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Who Is At Risk for Varicose Veins |
Who Is At Risk For Varicose Veins?
- Varicose veins will afflict approximately 20% of all adults by age 60.
- Risk factors include a family history of varicose veins, obesity, pregnancy and hormonal changes at menopause.
- Occupational and lifestyle factors requiring long periods of standing can also lead to varicose veins.
- Women suffer from varicose veins more than men but men make up about 20% of our patients.
- Other vein diseases such as blood clots can also be contributing factors to the formation of varicose veins.
Long Term Risks:
Left untreated, a patient’s symptoms may worsen and could lead to leg swelling, chronic skin changes such as dermatitis and discoloration and in severe cases, non–healing ulcerations. These problems make it difficult to sit or stand for long periods of time which may affect a person’s activity level and quality of life.
Early intervention can significantly reduce the long term risks and lead to more effective treatments.
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