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Care Plan for Varicose Veins
Care Plan for Varicose Veins
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Written by Antara Health Navigation
Updated over 10 months ago

Care Plan for Varicose Veins

We know that the varicose veins on your legs and the swelling is bothering you, we will support you with organizing appointments with your doctor to follow up and make sure that you have enough information to ask the right questions.

Here are a few measures that can help:

Taking and using your medication (Daflon & Hirudoid cream) as directed by the doctor.

Using the compression stockings in the morning and removing them before bed.
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Elevating or raising your legs 3 to 4 times a day for at least 30 minutes when sitting and at night when sleeping, using a pillow.

Walk around and avoid sitting or standing in one place for too long.

Use gentle soap to wash your leg and apply unscented moisturizer or lotion when skin is still damp.

Do exercises to point your toes and feet down and up a few times each day.

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