Line One: Your Health Connection
Varicose Veins
5/4/2021 | 1m 11sVideo has Closed Captions
Varicose Veins | Line One: Your Health Connection
Dr. Justin Clark discusses some of the causes and treatments for varicose veins.
Line One: Your Health Connection
Varicose Veins
5/4/2021 | 1m 11sVideo has Closed Captions
Dr. Justin Clark discusses some of the causes and treatments for varicose veins.
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Learn Moreabout PBS online sponsorshipvaricose veins are enlarged and twisted veins most commonly found in the legs over time the valves in the veins can become weak or damaged causing blood to pool in the veins and become enlarged most of the time these are only a cosmetic concern but for some people varicose veins can cause aching pain and may even lead to ulcers and blood clots risks for developing varicose veins include increasing age being female pregnancy having history of varicose veins being overweight and standing or sitting for long periods of time trying to prevent them is the best approach and you can do that by exercising watching your weight and changing your standing and sitting position regularly if you are concerned about having varicose veins or have symptoms having an ultrasound is the best test treatment for these ranges from wearing compression stockings to more invasive approaches like lasers and even vein removal ask your doctor if you are concerned about developing or having varicose veins
