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Varicose veins affect millions of people, mostly women. Although, to non-sufferers, they may seem a trivial problem, they can cause a tremendous amount of pain and embarrassment. Consisting simply of swollen veins in the legs, it is commonly thought that the only answer for varicose veins is an operation. That's not true.
There are many things that a varicose vein sufferer can do to ease the problem. Anyone who has varicose veins and wants to know how to deal with the discomfort should read through this check list - and follow the instructions I've provided. Anyone who wants to avoid developing varicose veins would be well advised to read this advice, too.
1. Avoid getting constipated. Eat plenty of fibre-rich foods such as fresh vegetables and wholemeal bread.
2. If you're overweight, then go on a slimming diet straight away. Carrying around extra weight makes it more likely that you'll develop varicose veins - or that if you have varicose veins they'll become a problem.Teacher: Michael
Many articles taken from 'A word with the doctor', by Dr. John Windsor.
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