Varicose Veins Natural Treatment

If you have varicose veins your legs may feel heavy or tired during the day.  You’ll notice that when you stand on your legs for too long your symptoms will increase.  Some people who have varicose veins will also have cramping at night.  If you have severe varicose veins there is also a slightly increased chance of developing a deep vein thrombosis.  This is a condition that requires immediate medical attention. (1)

Risk Factors for Varicose Veins

Researchers have identified several factors that increase the risk of developing varicose veins which include a family history, obesity, lack of exercise, smoking, standing or sitting for long periods of time each day or having a deep vein thrombosis.  Interestingly, women are more likely to develop varicose veins than men are and they often appear between the ages of 30 and 70.