Chronic Venous Disease Frequently Asked Questions

Varicose veins are veins that have become twisted and enlarged. The most commonly affected veins are located in the legs and feet. Varicose veins are a sign of chronic venous disease.

Varicose veins are a sign of chronic venous disease. Chronic venous disease affects the valves in your veins, whose primary function is to prevent blood from flowing backward. As a result, blood flows back into the veins, pooling in the lower leg.

The following factors can increase your risk of developing varicose veins:

• Age
• Being overweight
• Gender
• Genetics
• Sitting / standing for long periods

While there is no way to completely prevent varicose veins, improving circulation can reduce your risk of developing varicose veins. The following measures can be taken to help prevent varicose veins:

• Avoid heat (e.g. saunas, hot showers, hot tubs)
• Avoid high heels or flat shoes
• Avoid tight clothing
• Elevate your legs
• Exercise
• Maintain a healthy weight

Venixxa can also help to relieve the signs and symptoms of mild-to-moderate chronic venous disease, including varicose veins. Ask your pharmacist about Venixxa.

There are measures you can take on your own to help prevent varicose veins from getting worse. Exercising, losing weight, not wearing tight clothes, avoiding long periods of standing / sitting, and elevating your legs can help to limit the progression of varicose veins. Wearing compression stockings can also help to improve circulation.

On top of lifestyle changes, treatments like Venixxa can help to relieve the signs and symptoms of varicose veins. Venixxa can be used with compression stockings and can be found in your local pharmacy. Ask your pharmacist about Venixxa.

Varicose veins can be removed via the following procedures:

• Sclerotherapy: In this procedure, an injection is used to cause the unhealthy veins to scar and close. This results in the blood rerouting through healthier veins, reducing the appearance of Varicose veins.
• Laser Surgery: This procedure involves the use of a laser to send strong bursts of light into the vein, causing the vein to slowly fade and disappear.

Varicose veins are a sign of chronic venous disease, a progressive disease that can get worse if left untreated. Venixxa can be used to relieve signs and symptoms of Varicose veins. Ask your pharmacist about Venixxa.

Spider veins are a sign of chronic venous disease. Chronic venous disease affects the function of the valves in your veins, whose function is to prevent blood from flowing backward. As a result, blood flows back into the veins, pooling in the lower leg.

The following factors can increase your risk of developing varicose veins:

• Age
• Being overweight
• Gender
• Genetics
• Sitting / standing for long periods

Spider veins can be removed via the following procedures:

• Sclerotherapy: In this procedure, an injection is used to cause the unhealthy veins to scar and close. This results in the blood rerouting through healthier veins, reducing the appearance of spider veins.
• Laser & Infra-red: This procedure involves the use of a laser to send strong bursts of light into the vein, causing the vein to slowly fade and disappear.

Spider veins are a sign of chronic venous disease, a progressive disease that can get worse if left untreated. Venixxa can be used to relieve signs and symptoms of spider veins. Ask your pharmacist about Venixxa.