I am 21 years old and i'm feeling something like a shock in my wrist and ankle veins and i've been feeling that for about 8 months now. Also I feel headache sometimes but not often and my last period was not red but white in color. Please what symptoms is that and what do I do about it? Thank you.

Dr. Julie Mercy J DavidPhysiotherapist25yrs exp

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Compression wearing compression stockings is vital for preventing and treating varicose veins. They steadily squeeze your legs to help improve your circulation. They may also help to relieve pain, discomfort or swelling in your legs. Walking just walk more. It?s a great way to encourage blood circulation in your legs. Pedaling lie flat on your back. Place your hands out to your sides. If you prefer you can place them beneath your buttocks to prevent strain to the lower back. Lift your legs off the floor, and pedal them as if you were pedaling a bicycle. The more you elevate your legs, the more you will increase blood circulation. Leg lifts lie on your back with your hands beneath your buttocks. Keep your buttocks pressed down, and your lower back against the floor. Lift one leg at a time and hold in an elevated pose perpendicular to the floor until you feel the blood begin to flow back up from your feet, calves, and thighs. Repeat with your other leg. Alternately, you can raise both legs and rotate your ankles to further improve leg circulation. Knee bends with ankle flexion lie again on the floor on your back. Slowly pull one knee into your chest, holding onto your leg behind your knee (holding on top of the kneecap puts undue pressure on this delicate joint). Now, point and flex your foot several times. Do this slowly and forcefully ? don?t let your foot flap around loosely, but rather tighten the muscles of the calves and the tendons around your ankle. Repeat with the opposite leg. The same measures to treat the discomfort from varicose veins can help prevent them: ?watching your weight; ?a high-fiber, low-salt diet; ?avoiding high heels and tight hosiery; ?elevating your legs; ?avoid crossing your legs; ?changing your sitting or standing position regularly.  

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