Preventing venous insufficiency rests on leading a heathy lifestyle.
The following lifestyle tips are recommended:
- Watch your weight and eat a heathy balanced diet
- Avoid prolonged standing
- Take a 30 minute daily walk (without dragging your feet)
- Avoid wearing high-heeled shoes or flat sandals (wear only 2-3 cm. heels)
- Avoid heat and exposure to the sun
- Elevate your legs when lying down or sitting
- Rinse your legs in cold water
Do:
- Wear compression stockings
- Elevate legs
- Adjust your chair
- Keep your legs cool
- Walk around
Avoid:
- Violent sport
- Tight-fitting clothing
- Heat on your legs
- Weight gain
- Dragging your feet
