Varicose vein treatment
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Treatment - varicose veins
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Question:
How do you get rid of varicose veins?
Answer:
Heredity plays a major role in determining whether you will get varicose veins. Some preventive measures include the following: exercise to strengthen the muscles that support the veins, wear support hose (especially during pregnancy), and avoid standing up for prolonged periods. Surgery can remove varicose veins if they cause pain or are a cosmetic problem. See varicose vein surgery and varicose veins.
Update Date: 10/29/2003
Updated by: Jeffrey Everett, M.D., Department of Surgery, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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