Can Varicose Veins Be Prevented?

How Can I Prevent Varicose Veins?

Unfortunately you can't. Varicose veins are caused by numerous factors, including heredity. However, you can lessen your chances by staying in shape. Regular cardiovascular exercise strengthens the circulatory system while keeping off excess weight.

Obesity is one of the leading causes of vein disease with all the extra weight placing pressure on the venous system and making normal circulation extremely difficult. Pregnant women often get varicose veins as well, because of the extra weight and the pressure the baby puts on the venous system.

Some people who feel the effects of varicose veins are able to eliminate their symptoms by wearing compression stockings to aid in circulation. Others need minimally invasive treatment from a Vein Specialist.

In the YouTube video below we interviewed a Chicago woman who had "pins and needles" stabbing pains in her legs that began during pregnancy. After an ultrasound exam of her venous system it was determined she needed to have a complex surgical and laser vein removal treatment combination that is covered by Medicare & most insurance. 

Chicago Varicose Veins Removal Patient Review 

"The symptoms started during pregnancy. It felt like pins and needles stabbing my legs. If I sit for too long my legs also get tired and heavy," she said. 

Normally she would only need Endovenous Laser Therapy (EVLT), but her veins were swollen to 6 times the normal size. So her Vein Surgeon had to surgically remove a segment of the vein and tie it off while closing the other end with EVLT, removing the diseased veins from her system all together.

Fortunately, she found the best Vein Clinic in Chicago for her varicose veins. At her 2 week follow up exam she was extremely happy with the results. "The pain in my legs is gone! I was shocked. It was what I wanted, but I didn't think it would work this good. I would definitely recommend this treatment to anyone suffering from varicose veins," she said.

We are fortunate to live in a large market with access to some of the world's best surgeons. Many people afflicted from pain, swelling and restlessness in their legs needs to know that Vein Clinics in Chicago specialize in treating varicose veins  and these treatments are covered by Medicare and most insurance. 

You can't prevent varicose veins altogether, but you can remove them and their symptoms after seeing a qualified Vein Specialist.