Remedies for Heavy and Swollen Legs at Terme di Chianciano

If you suffer from swollen legs, there are various remedies that can help reduce swelling and improve circulation. Below are some useful tips you can follow and 3 packages designed by the medical staff of Terme di Chianciano:

1. Regular physical activity

Regular exercise, even just a 30-minute walk a day, can help stimulate circulation in the legs and prevent fluid stagnation.

2. Leg elevation

When resting, try to keep your legs elevated in relation to your heart. This helps reduce swelling by facilitating the return of blood to the heart.

3. Massages

Gently massaging the legs, starting from the feet and working up towards the thighs, can help stimulate blood flow and reduce fluid retention.

4. Wearing compression stockings

Compression stockings exert controlled pressure on the legs, helping to improve circulation and reduce swelling. They are particularly useful for people who spend many hours standing or sitting.

5. Maintaining a balanced diet

A diet rich in fruit, vegetables and low-sodium foods can help prevent water retention. It is also important to drink plenty of water to keep the body hydrated and facilitate the elimination of excess fluid.

6. Avoiding too much time standing or sitting

Try to move regularly, avoiding staying in the same position for too long. If you have to sit for a long time, get up and take short walks every hour.

7. Applying cold compresses

Applying cold compresses to the legs can help reduce swelling. Wrap ice in a cloth and apply it to swollen areas for 15-20 minutes.

8. Baths with salts 

A bath with salts can help reduce swollen legs. The salts help relax the muscles and improve circulation, reducing the feeling of heaviness.

9. Natural supplements

Some supplements, such as those based on extracts of red vine or horse chestnut, can help improve venous circulation and reduce swelling. Consult your doctor before taking any supplements.

10. Consult a doctor

If the swelling persists or is associated with pain, it is important to consult a doctor to rule out more serious conditions, such as venous insufficiency or thrombosis.

These remedies can be useful to alleviate the discomfort of swollen legs and improve the quality of daily life.

 

3 packages to combat swollen, heavy legs at the Spa

1) Diagnostic Package: Complete Light Legs Check-Up

Identifying the causes of swelling and heaviness in the legs, in order to be able to initiate targeted and appropriate treatment; for this purpose, a thorough analysis is essential to identify circulatory, lymphatic or metabolic problems that can cause heavy and swollen legs. This makes it possible to prevent future complications and improve quality of life.

A complete check-up allows a precise and personalised diagnosis, enabling timely intervention and significant improvement of symptoms.

• The package includes:

Complete blood count
Serum electrolytes: Check sodium, potassium, chloride to exclude electrolyte imbalances.
Renal function: Measurement of creatinine and azotemia.
Liver function: Control of transaminases (AST and ALT), bilirubin and alkaline phosphatase.
TSH (Thyroid Stimulating Hormone): Examination to rule out thyroid dysfunction.
Blood glucose: Test to rule out diabetes.
BNP (Natriuretic Peptide Type B): To assess possible cardiac problems.
Venous echocolordoppler of the lower limbs: Examination to assess the functionality of the veins and identify possible venous insufficiency or thrombosis.
Nutritional counselling with BIA. Bioimpedance examination to assess body composition, useful for optimising customised nutritional plans

€ 203 instead of € 239

2) Therapy Package for Mild Problems: Immediate Relief for Light Legs

Relieving the symptoms of heavy and swollen legs through non-invasive therapies, improving comfort and quality of daily life. Useful for those suffering from mild symptoms, a targeted therapeutic approach can prevent the condition from worsening and improve general well-being without resorting to invasive treatments. A natural and preventive approach for those who want to keep their legs light and healthy, combining massage techniques, hydrotherapy and lifestyle advice. With this exclusive package you will regain, in just three consecutive days, lightness and well-being with immediate relief for your tired legs

• The package includes:

2 Manual lymphatic drainage: massage technique to stimulate the lymphatic system and reduce swelling.
3 Carbonated baths in thermal water: spa treatments to improve blood circulation and reduce inflammation.
1 Consulenza Nutrizionale + BIA (esame bioimpedenziometrico): Consigli alimentari per ridurre il sale nella dieta e migliorare l’idratazione ed esame bioimpedenziometrico per la valutazione della composizione corporea, utile a ottimizzare piani nutrizionali personalizzati 3 sedute di esercizi di stretching e movimento presso la Palestra della Salute: programma di esercizi leggeri per migliorare la circolazione e alleviare la pesantezza delle gambe.

€ 196 instead of € 245

3) Medical consultation for intensive care Heavy and Swollen Legs at the Spa

Request a consultation with our experienced physician to carefully assess your needs and customise a tailor-made treatment plan. You will be given a pathway designed down to the last detail to reduce swelling, improve circulation and restore lightness and well-being to your legs.

Consulting fee € 50 + discount 15% on new plan

For all information on packages call our booking office at +39 057868501 or write to prenotazione@termechianciano.it