Varicose veins

Varicose veins are abnormally bulging veins which are bluish in colour and are usually found on the back of your legs esbecially on the calf muscles,they are not dangerous or fatal provided they are not too much and are painful.

The cosmetic treatment available are

1) MICRO SCLEROTHERAPY
2) ENDOVENOUS LASER SURGERY

These above treatments need to be discussed with your doctor and then considered.

Here are smart tips to prevent varicose veins:

Regular excercise of the legs,especially walking

Usage of support stockings as prescribed by a vascular specialist,if your job requires long hours of sitting ( computer professionals) or standing or in presuirised conditions like aircraft.

Control of weight to avoid placing too mucjh pressure on the veins of your legs

Elevate your legs when resting if possible

Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables which will prevent constipation ,avoid refined foods.
Eating fish and walnuts will give your body in Omega 3 fatty acids boost which is required to keep the blood vessels pliable
Berries and cherries have anthocyanins to strenghten the capillary walls leading to more elasticity in skin
Pineapples are rich in bromelain which reduces the formation of clots in the blood vessels
Citrus fruits are also very good to include in ones diet