Prevention of varicose veins of the lower limbs consists of a wide range of measures to avoid the development of varicose veins and their complications. Like most diseases, varicose veins are easier to prevent than to treat. First, prevention is important for two groups of people: for those at risk of developing varicose veins, to avoid it, and for those already diagnosed with varicose veins, to prevent the development and complications of the disease.
Specialists point out that varicose veins develop as a result of impaired bodily functions, so varicose vein prevention involves comprehensive measures that affect many areas of life: work and rest, diet, clothing and footwear, and others.