How to Prevent Varicose Veins During Pregnancy and Beyond: Mobility is the key. Walking is a healthy way to improve circulation in the legs while helping to prevent clots and varicose veins forming. Avoid crossing your legs to decrease pressure in your legs. Crossing your legs increases the pressure felt by your veins dramatically and … Continue reading Vein Care During Pregnancy
Varicose Veins Treatment
Varicose veins are veins that are in the superficial compartment of the leg that have become enlarged, swollen, twisted, and/or bulging due to venous reflux disease. The visible veins can be many colors but are most commonly red, blue or flesh-toned. The bulging veins most often appear on the thighs, back of the calves, and … Continue reading Varicose Veins Treatment
Common Treatments for Varicose Veins
Fortunately, treatment usually doesn’t mean a hospital stay or a long, uncomfortable recovery. Thanks to less invasive procedures, varicose veins can generally be treated on an outpatient basis. Ask your doctor if insurance will cover any of the cost of your treatment. If done for purely cosmetic reasons, you’ll likely have to pay for the … Continue reading Common Treatments for Varicose Veins