Will Varicose Vein Treatment Improve My Circulation?

Generally speaking, if you had poor circulation before varicose veins developed, varicose vein treatment likely won’t solve the issue. That said, varicose veins do affect circulation in a certain area. That, combined with how much they affect your day-to-day life, means it could be worthwhile to seek treatment.

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First, how do varicose veins affect circulation?

Varicose veins?are bulging, twisted veins full of pooling, slow-moving blood. Because of their size, the vein valves within (responsible for stopping the backwards flow of blood) can’t close properly. And the surrounding muscle can’t compress the vein enough to push all the blood up to the heart.?

As a result, your blood can’t get from point A to point B as efficiently. So, you get overflowing capillaries and a poor supply of oxygen to the muscle. Now, a varicose vein in the foot likely won’t cause bad circulation in the hands. But, as varicose veins often lead to muscle fatigue, pain, and swelling, they can often derail exercise routines. And keeping active is vital for good circulation.?

So, how does varicose vein treatment improve circulation?

As we mentioned, varicose vein treatment on its own likely won’t resolve your circulatory problems. But it will improve the circulation in the affected area and get you active again.?

The way it works is we seal the problem varicose vein shut through a minimally invasive method, like?medical glue,?ablation, or?sclerotherapy. Once we close the vein, your body absorbs it and reroutes blood flow into surrounding veins, thus eliminating the circulation-affecting ‘traffic jam.’

What else you can do to improve circulation

The good news is, there are plenty of ways to boost your overall circulation. These include:

• Exercise. Walking, swimming, and yoga are among the best to strengthen the muscle and boost circulation without stressing the veins. You can also try squeezing in some calf raises or squats at the office if pressed.?
• Eating right. A diet rich in flavonoids and Vitamins C, D, and E will help keep your veins healthy and your blood flowing smoothly. Make sure to eat plenty of nuts, whole grains, fruits, and veggies. We’d also recommend cutting back on greasy, fatty, and salty foods as they can clog your arteries and increase vein pressure.??
• Stay hydrated. Drinking enough water throughout the day keeps your blood thin and makes it easier for it to get around.?
• Get some?compression socks. These will come in especially handy on long flights and long days at the office when hours of sitting stress your leg veins. The socks apply gentle pressure to your vein walls and surrounding muscles, helping the blood flow to the heart.
• Keep your peripheries warm. Plenty of people get cold hands and feet due to bad circulation. Keeping those areas warm will expand the blood vessels and get blood through.?
• DO NOT warm up varicose veins. The goal is to tighten the bulging vein walls. So, an ice pack will do more good for these areas than a heat pack.?
• Elevate your legs. Unfortunately, many jobs require hours of sitting or standing, which puts a lot of pressure on the leg veins. Elevating your legs for a few minutes a day will take the pressure off.?
• Cut back on alcohol and smoking. Alcohol does thin the blood. But it can also negatively affect circulation around the liver and cause your arteries to harden, which makes it more difficult for blood to get around. Smoking, meanwhile, damages the lining of your blood vessels. Without this lining, blood cells start sticking to the walls, creating blockages and even dangerous clots.?

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To sum up,?

To improve your circulation, combine varicose vein treatment with some lifestyle changes.?

So, if you’re ready to seek treatment or want some vein care advice specific to your situation, give us a call at 13 VEINS (that’s 13 83467) or?book online now.