Here is a list of some important and very helpful tips in caring for your painful varicose veins. Please read list below.
1. Wear compression stockings.
2. Elevate Your Legs. Raise your legs above the level of your heart 2-3 times a day for 20 minutes at a time.
3. Control your weight. Weight loss decreases the pressure that a big stomach puts on the veins of your legs and abdomen.
4. Exercise. A walking program is the simplest and most effective way to increase the blood flow back to your heart.
5. Avoid wearing high heels. Wearing heals on a regular basis almost eliminates the ability of your calf pump to function and decrease circulation.
6. Avoid heated floors. Although heat may feel comfortable, it widens your veins, causing blood to pool in your legs.
7. Avoid whirlpool baths and hot tubs. Heated water increases the pooling of blood in your legs and feet and widens your veins.
8. Avoid tight pants and tight belts. When they are too tight, these garments can interfere with the blood return to your heart.
9. Don’t sit or stand too long at one time. Try and walk around at work if sitting for long periods at a time. Do tip toe exercises if you are standing for long periods.
10. Stay out of the sun. The sun damages the elastic layer of your veins and the heat from the sun causes your varicose veins to widen and can cause skin color changes on your legs.
11. Warning Signs. Call your doctor immediately if you notice a sudden onset of severe pain, redness, and hardness in your legs or feet. You may have a blood clot. This is a rare complication.