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Varicose Vein Stripping (Phlebectomy)

Ways to Prevent Varicose Veins

Varicose veins usually occur naturally due to various reasons. Risk factors include family history, age, pregnancy, obesity, and hormonal replacement. Some risk factors such as family history or age are harder to avoid.

Although you may have no control over the forming, you can prevent existing varicose veins from worsening. Living a healthy lifestyle can help delay problems with the veins as long as possible.  You can also live a healthy lifestyle to delay problems with veins as long as possible. Here are some ways to prevent varicose veins:

  • Keep moving
  • Healthy lifestyle
  • Exercise