Why are women more likely to develop varicose veins? Varicose veins are a condition that can affect both men and women, of various age groups; however, women are four times more likely to develop varicose veins throughout their lifetime. And here is the real reason why: Hormones and Varicose Veins A primary reason why women […]
Are Varicose Veins Dangerous?
When left untreated, varicose veins can develop into more severe conditions such as Chronic Venous Insufficiency, which occurs when the valves in the legs are unable to perform their function. This leads to a pooling of blood in the legs. CVI can lead to further more serious complications, these include: superficial vein thrombosis, deep-vein thrombosis, […]
Do Varicose Veins Go Away After Pregnancy?
Have you noticed varicose veins developing throughout your pregnancy? It can seem sudden but it is common for women to develop varicose veins throughout their pregnancies. The question is, will the veins disappear as quickly as they appeared post pregnancy? Continue reading to find out more. Why can pregnancy cause varicose veins to appear? Varicose […]
Does Stress Cause Varicose Veins?
Is stress the culprit causing your vein health to decrease? We all deal with different levels of stress daily. There are many negative impacts of chronic stress which can include your vein health. Stress does not actually cause varicose veins to develop but it can worsen the condition for someone who already has varicose veins. […]
What Are Spider Veins
Are you noticing small red or blue web-like veins appearing under the surface of your legs? They are not varicose veins, and they are not highly-pigmented regular veins either, in fact they are spider veins. Causes and Symptoms The main cause of developing spider veins is heredity. If spider veins are in your family […]
Can my Veins go away Without Treatment?
At-home treatment myths It may seem that as quickly as your varicose veins appeared, they can also disappear on their own. Unfortunately, this is not the case! Varicose veins will not go away without treatment, and it is in fact better to get your legs treated as soon as they become an issue as the […]
Does Botox help to remove Varicose Veins?
It may seem like an easy solution to remove your varicose veins but think twice before you try Botox injections as a treatment option. There are numerous treatment options to remove varicose veins. A common misconception about treating the condition includes using Botox to remove the veins. Unfortunately, it is a myth that Botox is […]
Does Menopause Cause Varicose Veins?
Does menopause cause varicose veins? It is common knowledge that when pregnant you have a predisposed risk to develop varicose veins, but is this also the case for women going through menopause? Continue reading to find out the reasons why you may be more at risk to develop varicose veins if you are going through […]
Can Certain Foods Make my Varicose Veins Worse?
Alcohol, foods high in sugar content, and foods that are high in salt can be the culprits that worsen your varicose vein symptoms. It may seem odd that a food can amplify your symptoms but simply maintaining a healthy diet can relieve some of your pain without medical treatment. Certain food groups should be avoided […]
Does Crossing my Legs Affect my Varicose Veins?
There is a common misconception associated with crossing your legs — many people believe that this comfortable seated position will actually cause Varicose Veins to develop. This is in fact false, and in reality standing for prolonged periods of time can be more likely to cause the condition rather than crossing your legs. If however, […]
