Prevention of Varicose veins

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Here are some ways you can try to prevent varicose veins:

Walk around lots â€“ donâ€™t sit or stand in one place for long periods of time.
To help the blood to flow easily, donâ€™t cross your legs when sitting down or sleep sitting down in a chair.
Get up and stretch when on long journeys such as on a coach or plane.
Compression stockings are available to lower the raised pressure in the legs. Not everybody needs them so you should speak to your GP or pharmacist for advice.
Lose weight if you are overweight.

Work out your body mass index number here
Make sue you have a healthy diet, with enough fibre, to avoid constipation.

Take the 5-a-day fruit and veg test
Elevate (lift up) your legs if you have been standing still for a long time to allow the blood in the veins to empty.
Donâ€™t wear tight underwear or clothes.
Keep active by taking regular exercise.

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Stop smoking.

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