Varicose Veins | PortalCLÍNIC
Channel: Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
Date: 29/06/2018

Varicose veins are swollen or enlarged veins that turn a blue or brown colour that makes them visible under the skin, and sometimes, palpable. They affect 7 out of 10 people, mainly women and older adults. Although a hereditary factor has a significant role, lifestyle is also a determining factor in their appearance. To prevent them, it is essential to perform exercise, and avoid sedentarism and obesity.