趙啟明醫生醫務所         Dr Leo Chiu, Central Vascular Clinic 

Chronic Venous Disease   Varicose Vein   Minimally Invasive Treatment Sclerotherapy Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT)   Endovenous RFA   Surgery  Conservative management  Avoid over-weight   Avoid obstructing the veins. Do not wear tight socks, girdles or garters Avoid high-heel shoes as it prevent calf muscle contraction Avoid prolonged standing or sitting still. Change posture, flex your feet or tip toes 2-3 times every few minutes to contract the calf muscle pump Avoid crossing legs while sitting Patient with severe symptom, benefit from leg elevation above the level of heart for 1/2 hour, three times daily. Leg elevation through-out the night for patient with significant edema Wear correctly fitted graduated compression elastic stocking. Replace when they become loose-fitting