Varicose veins

Prevention

Anyone can develop varicose veins, so it may not always be possible to prevent them. Although there are no scientifically proven ways to prevent varicose veins, the following suggestions may be useful:

• avoid standing still for long periods of time;
• take regular exercise, such as walking;
• maintain a healthy weight;
• wear properly fitted compression stockings to prevent further deterioration of existing varicose veins.