Is there a treatment for varicose veins without surgery?

 

There is the conservative treatment modality or medical treatment without performing surgery. This type of treatment is suitable for relieving the symptoms without eliminating varicose veins. People without medical conditions favorable to invasive treatments or with contraindications to traditional treatments in addition to those patients unwilling to undergo surgical treatment or sclerotherapy, are candidates for this type of therapy.

The most common conservative treatment modality is the use of graduated compression stockings, known as elastic stockings, which aid the venous return to assist the blood circulation in the legs. These socks, although found quite easily for sale, must be prescribed by trained professionals, preferably subject matter experts, as there are cases where the use of socks is contraindicated.

Drugs should be viewed with caution and in general these medications are adjuncts in the treatment of varicose veins and should not be regarded as the main treatment, used only in selected cases. It must be remembered that not eliminate varicose veins and has good action during certain periods. Remember that all medications for the treatment of varicose veins should be prescribed by doctors, preferably vascular surgeons. Beware of self-medication! Even widespread medicinal drugs "natural" (natural that most often has nothing), such as chestnut and ginkgo biloba, have adverse effects and may be harmful to some people.

Changes in habits and customs can also help relieve symptoms of varicose disease. For example, practice regular exercise and weight control are also part of the treatment.For people who work or stay several hours standing or sitting, small movements are recommended from time to time to assist in venous return leg.

Food has no effect directly in the varicose veins, then there is no specific diet for treatment of varicose veins or to prevent them. But one should keep a balanced diet to avoid overweight or obese, because these two conditions can aggravate the varicose veins.

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