Facts and Myths related to Varicose Vein Disease
                     Facts and Myths related to Varicose Vein Disease
There are various myths related to Varicose Vein in the mind of common people 
which worsen the disease among them. Dr. Rajendra Bansal  Varicose Veins 
Specialist in Jaipur describe below myths related to Varicose Vein and actual 
Facts related to them which help them in curing disease and lives a Healthy Life.
Myth: Varicose Vein occur only in Women
Fact-  Varicose Veins are mostly found in ladies, but men are also affected by this 
disease. Around one-fourth of mature ladies are experiencing problems related to 
varicose veins, while 10-15 % of men are affected by this disease.
Myth: Only Elder persons are affected by Varicose Vein
Fact- Risk of Varicose vein disease increases with the growing age but young 
people can also get affected it.
Myth: Running can cause varicose veins
Fact-  Exercise is good for the circulation of blood either it is running or any other 
kind of exercise. It is only a myth  that running is the cause of Varicose Vein 
Problem
Myth: Varicose veins are only a Cosmetic Issue
Fact- Symptoms like bleeding, discoloration of the skin may occur due to Varicose 
Veins which are not so common, along with cramping and swelling of legs. So, 
treatment is necessary for Varicose Veins like any other disease because you never 
know when this disease becomes a nightmare for you.
Myth: Varicose Veins are always visible
Fact- In a large number of cases Varicose Veins are visible but if they are in the 
deeper section of your body, you are not able to see.
Myth: Standing Job cause Varicose Veins
Fact- It is not necessary that if you are doing a standing job like teaching or as a 
flight attendant, then you will suffer from varicose veins. There may be a chance that
you may be a victim of Varicose Vein. Research is going on whether it is the cause 
or work as a catalyst in showing symptoms of Varicose Veins.
Myth: Lifestyle changes will not help you in Varicose Vein Disease
Fact-  If you opt active lifestyle and start doing exercise regularly then it can helpful 
for you. Obesity worsens Varicose Veins disease while keeping a healthy weight, 
wearing compression stocking helps you a lot.
Myth: Only Surgery is a treatment for Varicose veins Disease
Fact- Earlier the only available treatment for Varicose Vein was Surgical Stripping of 
affected vein from the body. But now a number of options are available such as 
EVLT, RFA, MOCA which are less critical to the patient and have minimal recovery 
time.
Myth: It is difficult to recover after varicose vein treatment
Fact- New Medical Treatment of Varicose Vein have much less recovery time. 
Patients can return in daily life within the same day after treatment.