18, 6, 2020

What Causes Varicose Veins?

2022-01-03T13:11:26-08:00

WHY ME?

Who gets varicose veins and why.

Both women and men can develop vein disorders at any age.  It can affect the healthiest of individuals, but there are some conditions that increase your risk of developing varicose veins.  They are mostly inherited; if both of your parents had varicose veins, you have a 90% chance of […]

What Causes Varicose Veins?2022-01-03T13:11:26-08:00

9, 6, 2014

How Do Varicose Veins Develop?

2021-11-04T17:35:41-07:00

Varicose_veins This image demonstrates how varicose veins develop.

Your veins have one-way valves that help keep blood flowing toward your heart. If the valves are weak or damaged, blood can back up and pool in your veins. This causes the veins to swell, which can lead to […]

How Do Varicose Veins Develop?2021-11-04T17:35:41-07:00
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