Preventing Varicose Veins
Varicose Veins Prevention
If you have a higher risk of developing varicose veins due to family history, advanced age, pregnancy, weight or other factors, there are a few steps you can take to prevent their development. This includes:
- Wear compression stockings to improve circulation
- Reduce the risk of swelling with a low-salt diet (prevents water retention)
- Stay active and avoid prolonged periods of standing and sitting
- Elevate your legs above your hips while sitting to improve blood flow
- Reduce pressure to veins in your lower body by managing body weight
- Improve nutrition through diet and supplements to boost circulation
- Drink plenty of water to ensure your blood is thinner and flows better
- Avoid smoking, which can cause vascular hardening and narrowing
- Limit how often you wear clothes that are tight around the waist or high heeled shoes, which decrease blood flow in your legs
By remaining conscious of the risk factors and mitigating them where you can, you can take better care of your circulatory system and reduce the risk or severity of varicose veins. While varicose veins are usually not a serious medical issue, it’s always a good idea to monitor changes in your veins, especially if varicose veins are accompanied by symptoms like pain, aching and itching.
Make an Appointment with Vein Care in Melbourne
To find out more about treating your varicose veins, make an appointment with Vein Care in Melbourne. Call us today on 1300 568 676 or contact us online.
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What our clients are saying!
Lesley
28 February 2023
Having my varicose veins was something I had thought about for a while but was hesitant. After my initial consult with Dr Dhillon, all my fears and doubts were put to rest.Dr Dhillon thoroughly explained all the procedures and answered my questions , so much so that I booked my procedures the very next day. Over the next few months Jo and Dr Dhillon really took care of me.Dr Dhillon explained everything he was doing at the time and always ensured that I was comfortable with the procedure. The results have certainly exceeded my expectations and not having bulging varicose veins on the back of my leg has certainly made me more comfortable wearing dresses. I cannot recommend Dr Dhillon highly enough, a very talented, personable and humble man.
John Fells
20 February 2023
Excellent to the highest standard ! I would have to go back in time 25 years since my legs looked this good, all the bubbly varicose veins gone. Everything is explained and costed beforehand, this removed all the anxiety before I underwent surgery. After every surgical procedure a review was carried out a week or so later. There's quite a number of appointments involved to cover everything on both legs but the appointment schedule has a degree of flexibility. It's a bit of a journey at the start but you'll be glad you stayed the journey to the end when you see the results.
Andrew Corfield
16 January 2023
I had bad varicose veins in my legs and decided after 20 odd years to do something about it. I did my research found Dr Dhillion on line and saw the amount of years he had been practising in this type of treatment. I booked a consultation with him and he took me through the process of what to expect. Over the next six months i had three types of treatment and the results are just amazing. No more self conscious moments when summer arrived and my legs don't ache or itch anymore. I cannot thank Dr Dhillion enough and highly recommend him to anyone who wants to get rid of varicose veins and feel so much better about themselves, i do. Thank you Dr Dhillion for everything you have done for me and for fixing my legs. Special mention to Jo and Abbie on reception who were always kind and helpful with any appointments and queries i had. Thank you all 🙂
anaya sharma
28 November 2022
great place for vein care
Sonya Llewellyn
18 November 2022
Dr Dhillon & his team are amazing!! From the 1st visit to the last I was treated with outstanding care & the results speak for themselves!! After years of covering up unsightly veins on my legs, I can finally say they're all gone! I am so grateful & would recommend Dr Dhillon in a heartbeat!! THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU 🙂
Alison Ripley Cubitt
8 November 2022
I received an outstanding level of care from Dr Dhillon and his team. All the procedures and costs were explained to me in advance. I can’t recommend this practice highly enough.
Danielle Buultjens
8 November 2022
Excellent advice and service. Would recommend.
Wendy McNally
5 October 2022
Very professional and courteous staff deliver quality treatment with great results.
ellen wade
12 August 2022
Veincare have successfully removed varicose veins after 3 lots of surgery failed. Process did not involve anaesthetics and down time.
George Stav
10 April 2022
Not the best experience I’ve had. Edit- thanks for explaining It- it’s understandable to make mistakes. Thanks
