April 2023

Varicose veins occur as a result of weak or damaged vein walls and valves within veins. Numerous things contribute to this condition and increase the risks of developing varicose veins – but what role do obesity and being overweight play?

When you hear the term “varicose veins”, your first thought is those unsightly blue or purple veins in the legs – correct? Leg varicose veins are by far the most common – but the condition can occur elsewhere in the body, either alongside or independent of the presence of…