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637                                                  </li>
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736                                                  </li>
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738                                                      <a  href="https://education.ochsner.org/clined">Clinical Medical Education</a>
739                                                  </li>
740                                                                                              <li>
741                                                      <a  href="https://education.ochsner.org/gme-regions">Graduate Medical Education</a>
742                                                  </li>
743                                                                                              <li>
744                                                      <a  href="https://education.ochsner.org/cme">Continuing Medical Education</a>
745                                                  </li>
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747                                                      <a  href="https://education.ochsner.org/medical-library">Medical Library</a>
748                                                  </li>
749                                                                                              <li>
750                                                      <a  href="https://education.ochsner.org/publishing-resources">Publishing</a>
751                                                  </li>
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807                    <ul class="list-unstyled mb-1">
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809                                                      <a  href="https://careers.ochsner.org/physicians">Physicians</a>
810                                                  </li>
811                                                                                              <li>
812                                                      <a  href="https://careers.ochsner.org/nursing">Nursing</a>
813                                                  </li>
814                                                                                              <li>
815                                                      <a  href="https://careers.ochsner.org/business-and-support">Administration, Business Professionals &amp; Support</a>
816                                                  </li>
817                                                                                              <li>
818                                                      <a  href="https://careers.ochsner.org/advanced-practice-providers">Advanced Practice Providers</a>
819                                                  </li>
820                                                                </ul>
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917                                        <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/about-ochsner/">About Ochsner</a>
918                  </div>
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920                    <ul class="list-unstyled mb-1">
921                                                                                              <li>
922                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/about-ochsner/history/">History</a>
923                                                  </li>
924                                                                                              <li>
925                                                      <a  href="https://news.ochsner.org">News &amp; Media</a>
926                                                  </li>
927                                                                                              <li>
928                                                      <a  href="http://www.ochsnerhealthnetwork.org/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Ochsner Health Network</a>
929                                                  </li>
930                                                                                              <li>
931                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/about-ochsner/contact-us/">Contact Us</a>
932                                                  </li>
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937                  <div class="h3-like">
938                                        <a  class="top-nav-section" href="https://www.ochsner.org/ochsner-community-impact/">Community Purpose in Action</a>
939                  </div>
940                                    <div class="main-menu-list-wrap flex-grow-1">
941                    <ul class="list-unstyled mb-1">
942                                                                                              <li>
943                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/giving/community-outreach/community-health-needs-assessment/">Community Health Needs Assessment</a>
944                                                  </li>
945                                                                                              <li>
946                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/community-benefit-report" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Community Benefit Report</a>
947                                                  </li>
948                                                                                              <li>
949                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/ochsner-community-impact/serving-our-schools/">Serving Our Schools</a>
950                                                  </li>
951                                                                                              <li>
952                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/ochsner-community-impact/community-service-and-partnerships/">Community Service and Partnerships</a>
953                                                  </li>
954                                                                                              <li>
955                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/ochsner-community-impact/outreach-by-region/">Outreach by Region</a>
956                                                  </li>
957                                                                                              <li>
958                                                      <a  href="https://calendar.ochsner.org">Calendar of Events</a>
959                                                  </li>
960                                                                </ul>
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962                                  </div>
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965                                        <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/health-resources/">Health Resources</a>
966                  </div>
967                                    <div class="main-menu-list-wrap flex-grow-1">
968                    <ul class="list-unstyled mb-1">
969                                                                                              <li>
970                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/health-resources/">All Health Resources</a>
971                                                  </li>
972                                                                                              <li>
973                                                      <a  href="https://blog.ochsner.org">To Your Health Blog</a>
974                                                  </li>
975                                                                                              <li>
976                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/health-resources/golden-opportunity-a-50-lifestyle-program/">Golden Opportunity</a>
977                                                  </li>
978                                                                </ul>
979                  </div>
980                                  </div>
981                                                       </div>
982        </div>
983      </div>
984    </div>
985  
986        <div class="main-nav-menu-bg" aria-hidden="true"></div>
987  </div>
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990
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997  <div class="position-relative">
998    <div class="container px-0">
999      <div class="row">
1000                <div class="col-12 col-lg-3 col-xl-4 main-nav-menu-overview">
1001                                <p>Thank you for choosing Ochsner Health for your care. We are committed to making an ongoing difference in the health of our communities.</p>
1002                                <div class="main-nav-menu-button pt-2">
1003                                                            <a
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1009                </a>
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1014          <div class="row">
1015                                                                                                                              <div class="col-12 col-md-4 col-lg-4 px-1 px-xl-0 d-flex flex-column">
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1020                    <ul class="list-unstyled main-nav-menu-button-list">
1021                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <li>
1022                                                      <a href="https://www.ochsner.org/findcare"
1023                               aria-label="Check Symptoms"
1024                                                                                               class="main-nav-find-care"
1025                               >
1026                              <span class="main-nav-short-label d-inline d-lg-none">
1027                                Check Symptoms
1028                              </span>
1029                              <span class="main-nav-label d-none d-lg-inline">
1030                                Check Symptoms
1031                              </span>
1032                            </a>
1033                                                  </li>
1034                                                                                              <li>
1035                                                      <a  class="main-nav-find-doctor" href="https://doctors.ochsner.org">Find a Doctor</a>
1036                                                  </li>
1037                                                                                              <li>
1038                                                      <a  class="main-nav-find-location" href="https://search.ochsner.org/?verticalKey=locations">Find a Location</a>
1039                                                  </li>
1040                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <li>
1041                                                      <a href="https://www.ochsner.org/scheduling-landing-page/"
1042                               aria-label="Schedule an Appointment"
1043                                                                                               class="main-nav-schedule"
1044                               >
1045                              <span class="main-nav-short-label d-inline d-lg-none">
