Preventing and Treating Varicose Veins?

Avoiding standing for long periods, compression hose, leg elevation when at rest all can help in delaying and slowing the progression of varicose veins.  However, there is nothing that can be done to eliminate the problem.  The integrity of the valves has a genetic component as well.  When they do emerge, however, there are forms of treatment but they tend to be a life long problem.

You need to be evaluated by a phlebologist who specializes in vein care and performs microphlebectomy, sclerotherapy and laser therapy for spider veins, etc. If you still have symptoms and continue to have varicose veins, reticular veins and spider veins, then you have had an incomplete treatment. This is especially true at your young age. Neverthelss, things to do include walking and exercises to keep your calf muscles strong. The calf muscles are vey important in pumping blood out of your... more