The problem with most forms of travel is that there are typically extended periods of standing and sitting. Maintaining a static position for prolonged periods of time reduces the blood flow in the body, often increasing symptoms, which may also increase the chances of clotting.
However, we recommend these steps to help you reduce your symptoms while traveling and to decrease your risks for clotting and other complications:
Consider consulting a specialist vein doctor who can evaluate varicose veins or spider veins prior to traveling. An evaluation could be especially important during pregnancy or when taking oral contraceptives as these are additional risk factors. However, if you are concerned about leg pain and the effects of traveling on your varicose veins, you can easily have them treated and removed.
Varicose veins that are left untreated can lead to a number of serious medical conditions, and in most cases, the symptoms only get worse. Some complications of varicose veins that remain untreated may include leg ulcers, varicose veins bleeding, and blood clots, along with other risks that can require urgent medical attention.
However, there’s no reason to suffer with unsightly, painful varicose veins and their associated risks anymore. Vein disease treatments have come a long way with leading-edge sclerotherapy for varicose veins and endovenous laser ablation. Today, laser surgery for varicose veins can provide a method for treatment with a quick, noninvasive, and virtually pain-free alternative.
Because no scalpels or sutures are utilized, there are no long-lasting scars or keloids. There’s minimal discomfort, and most treatments are characterized as being virtually painless. With these modern therapies, most people can resume their daily activities immediately after treatment. Additionally, most major health insurance carriers provide coverage for the treatment of vein disease and venous insufficiency when medically necessary.
If you would like more information regarding the effects of traveling on your varicose veins, advice, or vein disease treatment solutions, please contact the Goldman Vein Institute today at one of our two convenient locations:
Jupiter 561-625-9853 or Wellington 561-790-4550 or visit us at www.goldmanveininstitute.com.
At the Goldman Vein Institute, our mission is to provide our patients with comprehensive care for varicose veins, spider veins, and other conditions caused by venous insufficiency. Our highly-qualified and experienced, board-certified vein specialists, Dr. Goldman and Dr. Varghese-Goldman, combine their extensive knowledge and experience, with the latest innovations in vein treatments.
With our offices in Jupiter and Wellington Florida, the Goldman Vein Institute serves patients from Stuart, Hobe Sound, Tequesta, Jupiter, Palm Beach Gardens, North Palm Beach, West Palm Beach, Loxahatchee, Royal Palm Beach, Wellington, Hialeah, Sunny Isles, Bay Harbor, Bal Harbour, Miami Beach, Aventura, Surfside, Hallandale, and Hollywood, and we welcome patients across South Florida to visit our state-of-the-art vein centers, where we provide the latest in vein treatment technology.