1046                                Schedule an Appt.
1047                              </span>
1048                              <span class="main-nav-label d-none d-lg-inline">
1049                                Schedule an Appointment
1050                              </span>
1051                            </a>
1052                                                  </li>
1053                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <li>
1054                                                      <a href="https://www.ochsner.org/services/"
1055                               aria-label="Find a Specialty or Treatment"
1056                                                                                               class="main-nav-find-service"
1057                               >
1058                              <span class="main-nav-short-label d-inline d-lg-none">
1059                                Find a Specialty
1060                              </span>
1061                              <span class="main-nav-label d-none d-lg-inline">
1062                                Find a Specialty or Treatment
1063                              </span>
1064                            </a>
1065                                                  </li>
1066                                                                                              <li>
1067                                                      <a  class="main-nav-pay-bill" href="https://www.ochsner.org/patients-visitors/billing-and-financial-services/pay-your-bill/">Pay a Bill</a>
1068                                                  </li>
1069                                                                                            <li>
1070                          <button data-toggle="modal"
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1075                            <span class="main-nav-short-label d-inline d-md-inline d-lg-none">Personalize</span>
1076                            <span class="main-nav-label d-none d-lg-inline">Personalize My Content</span>
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1078                        </li>
1079                                          </ul>
1080                  </div>
1081                                  </div>
1082                                                                                                                    <div class="col-12 col-md-4 col-lg-4 px-1 px-xl-0 d-flex flex-column mt-5 mt-md-0 mt-lg-0">
1083                  <div class="h3-like">
1084                                        Services &amp; Resources
1085                  </div>
1086                                    <div class="main-menu-list-wrap flex-grow-1">
1087                    <ul class="list-unstyled mb-1">
1088                                                                                              <li>
1089                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/patients-visitors/patient-services/">Patient Services</a>
1090                                                  </li>
1091                                                                                              <li>
1092                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/patients-visitors/billing-and-financial-services/">Billing and Financial Services</a>
1093                                                  </li>
1094                                                                                              <li>
1095                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/patients-visitors/insurance/">Insurance Information</a>
1096                                                  </li>
1097                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                <li>
1098                                                      <a href="https://www.ochsner.org/patients-visitors/patient-services/language-and-translation-services/"
1099                               aria-label="Language and Translation Services"
1100                                                              >
1101                              <span class="main-nav-short-label d-inline d-lg-none">
1102                                International Patients
1103                              </span>
1104                              <span class="main-nav-label d-none d-lg-inline">
1105                                Language and Translation Services
1106                              </span>
1107                            </a>
1108                                                  </li>
1109                                                                                              <li>
1110                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/patients-visitors/our-stories/share-your-story/">Share Your Story</a>
1111                                                  </li>
1112                                                                                              <li>
1113                                                      <a  href="https://blog.ochsner.org/tags?tag=patient-stories">Read Patient Stories</a>
1114                                                  </li>
1115                                                                </ul>
1116                  </div>
1117                                  </div>
1118                                                                                                                    <div class="col-12 col-md-4 col-lg-4 px-1 px-xl-0 d-flex flex-column mt-5 mt-md-0 mt-lg-0">
1119                  <div class="h3-like">
1120                                        MyOchsner
1121                  </div>
1122                                    <div class="main-menu-list-wrap flex-grow-1">
1123                    <ul class="list-unstyled mb-1">
1124                                                                                              <li>
1125                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/my-ochsner/">About MyOchsner</a>
1126                                                  </li>
1127                                                                                              <li>
1128                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/my-ochsner/how-to-use-myochsner/">How to Use MyOchsner</a>
