Manage Chronic Venous Insufficiency with Compression Therapy

To address the underlying venous hypertension causing hemosiderin staining, follow these steps:

1. Consult a vascular specialist to be measured for medical-grade compression stockings, which are essential for improving venous return and preventing further capillary leakage.
2. Wear the prescribed compression stockings daily as directed by your physician, typically putting them on first thing in the morning before swelling occurs.
3. Elevate your legs above the level of your heart for 15 to 30 minutes several times throughout the day to reduce venous pressure.
4. Follow up with your vascular specialist for routine venous duplex ultrasound monitoring to ensure that the vein valve function and blood flow efficiency are improving.

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