One of the main factors behind varicose veins is hereditary, genetic transmission.
Although it is not quite accurate to call varicose veins a hereditary disease, their link to hereditary factors cannot be denied. People with a family history of varicose veins have a higher risk of developing them. In women whose two family members have varicose veins, this risk is thought to be about 90%.
When there is a genetic predisposition, the disease may appear at a younger age and in a more severe form. In such patients, venous insufficiency is found in a father, mother, sister, or brother.
Children of a parent who suffered from varicose veins in their 50s or 60s should also be careful and are advised to get examined as soon as they notice any symptom.
Varicose veins may be genetic, but they can be cured for good!
Information on this site is general and does not replace an examination by a doctor.