Varicose veins can be soaked in hot water, but the soaking time should not be too long and the water temperature should not be too high.
Varicose veins are tortuous, dilated veins adjacent to the surface of the skin, most commonly found in the lower legs and ankles, which are mainly characterized by dark blue, swollen and twisted subcutaneous veins. Varicose veins are caused by weak leg veins and valves.
Patients with varicose veins should not soak their feet for too long and the temperature of the water should not exceed 40 degrees Celsius, otherwise they are prone to eczema, dermatitis or bleeding ulcers on their legs and feet. Therefore, it is not recommended to soak the feet in hot water, as these may aggravate the condition with secondary infections.
Patients with varicose veins should not sit for a long time, stand for a long time, control their weight and exercise regularly, avoid wearing high heels for a long time, and if necessary, follow the doctor’s instructions to choose the right compression stockings to increase the pressure on the legs to help the blood flow and alleviate the condition.
Varicose veins soak feet after the discomfort, please go to the regular hospital in time, under the guidance of the doctor for treatment, do not use private medication, so as not to cause adverse effects.