Surprisingly, we are really not sure why people get varicose and spider veins.<\/p>\n

Some people start getting them in their early teens whilst others develop them later on in life.<\/p>\n

Fortunately however there are some things that one can do to reduce the likelihood of getting them!<\/p>\n

These same steps may also help relieve the discomfort from the ones you already have.<\/p>\n

These include the following:<\/p>\n

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• Weight control<\/li>\n
• Wear sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun, especially on your face.<\/li>\n
• Exercise regularly, focusing on exercises for your legs such as cycling, walking or running.<\/li>\n
• Leg elevation when resting<\/li>\n
• Try not to stand or sit for long periods of time. If your job entails sitting for long periods of timey, stand up and move around or take a short walk every half hour or so.<\/li>\n
• Wearing elastic compression stockings and socks.<\/li>\n
• Avoid wearing high heels for long periods of time<\/li>\n
• For general health and possibly vein health eat a low-salt high fibre diet. High fibre to reduce chances of chronic constipation<\/a>\u00a0and low salt which may help with leg swelling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

  If you have spider or varicose veins and they are causing concern from a symptomatic or visual point of view or if you have these but are uncertain whether these are of any concern at all, please give us a call and organise an appointment.<\/p>\n

  We can discuss your particular venous issue, discuss options and create an individualised treatment plan if required. <\/strong>The venous disease that you have may well require reassurance only with no treatment required.<\/p>\n

  To make an appointment today to have your venous disease assessed by Dr Berman, please phone\u00a09561 5155<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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