All of the information about vascular health can be confusing – it may seem like you can’t sit and you can’t stand either! At the Morristown Vein Center we believe in providing as much clearly presented information as possible to our patients. We set the record straight in regard to sitting and standing, and what you can do to avoid spider & varicose veins in NJ.

What should residents of NJ, NJ know about the effects of sitting and standing on swollen legs & ankles?
Sitting and standing for too long both place extra stress on the circulatory system. Standing adds the effect of gravity on your body, further interfering with your veins’ attempt to propel the blood back up to the heart. Sitting can also encourage the development of blood clots, which can lead to the dangerous condition of deep vein thrombosis. Even before you need vein disease treatment in NJ, there are a number of lifestyle changes you can make to prevent the effects of poor blood flow and poor vascular condition. If you have a job that requires standing or sitting for long periods, be sure you build in regular rest breaks, ideally every hour. We also advise patients to be as active as their lifestyle allows. It is important to eat healthily and to give your body a chance to rest. Focusing on your wellbeing as a whole you will also improve your vascular health.

What should I do if I have already noticed spider or varicose veins?
Lifestyle changes won’t eliminate varicose veins, so the first thing you should do if you already have them is contact the best vein doctor in NJ at our center. Dr. Lowell Kabnick is highly qualified to advise on preventative measures as well as providing assistance in halting and eliminating the effects of varicose veins. A few examples of our minimally invasive treatments include:

• Sclerotherapy – gently injecting a solution to collapse diseased veins.
• Ambulatory Phlebectomy – a treatment used with or without ablation methods to generate higher success with particular types of vein problems.
• Endovenous Ablation – using extremely fine lasers guided by ultrasound to permanently seal diseased veins.

If you would like any more information on improving your vascular health, please do not hesitate to contact us at the Morristown Vein Center at 973-538-2000.