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Question
Hello doctor,
I have varicose veins, the doctor told me not to walk. But I have read the information here and recommend walking. The doctor asked me if varicose veins should walk? And can I do some stretching exercises? Ask your doctor for advice. Thank you doctor.
Anonymous customer
Answer
Answered by Associate Professor, Doctor, Specialist II Chu Hoang Van - Head of Medical Examination Unit - Outpatient Department - Outpatient Department - National General Hospital Vinmec Times City International.
Hello,
With the question “Should varicose veins walk?” , the doctor would like to answer as follows:
You should distinguish “varicose veins” from “valvular insufficiency”, these are 2 different degrees, mild and severe of venous disease and need venous DOPPLER ultrasound to confirm whether venous insufficiency really is not and assess the extent and location of it, to give accurate and specific advice.
Venous valve failure is common in people who are older than you and stand, sit too much or be sedentary. You are young, as you said you have varicose veins, varicose veins. In the immediate future, you should still exercise walking (but not too much, not too much), after exercise and when sitting, keep your feet high, do not stand for too long, do not wear high heels and you can "exercise" stretching exercises” as you say. You should limit movement only during acute venous insufficiency (pain, edema, cyanosis).
If you still have questions about varicose veins, you can go to a hospital of Vinmec Health System for further examination and advice. Thank you for trusting and sending questions to Vinmec. Wish you a lot of health.
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