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How Can I Prevent Varicose Veins?
asked 4 years ago by anon
Latest answer by Hratch Karamanoukian, MD
Question viewed 478 times
Tags: prevention, varicose veins
1 answer to How Can I Prevent Varicose Veins?
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Preventing varicose veins
always elevate your legs when you are sitting (recliners help)
wear compression stockings when you plan to sit or stand for long periods of time
lose weight and lower your body mass index
avoid crossing your legs? (old myth)
exercise helps get blood out of the legs - the 'second heart' is the calf muscles which pump blood out of the legs
avoid sitting or standing for long periods of time
Hratch Karamanoukian, MD
Buffalo General Surgeon
Buffalo General Surgeon