Varicose Vein Prevention: How to Keep Your Veins Healthy

Varicose veins of the lower extremities affect 25 to 30 percent of the adult population. Women are affected more often than men. Phlebologists at S-Clinic medical center in Chernivtsi explain how to recognize varicose veins early and prevent their development.

Why Varicose Veins Develop

The main cause is weakness of the venous valve apparatus. Risk factors include heredity, prolonged standing or sitting, pregnancy, excess weight, sedentary lifestyle, and age over 40.

Early Signs

The disease develops gradually. First symptoms are easy to miss: heaviness in the legs at the end of the day, ankle swelling that disappears after rest, calf muscle cramps at night, spider veins on the skin, and a feeling of pressure in the legs after prolonged sitting.

Effective Prevention

Stay active — walking, swimming, and cycling improve venous return. Control your weight. Wear comfortable shoes. Elevate your legs for 15 to 20 minutes after work. Take breaks every hour if you work sitting down. Try contrast showers to tone vein walls.

When to See a Doctor

If visible varicose veins, persistent swelling, or skin discoloration on the shins appear, visit a phlebologist promptly. At S-Clinic’s varicose center in Chernivtsi, we perform venous ultrasound and select optimal treatment strategies.