1129                                                  </li>
1130                                                                                              <li>
1131                                                      <a  href="https://my.ochsner.org/PRD" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Patient Login</a>
1132                                                  </li>
1133                                                                                              <li>
1134                                                      <a  href="https://my.ochsner.org/PRD/accesscheck.asp" rel="noopener" target="_blank">New Patient? Sign Up</a>
1135                                                  </li>
1136                                                                </ul>
1137                  </div>
1138                                  </div>
1139                                                       </div>
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1141      </div>
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1143  
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1156    <div class="container px-0">
1157      <div class="row">
1158                <div class="col-12 col-lg-3 col-xl-4 main-nav-menu-overview">
1159                                <p>Connect to care at Ochsner. Click on a featured specialty on the list or search for a specialty.</p>
1160                                <div class="main-nav-menu-button pt-2">
1161                                                            <a
1162                  href="https://www.ochsner.org/services"
1163                  class="ml-auto"
1164                  aria-label="All Specialties"
1165                  >
1166                  All Specialties
1167                </a>
1168                          </div>
1169                  </div>
1170
1171                <div class="col-12 col-lg-9 col-xl-8 main-nav-menu-items">
1172          <div class="row">
1173                                                                                                                              <div class="col-12 col-md-4 col-lg-4 px-1 px-xl-0 d-flex flex-column">
1174                  <div class="h3-like">
1175                                        Featured Specialties
1176                  </div>
1177                                    <div class="main-menu-list-wrap flex-grow-1">
1178                    <ul class="list-unstyled mb-1">
1179                                                                                              <li>
1180                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/services/primary-care/">Primary Care (Internal Medicine)</a>
1181                                                  </li>
1182                                                                                              <li>
1183                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/services/urgent-care-services/">Urgent Care Services</a>
1184                                                  </li>
1185                                                                                              <li>
1186                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/virtual-visits/">Virtual Visits</a>
1187                                                  </li>
1188                                                                                              <li>
1189                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/services/womens-services/">Women’s Health</a>
1190                                                  </li>
1191                                                                                              <li>
1192                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/services/mens-health/">Men&#039;s Health</a>
1193                                                  </li>
1194                                                                                              <li>
1195                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/services/pediatrics/">
1195Pediatrics</a>
1196                                                  </li>
1197                                                                                              <li>
1198                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/services/digital-medicine/">Digital Medicine</a>
1199                                                  </li>
1200                                                                </ul>
1201                  </div>
1202                                  </div>
1203                                                                                                                    <div class="col-12 col-md-4 col-lg-4 px-1 px-xl-0 d-flex flex-column mt-5 mt-md-0 mt-lg-0">
1204                  <div class="h3-like">
1205                                        &nbsp;
1206                  </div>
1207                                    <div class="main-menu-list-wrap flex-grow-1">
1208                    <ul class="list-unstyled mb-1">
1209                                                                                              <li>
1210                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/services/emergency-services/">ER Locations</a>
1211                                                  </li>
1212                                                                                              <li>
1213                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/services/pharmacy/">Pharmacy &amp; Wellness</a>
1214                                                  </li>
1215                                                                                              <li>
1216                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/services/psychiatry-mental-health-services/">Psychiatry &amp; Behavioral Health</a>
1217                                                  </li>
1218                                                                                              <li>
1219                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/services/smoking-cessation-clinic/">Smoking Cessation Services</a>
1220                                                  </li>
