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How to Make Vericose Veins Disappear

Varicose veins are veins that have become enlarged. Varicose veins are typically caused by age or pregnancy; most women struggle with varicose veins in their legs. However, men can develop varicose veins as well. Individuals who consistently stand on their feet for extended periods of time throughout the day commonly have this problem in their legs. Sometimes the varicose veins are a minor cosmetic inconvenience. In other cases, painful varicose veins are caused by a serious vascular problem. Regardless of the cause or the severity, people want to know how to make varicose veins disappear.

Things You'll Need

  • Elastic hosery
  • Exercise
  • Laser treatment
  • Vein stripping
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Instructions

  1. Action Plan

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      1. Use elastic hose. Physicians usually recommend compression hosiery for individuals with varicose veins. The hosiery is worn to put pressure on the veins so that the blood moves. This can also provide relief from the pain.

      Pregnancy is one of the most common causes of varicose veins in women. During pregnancy, changes in the circulatory system cause enlarged veins in the legs. The additional weight gain typical with pregnancy, as well as the variations in hormones, can contribute to varicose veins occurring during pregnancy. Pregnant women with large, raised varicose veins often experience discomfort. Pregnant women also experience relief from varicose veins with extended periods of elevating their feet. For most pregnant women, varicose veins dissipate within a few months after delivery.

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      2. Exercise to counter varicose-vein development with aging. Men and women alike are prone to varicose veins simply because of the aging process. As the body ages, the elasticity of veins decreases, and they have more difficulty pumping blood. These types of varicose veins can diminish with regular exercise and weight loss. Exercise improves circulation, and weight loss alleviates pressure on the veins that are already experiencing pressure because of their enlarged state.

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      3. Do not stand for long periods. Elevate feet and avoid extended periods of time standing; this can help people who are experiencing painful varicose veins as they age.

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      4. Seek medical help. Sometimes, medical procedures are required to treat varicose veins. Sclerotherapy is one such procedure. This treatment applies to small veins and is usually done for cosmetic reasons. With sclerotherapy, a chemical is injected into the varicose veins. Once injected, the chemical closes the veins and the veins disappear. Because sclerotherapy is a cosmetic treatment, it is typically not covered by insurance. Vein stripping is another common varicose-vein treatment. This outpatient procedure removes the painful veins by taking them out through cuts in the leg. Because this procedure is for people experiencing pain, some insurance companies will cover the cost of it. Removing varicose veins with lasers is a new technology that will likely replace some of the more traditional treatments in the relatively near future.

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