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• Regular exercise and maintaining healthy weight
• Eating diet rich in fibre
• Avoid wearing tight clothes and high heels for prolonged periods
• Avoid sitting or standing for a long duration to encourage blood circulation
• Elevating your legs

Eating potassium-rich foods, like almonds, pistachio and leafy vegetables, and avoiding salty or sodium-rich foods can help reduce water retention, thereby minimizing varicose veins. One should intake foods containing high fibre including legumes, oats, wheat, whole-grain foods, etc. Adding foods that contain flavonoids such as onions, bell peppers, broccoli, citrus fruits, cocoa, etc. can also help in reducing blood pressure and eventually curing this disease.

During pregnancy, since you have more blood pumping through your entire body to support the unborn baby. Even growing uterus puts pressure on the veins and this makes legs or stomach area susceptible to blood pooling and can cause veins to get larger. But, this pressure can be reduced by sleeping on the left side rather than your back and increase blood flow to the foetus.

Varicose veins may appear around vagina or buttocks. For some women, these gradually fade or shrink after childbirth but for others it may remain after childbirth, thereby posing a huge problem. In such cases, a physician must be contacted immediately for healing this disease.

Spider veins are smaller blue, red or purple thread-like veins, which are easily visible through the skin. Usually found on legs or face, they are not painful or harmful and do not make skin bulge out like varicose veins.

Yes. Varicocelectomy is an advanced medical procedure that is performed with the latest techniques post diagnosing the condition thoroughly. However, there are very rare chances that varicose veins may recur if the person does not maintain a healthy lifestyle post-treatment.

Wearing compression stockings recommended by the doctor along with the oral treatments can cure varicose veins in the initial stage or prevent them from progressing. But, varicose veins that are severe or in an advanced stage generally can not get cured by just wearing compression stockings. Get in touch with the best varicose veins doctor in Kanpur for consultation.

As suggested by vascular experts there is no particular cause of varicose veins. The reason for varicose veins occurrence may vary from one person to another depending on factors such as:

• Increase in blood pressure
• Standing and sitting for a long duration
• Weakened walls of the veins

There are some treatments available for varicose veins in Ayurveda. However, these treatments are slow and may take years to show any effective results. During this time as you continue to do regular activities, varicose veins may become severe, swell up and degrade into an extremely painful everyday experience. In rare cases, unattended/improperly treated varicose veins can turn into deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, etc.

No. Wearing socks can not cure varicose veins on ankles. It can only prevent varicose veins on ankles from progressing in the initial stage. It is always better to consult an experienced doctor to get proper treatment in order to avoid the potential complications in due course of time.

Yes. In a few cases, when the varicose veins are in the initial stage the compression stockings can be effective. Compression stockings help in reducing the severity of the condition and are usually prescribed in the initial stages of the varicose veins to promote the blood flow in affected veins.

There are a few home remedies that may help you in order to prevent varicose veins from developing worse:

• Practice regular exercising
• Drink a spoon of apple cider in a glass of water
• Apply witch hazel on the affected area to reduce the swelling
• Use horse chestnut seeds to lessen the inflammation on the affected region

No. Varicose veins can not be cured through medication. However, varicose veins that are mild or are in the initial stage can be managed through medicines prescribed by the doctor.

Some of the symptoms that may occur in the initial stage of varicose veins are:

• Mild to moderate pain in the area affected by varicose veins
• Itchy sensation in and around the varicose veins region
• Discoloration of skin at the affected area

The average success rate of laser treatment for varicose veins may range from 95%-98%. It is an advanced procedure performed by an expert along with the help of the latest laser medical technology.

There are some treatments available for varicose veins in Homeopathy. However, these treatments have prolonged procedures and may take years to indicate any effective results. In addition, during this time as you continue to do normal activities, the condition may become severe and turn into an extremely painful everyday experience.

It is always advisable to get a proper treatment for varicose veins. Varicose veins if left untreated can lead to certain complications such as:

• Ulcers that may cause discomfort or pain at the affected area
• Blood clots in varicosed veins
• In rare cases, bleeding the varicose veins may become enlarged and burst

There are a few tips that may help you in taking self-care in order to stop the progression of varicose veins:

• Regular exercising like walking for at least 30 minutes a day
• Not wearing tight clothes that may put pressure on the veins
• Avoid sitting while criss-crossing your legs for long periods of time
• Sit often while keeping your legs elevated to promote the blood circulation

Some of the essential oils obtained from herbs, plants, or other combinations of natural methods are used as alternative therapies to keep varicose veins from developing or progressing:

• Horse chestnut essential oil
• Sea pine essential oil
• Grape vine essential oil
• Lavender essential oil
• Yarrow essential oil

The following are some of the most common reasons that may lead to varicose veins:

• Obesity or overweight
• Pregnancy
• A profession in which one has to sit or stand for longer durations

No. Applying cream or lotion on the area affected by varicose veins would not cure it. However, applying cream can reduce the swelling and inflammation caused by varicose veins. At times, it can also help soothe the skin and may upgrade the quality of the skin.

Yoga can help you manage the symptoms of varicose veins, such as soreness, swelling, pain, etc. Doing some yoga asanas such as standing forward bend, wind relieving pose, or legs up the wall may help you in getting relief from discomfort or pain in the affected area.

Yes. Varicose veins can occur in the scrotum and are usually referred to as varicocele. In fact, varicose veins can occur anywhere in the body. It is always a better option to maintain a healthy lifestyle in order to prevent the advancement of varicose veins.

Varicose veins can not be cured through massage and are not really effective. However, massaging the affected area may manage the discomfort and swelling in the ankles, feet, and legs.

Yes, you can take Daflon 500 mg for varicose veins as it helps in improving blood circulation in the veins. However, it is always advisable to consult an experienced doctor before taking any medication to avoid the risk of any side effects.

No. Varicose veins can not get cured on their own. However, it may become less visible in due course of time. Get in touch with Pristyn Care’s doctors for advanced and painless varicose veins treatment in Kanpur.

Doctors who have a specialty in vascular can treat varicose veins and provide the best-suited treatment for them. Get in touch with Pristyn Care in Kanpur to book an appointment with the best vascular specialist.

Yes, varicose veins generally cause mild to moderate pain. The intensity of the pain can also depend on the grade of varicose veins, the higher the grade is the intensity of the pain may also increase.