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When Are You At Greatest Risk Of Varicose Veins
It's impossible to predict who will or won't develop them but there are several factors that are proven to increase the risk of varicose veins. While some of these risk factors are beyond your control, others can be influenced by you and your lifestyle choices. This means that there are steps you can take to reduce the risk of varicose veins: 1:...

Can Varicose Veins Really Be Prevented?
We know the importance of veins health in order to prevent varicose veins but, is it possible ... can varicose veins really be prevented? Let's look at this in more detail - after all, prevention is better than cure as the saying goes! Can Varicose Veins Really Be Prevented? When you think about it, it's almost impossible to decisively prove...

The VeinsNet Guide To Varicose Veins
The VeinsNet guide to varicose veins ... what are varicose veins, what do they look like, what causes them, the different types of varicose veins treatment and how you can prevent varicose veins from developing. The basics of all you need to know about varicose veins. What Are Varicose Veins? Varicose veins are enlarged, twisted veins that...

Seeking Medical Advice For Varicose Veins
Varicose veins are generally not a cause for immediate concern, as they are typically considered a cosmetic issue or a mild inconvenience for many people. However, they can cause discomfort, pain, and other symptoms that may affect an individual's quality of life. In some cases, varicose veins can lead to complications that require medical...

Varicose Vein Pain
Varicosity is one of the most common diseases and varicose vein pain a resultant symptom. According to statistics, it is estimated that 20% of men and 30% of women suffer from this disease. Varicose veins are superficial and swollen veins seen on the surface of the skin, usually on the legs. In diseased veins where nodules occur, blood stagnates,...

Risk Factors For Varicose Veins
There are a number of factors which can increase the risk of developing varicose veins which you should be aware of. Some you can influence but others you can't. Here's our list of the 12 risk factors for varicose veins. The Top 13 Risk Factors For Varicose Veins Aging Veins are working hard all the time – they never stop pumping. It...

Causes, Treatment And How To Help Varicose Veins
How To Help Varicose Veins: It's an incredibly common problem. According to the American Society for Vascular Surgery, about 20 to 25 million Americans suffer from varicose veins. The majority of sufferers being women - mainly due to hormonal and gender-specific factors. We all know what they are like - bulging, lumpy and distorted veins that are...

Varicose Veins During Pregnancy
The risk of varicose veins during pregnancy is really something to be aware of. All expectant mothers are at very high risk of first developing varicose veins during pregnancy. For others any existing condition may well worsen during this time. Why is this? During pregnancy a number of changes happen in the body system of the expectant mother....

The Best Leg Workouts For Varicose Veins
If you suffer with varicose veins then leg workouts can really help … but the golden rule is keep it low impact! Exercise increases blood circulation and gets the blood pumping! Whilst it’s not going to cure varicose veins the right kind of leg workouts can help prevent further deterioration and reduce pain and discomfort. We said the RIGHT kind...

Surgical Treatment Of Varicose Veins
Varicose veins can be disfiguring and painful but it is not always that they need surgical treatment. Sometimes the condition comes and goes especially in cases where it is caused by temporal factors such as pregnancy or the nature of occupation. The cardinal rule is, if the condition is not causing you any discomfort, you do not have to seek...