Treatment for Swelling in Legs

Most often, varicose veins are not serious and present no serious risks of complications, aside from occasional embarrassment over the appearance of unsightly blue veins at the surface of the skin. Moderate to severe varicose veins can result most often in swelling in legs, although they can also show up in other parts of the body.

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Before you B-line straight to surgical solutions, or even non-surgical procedures that are beyond your budget, consider short-term treatments to address leg swelling. Minor swelling that is the result of fluid retention, also called edema, can be alleviated to a large degree through subtle lifestyle changes: reducing fat and sugar intake, getting more exercise, elevating your feet and spending less time with legs crossed or in the sitting position. There techniques cost nothing and can have many other positive health effects.

Metroeast Cosmetic Specialty can also recommend some extremely inexpensive treatments for varicose veins and edema. For example, support hose, also called compression stockings, keep blood from pooling in leg veins and relieve aches, swelling and clots that are often associated with varicose veins. In some cases, your doctor may also prescribe medication. Although medications cannot treat the varicose veins themselves, some, if properly administered, can address the underlying circulatory conditions that contribute to varicose veins. If this is an option that interests you, it is important to discuss it with a medical professional who is well versed in this particular use of medications, such as Dr. Keith Thomae at Metroeast Cosmetic Specialty.

Note: In the rare event that varicose veins are extremely severe, they can result in problems above and beyond minor swelling in legs and arms. At times, an impact to an area where varicose veins are close to the surface can cause actually damage the vein and cause bleeding. In extremely rare cases, a clot can even break free and migrate to the heart or lungs. If you have severe varicose veins and you experience sudden shortness of breath or chest pain, seek immediate medical attention.

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