Treating and preventing varicose veins, Lubbock
In general, doctors are conservative when
treating varicose veins, Lubbock. You’ll probably be advised to make changes
to your lifestyle, instead of trying more aggressive treatments.
Lifestyle changes
- Avoid standing for extended
periods of time.
- Lose weight or maintain a
healthy weight.
- Exercise to improve your
circulation.
- Use compression socks or
stockings.
If you already have varicose veins, Lubbock,
you should take these steps to prevent new varicose veins, Lubbock. You should
also elevate your legs whenever you’re resting or sleeping.
Compression
Your doctor may advise you to wear special compression socks or stockings. These place enough
pressure on your legs so that blood can flow more easily to your heart. They also
decrease swelling.
Surgery
If lifestyle changes aren’t working, or if
your varicose veins, Lubbock are causing a lot of pain or
damaging your overall health, your doctor might try an invasive procedure.
Other treatment options
Currently, a wide variety of minimally invasive treatment options for varicose veins, Lubbock are
available. These include:
- sclerotherapy, using a liquid
or foam chemical injection to block off a larger vein
- microsclerotherapy, using a
liquid chemical injection to block off smaller veins
- laser surgery, using light
energy to block off a vein
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