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Help for aching legs

Varicose veins occur when weakened valves in the legs allow blood to pool in the veins, twisting and stretching them. They usually develop in the calves and inner thighs and can cause aching, fatigue, itchiness, nocturnal cramps, swelling, and tenderness. Certain measures can help ease the discomfort, or even prevent varicose veins in the first place: Controlling weight; getting ample exercise; keeping the legs moving, even while stationary; avoiding straining at stool; elevating the legs; and wearing support hose. In more severe cases, a physician can close off defective veins. One method, when only a few veins need to be occluded, is by injecting a sclerosing solution. However, most people require further injections within a few years, and this sclerotherapy can discolor the skin for many months or longer. When defective valves in a vein allow backflow that distorts many smaller branches, surgery is a more effective treatment. When there are flaws in the valves at the top of the saphenous veins, some surgeons prefer simply to tie off these veins. Other surgeons prefer removing (stripping) part or all of the vein, regardless of whether other valves are healthy. Then there is no chance that those valves will eventually go bad.

SOURCE: Consumer Reports

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