Heart healthMedical tests & procedures

What increases my risk of having varicose veins?

Jan, 20130:49 watch
LearnCardiologyVaricose veinsWhat increases my risk of having varicose veins?

What increases my risk of having varicose veins?

00:00
-00:00

If you have a predisposition toward developing varicose veins, certain factors greatly increase your risk. In this video, vein specialist Luis Navarro, MD, explains the circumstances that can bring this problem on.

Up next

What increases my risk of having varicose veins?
0:49 - NOW PLAYING

What increases my risk of having varicose veins?

Jan 10, 2013

Can varicose and spider veins return even after treatment?
0:29

Can varicose and spider veins return even after treatment?

Dec 10, 2012

How have minimally invasive procedures changed varicose vein treatment?
1:30

How have minimally invasive procedures changed varicose vein treatment?

Dec 10, 2012

How can I prevent varicose veins and spider veins?
1:30

How can I prevent varicose veins and spider veins?

Nov 12, 2012

What are varicose veins?
1:37

What are varicose veins?

Nov 12, 2012

What is cryo-sclerotherapy?
1:30

What is cryo-sclerotherapy?

Dec 10, 2012

What causes spider veins?
0:37

What causes spider veins?

Jan 14, 2026

What procedures help treat varicose veins?
4:03

What procedures help treat varicose veins?

Nov 14, 2012

How are varicose veins diagnosed?
1:30

How are varicose veins diagnosed?

Nov 12, 2012

Everything you need to know about varicose veins
1:54

Everything you need to know about varicose veins

Oct 30, 2013

How is sclerotherapy performed?
1:30

How is sclerotherapy performed?

Nov 12, 2012

Recommended for you

Dermatology
Are spider veins anything to worry about?
Article
Sleep medicine
Signs you should talk to a doctor about insomnia
Article
4 strategies to make surgery easier for your child
Article
Cardiology
When heart palpitations signal a more serious problem
Article
Family medicine
What is high blood pressure—and how to reduce your risk
Article
AskMDHow can I be more consistent?
AskMd LogoAskMd Logo
Privacy policyConsumer health data privacyTerms of use
Cookie policyYour privacy choices

© 2026 Sharecare, Inc.