NJ Varicose Vein Prevention
Monday, July 21st, 2008Varicose veins, those bulging, twisted veins that can be seen through your skin, that you’ve tried to hide and don’t want anyone to see are preventable. Varicose Vein Prevention is something that everyone can do to help prevent those large unsightly veins in your legs.
Causes of Varicose Veins
Your body has veins that are located near the exterior of the skin that assist the return of oxygen-depleted blood to the heart. As surface vein walls become bigger and deteriorate because of age or heredity, blood can begin to flow backward causing it to collect inside your veins. This can cause an increased pressure that can leave lasting damage to the elastic vein walls.
Varicose veins or spider veins result when the valves that ordinarily prevent the blood from flowing backward become distorted because they have been stretched and bloated out of shape causing them to begin malfunctioning.
Varicose Veins Prevention
• Improve your activity level, for example, exercise with walking or other movements that will improve your circulation
• Elevate your feet while sitting
• Eat a high fiber diet to maintain regular bowel movements
• Maintain a healthy weight
• Don’t wear tight clothing
• Don’t wear shoes with high heels
• Wearing compression stockings can help to support your leg veins and assist in circulation
• Not crossing your legs while sitting will also help with your circulation
You should avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time and wear support stockings as much as possible. It is not recommended that use any form of wrapping bandages, because this needs to be done precisely and accurately to avoid injuring the already damaged veins.
New Beginnings is the premier medical treatment facility for Varicose Veins in New Jersey.