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47 yr htn 25 yrs reg. medications varicose veins 3 yrs. what leg exercises keeps in control apart from stocking?
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Stay active: Loosing weight if you are over weight, walking and exercise, wearing compression stockings, and avoiding lifting with the legs help prevent progression of disease.
Answered 7/16/2018
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Walking, cosultation: See a colo-rectal surgeon to discuss possible colonoscopy, sphincterotomy. Meanwhile stool softeners are good for avoiding further trauma to the anus. Get in a lukewarm tub after a painful bowel movement. Swimming is great for legs.
Answered 3/31/2015
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See a vein Dr: Vv can be easily treated with laser ablation with great success.
Answered 8/2/2013
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