Compression socks can provide temporary improvements in leg swelling, but if your veins themselves are malfunctioning, the swelling will return after removing compression garments. Ice will have no impact on your venous swelling, as the issue isn’t inflammation (like with a sprained ankle). The most important thing to remember when considering at-home solutions is that vein disease is progressive and will worsen if left untreated. Postponing treatment in hopes that your symptoms will go away can result in further damage to your body. Varicose veins left untreated can lead to loss of mobility, blood clots, and even venous ulcers. In severe cases of unchecked swelling, that may lead to leaking veins. Once the valves in the veins are broken, varicose veins cannot revert back to normal. Think of them like a broken bone: To prevent the bone from healing incorrectly, it needs to be properly set. In order for your circulation to return to a healthy state, blood will need to be rerouted away from the diseased vein.