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Varicose Veins

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Standing up or sitting down for long spells can cause the veins in your legs to bulge and become more visible. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
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Standing up or sitting down for long spells can cause the veins in your legs to bulge and become more visible. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful.
  • Try a beneficial flavonoid

    Take 1,000 mg a day of hydroxyethylrutoside to reduce the size of varicose veins associated with pregnancy

  • Compress and elevate

    Relieve the symptoms of varicose veins by wearing compression stockings and elevating your legs frequently

  • Get a check-up

    Visit your doctor to find out if your varicose veins may be the result of a more serious venous condition

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