1221                                                                                              <li>
1222                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/services/heart-vascular-services/">Heart &amp; Vascular</a>
1223                                                  </li>
1224                                                                                              <li>
1225                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/services/cancer-care/">Cancer Care</a>
1226                                                  </li>
1227                                                                                              <li>
1228                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/services/neurosciences/">Neuroscience</a>
1229                                                  </li>
1230                                                                </ul>
1231                  </div>
1232                                  </div>
1233                                                                                                                    <div class="col-12 col-md-4 col-lg-4 px-1 px-xl-0 d-flex flex-column mt-5 mt-md-0 mt-lg-0">
1234                  <div class="h3-like">
1235                                        &nbsp;
1236                  </div>
1237                                    <div class="main-menu-list-wrap flex-grow-1">
1238                    <ul class="list-unstyled mb-1">
1239                                                                                              <li>
1240                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/services/organ-transplants/">Transplant Institute</a>
1241                                                  </li>
1242                                                                                              <li>
1243                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/services/orthopedics/">Orthopedics</a>
1244                                                  </li>
1245                                                                                              <li>
1246                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/services/sports-medicine-institute/">Sports Medicine</a>
1247                                                  </li>
1248                                                                                              <li>
1249                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/services/physical-therapy/">Physical Therapy</a>
1250                                                  </li>
1251                                                                                              <li>
1252                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/services/ochsner-therapy-and-wellness/">Therapy &amp; Wellness</a>
1253                                                  </li>
1254                                                                                              <li>
1255                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/services/vision-center/">Optical Shops</a>
1256                                                  </li>
1257                                                                                              <li>
1258                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/services/gastroenterology/">Digestive Disorders</a>
1259                                                  </li>
1260                                                                                              <li>
1261                                                      <a  href="https://www.ochsner.org/services/urology/">Urology</a>
1262                                                  </li>
1263                                                                </ul>
1264                  </div>
1265                                  </div>
1266                                                       </div>
1267        </div>
1268      </div>
1269    </div>
1270  
1271        <div class="main-nav-menu-bg" aria-hidden="true"></div>
1272  </div>
1273</div>
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1275
1276                <li class="d-inline-block position-relative">
1277          <button class="pl-4" type="button" id="navToggleMobile4" data-toggle="dropdown" data-display="static" aria-hidden="true">
1278            Research &amp; Education
1279          </button>
1280             <div class="main-nav-menu dropdown-menu p-0 mt-0"
1281     id="dropdownMenuMobile4" >
1282  <div class="position-relative">
1283    <div class="container px-0">
1284      <div class="row">
1285                <div class="col-12 col-lg-3 col-xl-4 main-nav-menu-overview">
1286                                <p>Ochsner is committed to a clinically-integrated research program with the ultimate goal of improving the health and wellness of our patients and communities. As the largest academic medical center in Louisiana, we are training the next generation of healthcare professionals to be leaders who can meet evolving healthcare challenges.</p>
1287                                <div class="main-nav-menu-button pt-2">
1288                                                            <a
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1631                <p>Are varicose veins dangerous? While most people don’t develop serious problems from varicose veins, it is a common misconception that they are just a cosmetic issue. </p><p>When the body is operating as normal, valves in the veins keep the blood flowing towards the heart. When the body is transporting the blood up from the legs, it is working against gravity. If the veins are not working properly, the blood pools in the ankles or legs and pressure begins to build in the veins. This causes the veins to become swollen, weak and lumpy.