How to Get Rid of Venous Insufficiency

Venous insufficiency is damage to the veins that prevents the blood from flowing back to the heart. People with venous insufficiency may experience pain and swelling in the legs from fluids pooling in the extremities. Obesity, heart disease and a sedentary lifestyle all contribute to the condition, according to the Cleveland Clinic. You may not be able to completely get rid of the condition, but you can reduce the symptoms and prevent further damage to the veins.

Things You'll Need

• Compression stockings
• Cushions
• Bricks
• Adjustable bed
• Walking shoes

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Instructions

• 1

  Consult your doctor for a prescription for compression stockings. Compression stockings squeeze the veins to encourage blood flow back to the heart.

• 2

  Sleep with your feet higher than your head so that gravity will pull the blood back to your heart. Support your knees and shins with cushions or raise the foot end of your bed with bricks. You can also purchase an adjustable bed and raise the foot end.

• 3

  Get regular exercise, such as walking, to encourage blood flow through the veins. The veins rely on muscle contractions to return blood to the heart, according to Medline Plus.