Your job helps you earn a living. However, if this job requires you to stand or sit too long, it can lead to vein health problems like the varicose veins and spider veins in Singapore. Health has the same importance as your career. So, take a look at some jobs that may affect your vein health so you’ll know what you can do to reduce the risk.
1. Education - Teachers, Instructors
Teachers have to stand all day long to teach a class, then sit for hours to check exams and calculate students’ grades. With the given situation, most teachers are at risk for varicose veins, especially those who wear heeled shoes. If you’re a teacher, take a break by sitting down after teaching students or walk for at least ten minutes if you’re sitting all day long.
2. Medical Professionals
Nurses and doctors have to move around when assisting patients. Some nurses work for more than eight hours due to the pandemic crisis. Also, some doctors perform lengthy surgeries! Unfortunately, they are at risk of varicose veins because of overwork that may lead to weaker valves.
3. Hospitality - Hotel, Retail Stores
Hotel workers and stores greet customers while standing. It’s unprofessional for them to sit while welcoming visitors. However, it may lead to varicose veins or spider veins due to standing for long periods. If you can’t avoid this, visit a vein doctor to reduce the risk.
4. Corporate Workers - Desk Job
Employees have to sit all day long in front of their laptops or computers. Prolonged sitting and inactivity can also worsen varicose veins because of pressure. Walk for at least ten minutes during your break time to keep the blood flowing.
5. Drivers
Long-distance drivers may travel for more than four hours, making them at risk for varicose veins or spider veins due to over-sitting! Unfortunately, they can’t stop driving in the middle of the road. It’s better to call a vein doctor to know some remedies to prevent developing more symptoms.
Your job is indeed essential for your living, but don’t forget your vein health! Visit Cheng SC Vein and Endovascular to have your varicose vein and spider vein treatment in Singapore.
