part and the second part is
hormonal that’s why you see it more with women. The third one is when they are pregnant
because there is a mechanical problem for the blood to go back to the heart.”
If you do begin to develop varicose veins there are ways to try and prevent them from getting worse. “Learn how to counter act this pressure that you have from the
inside out on the vein and the way to do that is with a stocking. It can be very
helpful. Unfortunately here in Florida it’s very hot so it’s not very practical,”
says Dr. Benmaarmer.
If stockings are too much of a hassle he says there are other methods for relieving
pressure in your leg veins. “The second thing is to elevate the legs so the gravity
will work for you so the pressure will be less in the veins so they at least won’t
get worse.”
If you want to try and prevent developing varicose veins all together, physicians
say to steer clear of two common practices, taking hot showers and wearing high
heels. “Avoid hot showers because that heat is not the best thing for the vein.
Avoid high heels because that’s not the best for the leg because you don’t use your
muscle very well when you have high heels.”
If varicose veins cause your legs to bleed, swell or feel heavy, you may want to
see your physician. Optional treatments for varicose veins include stripping the
veins surgically or using endovenous treatment. |
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