Varicose Vein Surgery Aftercare
Vascular and varicose veins surgery in Singapore is pretty much accessible and affordable to everyone. Thanks to the technological breakthrough in the medical field, varicose veins treatments are painless and more convenient. Despite these advantages, your vein doctor may still recommend practising aftercare to prevent varicose veins from recurring.
Here are the aftercare tips and instructions post vascular and varicose vein surgery in Singapore:
- Pain Reliever Medicine
It is normal to feel pain and bruise in your legs after your varicose vein surgery. Your vein doctor may recommend pain reliever medicine such as Ibuprofen or Tylenol if you have allergies to non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines.
- Avoid Intense Feet and Leg Activities
Your vein doctor may allow you to return to your normal routine and activities at least two days after your vascular surgery, however, with few limitations. Prevent intense lower limb activities, such as running and cycling. Avoid weight lifting since it puts pressure on your lower limbs. You can return to these vigorous activities at least a week or more after your surgery. Ask your vein doctor for advice.
- Elevate Your Legs
When sleeping or idling, better to keep your legs elevated. The elevation improves the blood flow from your legs to your heart. It removes the pressure off your lower limbs and allows your bruised parts to heal faster.
- Stretches and Exercise
Your vein doctor may prohibit you from doing vigorous lower limb activities, but he may recommend specific stretches and light exercises like walking two days after your varicose veins surgery. These activities also boost the healing process.
- Ice Treatment
Using ice packs is a very effective home remedy in treating inflammation and swelling. Putting an ice pack near the affected area for 10 to 15 minutes will help reduce the pain.
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