Varicose Veins Therapy
These are enlarged leg veins common is older people, which can have a blue and bulging appearance. Varicose veins happens when blood returning to the heart against gravity flows back into the vein through a faulty valve, causing the vein to become twisted and swollen, this condition is rarely dangerous.
The aching related to Varicose Veins can be eased with the following steps:
- Avoid standing for long periods of time.
- Keep feet elevated when sitting or lying down.
- Wear support hose or elastic bandages.
Small varicose veins, also called spider veins, can be treated with sclerotherapy injections or laser therapy. Severe cases of varicose veins can be treated with surgery or radio frequency treatments.
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- Treatment for Ageing Skin
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