12/11/2022
Did you know that around 25% of all adults have varicose veins, most of whom are women? Varicose veins are caused when the walls of the veins become weakened and this can be because of a variety of different reasons including excessive weight gain, hormonal imbalance or stuffy or restrictive clothingπ§₯.
While they're usually benign, some lifestyle changes must be put into effect, to prevent the situation from getting any worse. These may include losing weight or maintaining a healthy oneπ₯, working out ποΈββοΈ and the use of compression socksπ§¦. These stockings place enough pressure on your legs allowing the blood to flow more easily to your heart.
However, if these lifestyle changes are not essentially useful, invasive procedures might be required to tackle the situation.Therefore, if you or anyone you know notices these signs and symptoms, schedule a check up at DVES immediately to assess the severity of your situation, free of costππ»!