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Other (non-invasive) methods

Therapeutic elastic (support) stockings (TEK)

socks
  • Prevents complaints of varicose veins

  • For people with jobs in mostly immobile standing positions (eg. surgeons, shopkeepers and hairdressers)  or pregnancy

  • Easy way to prevent symptoms, but expertise is needed to select and fit the correct stockings

  • Also when any other invasive treatment for varicose veins is no longer an option

Medication

In case of medical complications, medication is prescribed:

  • in case of vein inflammation,

  • excessive fluid accumulation (‘oedema’)

  • or (‘open’) ulcerated leg

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