Do Varicose Veins Run in the Family?

Varicose veins and venous dysfunction do run in family. If one of your parents have varicose vein issues, the chances of you having varicose veins are 47%. This increases to 89% if both parents have the disease.

Varicose veins also have a gender bias. Women are at least twice more likely than men to have varicose vein disease, and this is especially true in women who has had pregnancies. Furthermore, in moms who suffer from varicose vein issues, symptoms tend to be worse in individuals who have had more children. This is not a coincidence. Pregnancy causes huge hormonal and physiologic changes in the female body, and women who has had more pregnancies do see some cumulative effects on their varicose veins.

Fortunately, varicose veins are very treatable with many modern, minimally-invasive vein procedures. If you live in the Fox Valley, give us a call to schedule your appointment.