{"id":317,"date":"2022-01-15T18:34:58","date_gmt":"2022-01-15T18:34:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/miveins.com\/?p=317"},"modified":"2022-01-15T18:34:58","modified_gmt":"2022-01-15T18:34:58","slug":"can-you-prevent-varicose-veins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.mindutopia.com\/nm-vein\/2022\/01\/15\/can-you-prevent-varicose-veins\/","title":{"rendered":"Can You Prevent Varicose Veins?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">In Northern Michigan winter can be a tough slog. But think of the bright side \u2014 at least you can cover up those pesky varicose veins on your calves!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Varicose veins aren\u2019t beloved by anyone. The raised veins making curly paths across your legs are unsightly, but at least they usually stop at that. Varicose veins aren\u2019t typically a sign of a more significant health issue, but they can make a person avoid an invitation to a water-skiing trip out on Grand Traverse Bay or even to a neighborhood pool party.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Dr. Heeringa often has patients whose <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.mindutopia.com\/nm-vein\/varicose-veins-traverse-city-mi\/\">varicose veins<\/a> he is treating ask if there was any way they could have prevented the formation of said veins. Since we\u2019re in a brand-new year, let\u2019s spend this first blog of 2022 giving you some strategies for helping prevent or minimize the development of varicose veins on your legs.<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Get moving<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Standing or sitting for long periods of time increases the amount of blood that pools in your already compromised veins. Exercising not only promotes healthy circulation in the veins, but it also prevents peripheral arterial disease (or poor circulation in the arteries).<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Drop some pounds<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 As you would assume, extra weight simply places extra downward pressure on your legs and the veins inside them. Losing weight can help prevent varicose veins by reducing that added pressure.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Wear compression stockings<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 You\u2019ve seen us discuss hosiery in other blogs. Compression hosiery squeezes your veins and stops excess blood from flowing backward. If you already have a varicose vein, it won\u2019t get rid of it, but compression hose will help any pain and swelling. If you don\u2019t have a developed varicose vein, wearing these can help prevent one.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>Don\u2019t smoke<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 The toxic chemicals in cigarettes can seriously damage the venous system to say nothing of its effects on your arteries. Studies have repeatedly shown that cigarette smoking thickens the blood and reduces oxygen, slowing blood flow.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\"><strong>When they hurt, see us<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 Varicose veins are mainly a cosmetic concern, but they can become a physical one. Dr. Heeringa feels it\u2019s a good idea to remove varicose veins if they make your legs feel heavy, achy, swollen, or itchy. That\u2019s when the he can use treatments such as radiofrequency ablation or an ambulatory phlebectomy to remove the veins.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 16px;\">Want to get rid of some varicose veins for the New Year? Call Dr. Heeringa at Northern Michigan Vein Specialists, <a href=\"tel:(231)936-2068\">(231) 936-2068<\/a>, to <a href=\"https:\/\/dev.mindutopia.com\/nm-vein\/contact\/\">schedule a consultation<\/a> for your varicose veins.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In Northern Michigan winter can be a tough slog. But think of the bright side \u2014 at least you can cover up those pesky varicose veins on your calves! Varicose veins aren\u2019t beloved by anyone. The raised veins making curly paths across your legs are unsightly, but at least they usually stop at that. 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