</p><p>According to the <a href="https://www.heart.org/en/news/2018/09/24/being-tall-tied-to-higher-odds-for-varicose-veins" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">American Heart Association</a>, approximately 33 million American adults have varicose veins. Also known as dilated veins, varicose veins result from increased pressure in the leg veins, similar to what causes spider veins. This increased pressure can be due to multiple reasons, such as:</p><ol><li data-list-item-id="ec4dc16a6de8eb59db68f9fa36690dc2c">Weakness in the vein valves (known as <a target="_blank" href="https://blog.ochsner.org/articles/what-is-venous-insufficiency/" rel="noreferrer noopener">venous insufficiency)</a></li><li data-list-item-id="e1cffbb8d4df82a68aa7fe7a63461cf1f">Blood clots</li><li data-list-item-id="e9f87b36d1d11e9f844da3e8a801efe25">Compression of the vein</li><li data-list-item-id="e3148157cd94b5fa7085e2aeef679e39e">Lifestyle</li></ol><h2>What are the symptoms of varicose veins?</h2><p>Burning, redness and pain are common symptoms associated with varicose veins. A few other signs and symptoms include:</p><ol><li data-list-item-id="e929b33ee68dda5313be47bf44f1ce931">Bulging veins – swollen, rope-like veins that are often blue or purple in color appear just under the skin. They can develop in clusters and spider veins may appear nearby. This is the most recognizable sign of varicose veins.</li><li data-list-item-id="e64c4c9155203adaa7782dcb84061337d">Heavy legs – after physical activity, the muscles in your legs may feel heavy or tired.</li><li data-list-item-id="e5965f1553960d0bc672d841c78ee1822">Itching – the area around the veins may itch.</li><li data-list-item-id="e31551c7e6a83c78a84ffcd03eecaf0ff">Pain – legs may become achy, or sores may begin to appear behind your knees.</li><li data-list-item-id="e7625897a8c80053c55826b5b71feddb3">Muscle cramps</li><li data-list-item-id="e863d98160ad8962b49b03e9014d66809">Swelling</li><li data-list-item-id="e6469e6f8922ac3a493009b825354658c">Skin discolorations and ulcers – if varicose veins are left untreated, the veins can cause brown discolorations on your skin. If the varicose veins become severe, ulcers may appear on your skin.</li></ol><p>Increased pressure in the leg veins can lead to disabling swelling, heaviness, tiredness, and pain, limiting your daily activities. If not treated, worsening pressure can lead to increased leg swelling, wounds and possibly blood clots.</p><p>Varicose veins are diagnosed by a physical exam and should be part of your <a target="_blank" href="https://blog.ochsner.org/articles/6-reasons-why-you-should-get-an-annual-physical/" rel="noreferrer noopener">annual physical</a>. Some common risk factors for developing varicose veins include:</p><ul><li data-list-item-id="ec9e1924603c8553c63aaaf88371fa4ba">Family history of vein disease</li><li data-list-item-id="e24afa7aa71998f0f5e72a3688b4eb15c">Female gender</li><li data-list-item-id="e29b4fd9148c025180657447a57cf4bd4">Age</li><li data-list-item-id="e8feb215094ae1b33eee72ca92a7a88de">Obesity</li><li data-list-item-id="e3b4832201c0d035eaba54dce8c7ba381">Pregnancy</li><li data-list-item-id="ee1fdcce3c6e5d316a9d8a7f2f5dbf20b">Tumors</li><li data-list-item-id="eadcaf9704f6ccc72d2ae624bad821f92">Prolonged standing or sitting</li><li data-list-item-id="e59dc599a69a8e278ddefb209f413de4d">Blood clots</li><li data-list-item-id="eb879fe5558329b27ff287147c1f42c16">Injury involving the veins</li><li data-list-item-id="e0cf4dfc5be51474544cd123b53015c14">Smoking</li></ul><h3>Treatment options for varicose veins</h3><p>There are many treatment options for varicose veins ranging from devices, lifestyle modifications, medical procedures or surgery. <a target="_blank" href="https://blog.ochsner.org/articles/what-do-compression-stockings-do/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Compression stockings</a> (not socks) can help reduce the pressure in your leg veins, decrease the size of varicose veins and improve symptoms. Prescription compression stockings are designed to apply different amounts of pressure, which helps fluid circulate evenly through.</p><p>However, compression stockings are not your only treatment option. Other standard outpatient treatment options include:</p><ul><li data-list-item-id="e9ccedf8cb1c4a39563d9513e6c03a598"><strong>Sclerotherapy</strong>: A procedure that involves an injection of a solution into the vein, causing them to collapse, turn into scar tissue and be absorbed by the body.</li><li data-list-item-id="e3e6a8d9c0c6ec33701e4f8e40d381361"><strong>Laser therapy</strong>
1631 also known as <strong>endovenous thermal ablation</strong>: A minimally invasive procedure in which a laser stops the vein from weakening, reducing the vein's pressure.</li><li data-list-item-id="e93edd7577d5b836e0e237e2ac1989069"><a target="_blank" href="https://blog.ochsner.org/articles/what-is-a-vascular-surgeon/" rel="noreferrer noopener"><strong>Varicose vein phlebectomy:</strong></a> A minimally invasive procedure that uses a small scalpel or needle to remove veins just below the skin's surface.</li></ul><p>Preventing varicose veins may be unavoidable for some people, depending on your family history or other medical conditions. However, there are several things that you can do to reduce the likelihood of varicose veins developing. This includes:</p><ol><li data-list-item-id="eaf3b0882e543cd9f3e484ce39f3f9fb3">Daily exercise to improve circulation</li><li data-list-item-id="e728ca39bfdb39fc0f3fd08d9f4b3bc55">Managing your diet and weight</li><li data-list-item-id="e99b0a2ac3e4e4b6ee153a147bbd6c4a7">Reducing salt intake</li><li data-list-item-id="e07b480374981eba504fae3faf3e3541b">Elevate your legs to help blood flow to your heart</li><li data-list-item-id="ee977fbafe86fa6d87a60ed802634d2e7">Avoid standing or sitting for long periods of time</li></ol><p>If you are experiencing any symptoms of varicose veins, it’s important to talk to a vascular surgeon about your treatment options. Click here to schedule an appointment with an Ochsner vascular surgeon today.</p><div class="callout callout-quote orange"><p><strong>Ochsner Vascular Surgeons are Nationally Recognized. </strong><a target="_blank" href="https://www.ochsner.org/services/vascular-and-endovascular-surgery/meet-the-team/" rel="noreferrer noopener">Make an appointment with our team today</a>.</p></div>
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2593								<br><strong>Which of the following best describes you?</strong></p>
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2616								<!--  onclick="ga('send', 'event', 'persona-button', 'click', 'No Thanks');" -->
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