Here are some ways you can try to prevent varicose veins:
- Walk around as much as you can – don’t sit or stand in one place
for long periods of time.
- To help the blood to flow easily, don’t cross your legs when sitting
- Don't sleep sitting in a chair
- Get up and stretch when on long journeys such as on a coach or plane.
- Graduated compression stockings promote the flow of blood in the deep veins
of the legs. If you are diabetic or suffer with artery problems you should speak to your GP or pharmacist for advice.
- Watch your weight.
- Make sure you have a healthy diet, with enough fibre, to avoid constipation.
- Elevate (lift up) your legs if you have been standing still for a long time
to allow the blood in the veins to empty.
- Don’t wear tight underwear or clothes.
- Keep active by taking regular exercise.
- Stop smoking.
- Pregnancy is a time when varicose veins may develop and you should
consider wearing graduated compression hosiery
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