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Prevention

Varicose veins cannot be prevented in all cases. Ways to help minimize the condition include the following:

Maintain a healthy weight — Obesity/overweight increases pressure on veins. Additionally, a low salt diet causes less swelling (edema) in the body.

Shoes and clothing — Low-heeled shoes can help vein-pumping muscles in the calves work harder and increase vein circulation more than high heels. Wearing support stocking can improve blood flow in the legs. Avoid weari...Read the full article