Lifestyle habits to prevent varicose veins

Lifestyle habits to prevent varicose veins

* Do not sit for a long time.

* Do not cross your legs because it puts pressure on the blood vessels.

* Do not stand for a long time.

* When standing for a long time, alternate lifting and lowering one leg periodically.

Strengthen the calf muscles through up to the foot exercise.

* Exercise regularly. (Brisk walking or swimming strengthens leg muscles and vein walls.)

* Frequently bending, straightening, or lifting the legs helps promote venous blood circulation.

If you are obese, weight is placed on your legs, so it is good to maintain an appropriate weight.

Sitting for a long time and straining the abdomen is not good, so it prevents constipation.

Avoid tight clothing or shapewear that constricts the waist, hips, or thighs.

Wear medical compression stockings instead of regular stockings.