For more, download the app – http://drcl.in/videoapp Varicose veins happen when the walls of the veins get dilated. The pooling of the blood happens and it does not go back. You see the appearance of webbing in your legs. This is a temporary phase and will go off. The hormone progesterone is responsible for all these changes. As the uterus grows in size, the inferior vena cava which takes the blood from the legs to the heart gets compressed and you get this. Some tips to avoid varicose veins are – You should not stand for long, you should keep your legs elevated. Don’t lie down in the straight lying position, lie down more on the sides. Drink lots of water. Ankle movements as shown in the video can be done. Lifting your legs from a lying position can also help. For Appointments, https://doctorscircle.in/bangalore/doctor/physiotherapist/dr-shweta-arora For more, download the app – http://drcl.in/videoapp