Understanding Varicose Veins 

Varicose veins are veins that have twisted and swollen due to pressure changes and lifestyle impacts on the veins for long periods. In the beginning, these veins do not have a lot of symptoms, but they are pretty visible in your body. Over time, however, they can start to impact your blood flow and have adverse reactions to your vascular system. 

Read our “Varicose Vein Treatments: Types, Causes, and Diagnosis” blog post for an overview of what varicose veins are. Moreover,  why they occur, and how we can help. Supreme Vascular and Interventional Clinic in Singapore can aid patients to manage their symptoms.

Lifestyle Changes

Excess weight or living a sedentary lifestyle creates a harder job for blood to flow through the veins in your legs. This can cause circulatory problems, even varicose veins. The good news is with some lifestyle modifications, you can possibly alleviate pressure from the veins and improve blood flow with weight loss, a balanced diet, and regular exercise. While some types of exercise, though, such as distance running and some weight lifting, can increase blood pooling in the leg area, there are other physical activities that help to strengthen the veins’ walls and valves such as walking, swimming, and cycling.  It’s important to check with your medical professional for your varicose vein condition and current level of health.

To keep your legs healthy, it is important to understand how varicose veins occur, whether they are preventable and the best treatment option. Read our blog post, “How to Prevent Varicose Veins: Best Practices to Follow” to learn more about stopping varicose veins in their tracks proactively and prevent them from getting worse. 

Weight

When you carry a healthy weight, new varicose veins will reduce. According to the CDC, a healthy weight means you are within 18.5 % to 24.9% of body fat compared to your weight and height.

Losing weight may not reduce the appearance of the veins you currently have for someone already with varicose veins, but you can prevent new ones from developing. By reducing your weight, you alleviate pressure on your veins that cause them to develop.

Healthy Diet

Another way to keep those varicose veins away is to embrace a healthy diet to ensure your body functions properly. One of the best things you can do for your diet is add additional fiber so that your body is regular and all the systems are functioning properly.

Other recommended foods that give your body energy and maintain healthy veins include whole grains, vegetables, and lean proteins. When you overeat or eat too much of the wrong foods, your veins will suffer and have unwanted pressure that can cause varicose veins to develop.

Exercises

It would be best to exercise regularly to keep your veins moving and burn off the energy you get from a healthy diet. The best exercises you can do for your legs and veins are to climb stairs regularly and to do a lot of walking. Avoid taking the escalator or the elevator if you don’t have to.

Stretches are also great for varicose veins. By allowing your veins to elongate and stretch, the blood can flow easily through the veins, and you have less chance of these veins developing.

What to Avoid

If you have started developing varicose veins and want them to stop, however, you should not do any excessive heavy lifting in your legs and lower body because that will add to the unwanted pressure. Also, lunges and long-term cardio can put your veins under unnecessary stress, causing them to twist and swell.

Ignoring any potential health concerns from varicose veins can lead to serious long-term consequences. While it might seem inconvenient or worrisome to visit a doctor, getting a proper assessment and timely treatment can make a significant difference in preventing further complications.

Compression Stockings

Because varicose veins can impact the blood flow in your leg, you can use compression stockings to encourage a steady blood flow in the right direction. The tightness keeps the veins from having the opportunity to twist and swell because all the blood is channeled through the veins steadily. Since your legs cannot swell, the veins are not able to swell and twist due to being heavy.

You should wear these compression stockings when you are exercising and planning to be doing a lot of moving. If you wear them most of the day, you do want to remove them when you get home to give your legs a break. A varicose vein doctor in Singapore like Dr. Manish Taneja can recommend medical-grade compression clothing that will decrease blood pooling in your lower body.

Woman’s Susceptibility to Varicose Veins and Spider Veins

Did you know that varicose veins and spider veins are more prevalent in women than men? Pregnant women are also at an increased risk of developing the conditions. Women are more likely to get varicose veins resulting from a unique blend of genetic, hormonal, and lifestyle factors. Learn about the distinct risk factors that women face that increase their susceptibility to varicose veins. 

Varicose Vein Treatment Options at Supreme Vascular and Interventional Clinic in Singapore

We provide care and treatment options at our specialized varicose veins clinic at Supreme Vascular and Interventional Clinic in Singapore. If you have developed varicose veins, there are several treatment options that you can consider to help with the condition so that it does not worsen. Specialized care for varicose veins includes:

• Laser Endovenous Treatment (EVLT)
• Radio-Frequency Endovenous Ablation (RS)
• VenaSeal Endovenous Closure System
• Surgical Removal

These are some of the most popular treatments utilized for varicose veins, in addition to lifestyle changes that can improve the varicose vein condition you are experiencing. When you meet with a varicose veins specialist about your condition, they can help determine the path for your personalized treatment. Read more in detail about varicose veins treatments in Singapore that’s right for you at our clinic.

Treating Varicose Veins Can Improve Vascular Health

Even if you have already started developing varicose veins, it is vital to your health to undergo treatment and work to keep them from developing further. Your vascular system works as well as the blood flow going to all the different places in your body. By reducing and repairing the already twisted, swollen, or damaged veins, you improve your overall health and encourage healthy systems.

Are you ready for a change? At Supreme Vascular and Interventional Clinic in Singapore, Dr. Manish Taneja cares for a spectrum of vascular treatments including peripheral arterial disease and venous diseases. His expertise means you’ll have professional and knowledgeable care no matter which treatment you decide is best for you. Contact us today to learn more about our treatments at our varicose veins clinic and how we can help you.

Other Health Conditions

Venous Diseases (Varicose Veins)

The Supreme Vascular and Interventional Clinic is your “go-to” facility for various conditions and treatments. To arrange an appointment with Dr. Manish Taneja, our varicose veins specialist, contact us. You can also call us at (+65) 6904 8084 for a consultation.