Varicose veins vary in intensity from mild changes to bruises, inflammation and slow-healing wounds.

Varicose veins are very common and affect 10-20% of the population, more frequently women. They are often accompanied by a visible capillary network, slight leg swelling, felling of tiredness in legs, pain and, occasionally, cramps. In time they become larger and more numerous so they range in severity from mild changes that are predominantly of aesthetic concern, to bruises, inflammations and slow-healing wounds.

Varicose veins have many causes; in most cases they are caused by a combination of them. In addition to genetic predisposition, these include excess weight, long sitting or standing, insufficient physical activity, pregnancy, injuries and some other factors.

Health advice:

·   Rest your legs as often as you can in the elevated position. Avoid long sitting or standing.
·   Lightly massage your legs using upward motion, to stimulate venous blood flow.
·   Wear supportive stockings that will apply pressure on veins and thus stimulate (for a short period) venous blood flow.
·   Take up some light exercise (gymnastics, swimming, cycling, jogging)
·   Apply intermittent hot and cold baths

 ·  Loose excess weight and stop smoking.

·  Avoid sauna and strong sun.
·   Use ointments, creams and gel that contain wild chestnut extract, such as Holyplant – Wild chestnut balm , to relieve your problems.

Hepan is a heparin-based medication that prevents blood coagulation, promotes circulation in the treated body part and relieves symptoms of dilated and inflamed veins. It is applied without massaging on the painful area one to three times a day.

Please read the instruction leaflet carefully before use. Your physician or pharmacist will inform you about indications, side-effects and measures of precaution.