Varicose veins are generally not aggravated by proper running exercise and even provide some relief, but prolonged running is likely to aggravate varicose veins in the lower extremities.
The blood in the veins of the lower limbs has to fight against gravity to return to the heart, mainly through the role of leg muscle pumps, the negative pressure generated by chest suction and diastole of the heart, and the unidirectional closure of the venous valves to realize the function of the venous valves, so appropriate running not only won’t aggravate the varicose veins of the lower limbs, but also can play a certain role in alleviating the disease.
However, running for a long time and keeping the lower limbs in a low position may aggravate varicose veins of the lower limbs. Patients with varicose veins of the lower limbs should avoid prolonged standing or sitting, avoid keeping the lower limbs in a low position for a long time, wear compression stockings, and elevate the lower limbs to relieve the symptoms.
If you are diagnosed with varicose veins of the lower limbs, please follow the doctor’s instructions to improve your lifestyle and treatment.