Varicose Vein After Care
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A brisk 30 minute walk or equivalent exercise every day.
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Avoid heavy lifting and prolonged standing or sitting.
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Keep the stocking on until the night before your next visit.
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To shower, fold the stocking down to mid-thigh, then wrap them in cling wrap from the toes up to above the stocking. The foot can be washed daily by peeling the toe of the stocking up to the ankle.
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There is often some mild discomfort along the line of the vein, but if it needs anything stronger than paracetomol, or if you have any other problems, please contact Dr Campey.
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The stockings (and cotton balls if they have been used) are removed the night before your next visit, just before bed time. Wash the stockings and your leg in warm water with mild soap and let the stockings dry while you are in bed. You can shave if necessary.
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In the morning put the stocking(s) back on again – the satin slipper and rubber gloves make this much easier.