Are You at Risk for Varicose Veins?

ARE YOU AT RISK FOR VARICOSE VEINS? VARICOSE VEIN STATISTICS 20-25 MILLION AMERICANS have varicose veins Vein problems are among the most common chronic conditions in the U.S. Varicose veins are usually larger than 3 millimeters in diameter RISK FACTORS HEREDITY: GENDER: Some families have a Women have a higher risk of developing varicose veins history of varicose veins WEIGHT: AGE: Extra body weight increases pressure on veins 50% of people over 50 have varicose veins LIFESTYLE: People with jobs that require long periods of standing are at a higher risk PREVENTING VARICOSE VEINS EXERCISE MAINTAIN A HEALTHY WEIGHT Strengthen your legs, veins, Eat a healthy diet and exercise to reduce pressure on veins and circulation CHANGE POSITIONS Try not to sit or stand for extended periods of time ELEVATE YOUR LEGS Improve blood flow and decrease blood pooling in legs TREATING VARICOSE VEINS ENDOVENOUS LASER THERAPY Treats deeper veins in the legs Heat is used to seal off the offending vein Surface veins connected to the varicose vein usually also shrink SCLEROTHERAPY Treats varicose veins and spider veins Injection of a liquid chemical stops blood flow and turns vein into scar tissue Appearance of vein should fade in a few weeks PROVIDED BY ARICOSE SOLUTIOMS Look Better Feel Confident www.VARICOSESOLUTIONSOFCHICAGO.COM SOURCES: http://www.womenshealth.gov/publications/our-publications/fact-sheet/varicose-spider-veins.cfm http://www.webmd.com/skin-problems-and-treatments/tc/varicose-veins-prevention http://vasculardisease.org/varicose-veins/ http://familydoctor.org/familydoctor/en/diseases-conditions/varicose-veins/causes-risk-factors.html