Please provide some do's and don'ts on dealing with varicose veins.

Ignore: Depends on cause and degree. Elevate legs whenever possible.Slight elevation of foot of bed.

Ignore: On long trips, stretch your legs periodically every 30 minutes to reduce risk of DVT.

Wear: Wear at least knee length support hose. Exercise. See a vein specialist. Don't ignore the veins.

Ignore: Compression stocking. Elevation of leg above hip level. Small vv can be treated individually differe.

Ignore: Wear compression stocking and get treated before skin changes, bleeding or blood clots occur.

Ignore: Using 20-30 mm Hg below knee compression hose will help minimize leg pain, swelling.

Ignore: Do make sure that your compression stockings are graded (made to fit you, especially).

Ignore: Long hours of standing on your feet can cause condition to get worse.

Ignore: Compression and elevation are hallmarks of conservative therapy.

Ignore: No prolonged standing or sitting on long flight or car ride stretch frequently use pressure stocking.

Ignore: Compression stockings should be at least rated at 15mmHg and go above the knee.

Ignore: Avoid long standing and sitting stretch frequently in long trip by car or air keep leg elevated walk.

Ignore: Do exercise. Don't stand all day. Do wear support stockings. Don't sit in a chair all day.

Ignore: Avoid prolonged standing and sitting; promote walking and exercise; keep leg elevated.

Ignore: Don't stand for long periods of time. Elevate legs when possible. Ok to exercise in compression hose.

Ignore: If truly varicose (bulging) and not spider veins, you can wear support hose. See a vein specialist.

Ignore: Make sure you seek an opinion from a reputable MD. Check to see if the vein center is accredited.

Ignore: Elevate legs regularly. Wear compression stockings at least 20 mm of pressure. Walk regularly.

Ignore: Varicose veins can be a significant health concern! Don't ignore and seek a vein specialist.

Ignore: Do: use compression stockings, elevate legs, exercise. Don't : use tight cloths on just upper leg.

Ignore: Continue exercising but wear support stockings often Always elevate your legs when resting.

Ignore: Compression stockings, sclerotherapy, laser therapy or radio-frequency ablation...

Ignore: Do not wait for visible symptoms, get treatment sooner. Diagnosis via ultrasound.

Ignore: I highly recommend wearing compression stockings daily - with a rating of 20 - 30 mmHg.

Ignore: Moisturize the skin in the morning and at night. Wear support or compression stockings daily.

Ignore: Find a vein specialist, Phlebologist with tons of "vein experience" proper fitted compression, walk.

Ignore: Do wear compression hose, especially when traveling by air. Don't wear high heels on a daily basis.