While genetics can’t be changed, there are steps you can take to reduce the risk or slow the progression of varicose veins:
Exercise regularly to improve circulation. Walking, swimming, and cycling are excellent choices.
Elevate your legs when resting to reduce pressure in the veins.
Maintain a healthy weight to reduce stress on your legs.
Avoid long periods of standing or sitting. Take breaks to move or stretch.
Wear compression stockings if recommended by a doctor to help blood flow.
Treatment Options
If purple veins are causing discomfort or cosmetic concerns, medical treatments are available:
Sclerotherapy: Injection of a solution into veins to close them.
Laser Therapy: Uses light energy to fade spider veins.
Vein Stripping or Ablation: Surgical or minimally invasive procedures to remove or seal problematic veins.
