More than 40 million Americans suffer from varicose veins. And contrary to popular belief, it’s not just a cosmetic, female or elderly problem – the bulging, twisted veins can affect anyone at any age and can lead to serious medical issues such as blood clots.
Varicose veins are a medical condition in which the veins cannot sufficiently send blood from the legs back to the heart. There are many factors that increase your risk for developing varicose veins, and your job can be one of them.
If your job requires you to sit or stand for extended periods of time, it’s possible your job is affecting your body, your circulation, and your viens. Your job could even be contributing to the development of varicose vein problems if you’ve been experiencing symptoms. Jobs like this man include teaching, construction work, retail work, and any other job that requires you to be on your feet for most of the day.
The nature of these jobs above can cause the following symptoms:
On the opposite side of this, while being on your feet for extended periods may cause leg vein issues, if you’re sitting for too long, or if you don’t get up much from your desk, this can also have adverse effects on your leg vein health.
Our veins are equipped with tiny internal valves that enable the blood to flow forward in one direction, upward back to the heart. When these valves become damaged or weakened, the blood cannot sufficiently flow upward, flows backward (reflux), and results in pooling of blood and increased pressure on the other valves. Long periods of sitting or standing add to gravity’s pull on the blood, further contributing to inhibited blood flow.
So, if you find that you’re consistently sitting at your desk or standing on your feet while working, your job may be having adverse effects on your veins.
Maintaining a healthy weight with regular exercise and consuming a well-balanced, low-salt diet can also help reduce your risk of developing vein disease. Regular exercise will promote healthy circulation, a low-salt diet will reduce high blood pressure, and healthy body weight will reduce the strain on your veins.
Elevating your legs while at rest is one of the best ways to prevent blood from pooling in your calves and ankles. When resting, especially in the evening hours, prop your feet up on a couple of pillows or relax in a recliner chair. This will ease pressure and aid in healthy circulation.
If you suffer from varicose veins, you’re probably familiar with the embarrassing and painful signs and symptoms that come with the condition. You may have asked yourself why you’ve developed varicose veins, or if there was something you could have done to prevent it. There are many reasons why you may be suffering from vein disease, and you’re not alone. Fortunately, there are things you can do on your own to help reduce your risk or lessen symptoms of varicose veins.
Dr. Gilvydis and his team of experts at Gilvydis Vein Clinic can help identify the presence of vein disease and tailor treatment specifically to your needs. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
At Gilvydis Vein Clinic, comprehensive, non-surgical treatments for varicose veins and vein disorders are on your doorstep. At our clinics in Geneva and Sycamore, Dr. Rimas Gilvydis leads our team of highly trained, caring specialists. Using ultrasound diagnostics, our experts pinpoint the source of your vein problem, so Dr. Gilvydis can most effectively treat varicose and spider veins. He has helped thousands of people return to the activities they love through the results of minimally invasive treatments.
To learn how our team can help you, call 815-827-1098 or click here to use our online form.
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We’re proud to be one of three vein centers in Illinois with an IAC accreditation. Get back on your feet with a team of vein specialists who help you understand your vein treatment options.