We should face facts: we put our bodies through a lot. We play, work, hustle, and even when we go on a vacation, we are still constantly moving. For better or for worse, different “check engine” lights will inevitably turn on. But it is not just up to our doctors and clinicians to help us with the fix; we also must do our part to take care of our bodies. That is where doctors can give you the tools you need to keep up good maintenance practice before any follow-up visits, especially when it comes to treating painful varicose veins.
Varicose veins treatment is wide and varied because several different types of varicose veins require specific procedures. There are non-invasive and minimally invasive treatments at your disposal, but doctors try not to move beyond non-invasive unless they absolutely must. That is where self-care comes in. When you begin varicose vein treatment, a doctor will assess the level of care you require. If your condition is mild enough, involving little to no pain, there is a chance you can resolve your problem of varicose veins with what doctors like to call “conservative therapy.”
Conservative vein treatment is a great option for anyone with a mild case of varicose vein issues that does not require invasive treatment or surgery. Whether for cosmetic purposes or to reduce inflammatory pain, this can be an excellent alternative. It is a form of self-care treatment you can do at home with the use of compression socks or stockings, coupled with avoiding long periods of standing or sitting, and keeping your legs elevated. If you diet and exercise to shed weight or stave weight gain, this can also be seen as a type of conservative treatment.
Compression socks or stockings are commonly used in conservative treatment for cases of cosmetic varicose veins, painful varicose veins, and spider veins. They work with the way your body naturally behaves by compressing the veins to keep them collapsed instead of bulged up or inflamed. Compression stockings for varicose veins also aid in emptying the blood from the vein, by pushing more into the body’s venous system.
Because compression socks and stockings reduce venous pressure in the leg, they can decrease any swelling, inflammation, or edema that can occur from painful varicose veins. The stockings and socks vary depending on the area that requires treatment, and your doctor can either prescribe or recommend the type you should purchase. Some examples include knee and thigh-high hosiery of varying length and specific levels of compression strengths. Your vein doctor or vein center expert can always assist you in determining the size and type of compression stockings you need.
Asking for help is challenging, but your quality of life and comfort should always come first. Doctors and experts will do everything they can to make sure you receive the highest quality of care, but they also understand how important your autonomy is to you. Conservative treatment not only clarifies what is going on just beneath the skin but also gives you control over your health and your well-being. Surgery or even minimally invasive surgery can be scary, even in the capable hands of a doctor or an expert, so we are here to guide you every step of the way.
The team at BASS Vein Center is ready to answer any questions you might have about varicose veins treatment. Contact us today by calling 925-281-5912 to schedule a consultation with one of our doctors!
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