The condition is unique to humans but experts say there are five ways you can dramatically cut the risk
Nurses, hairdressers and teachers are some of the workers likely to get varicose veins, an expert has warned. September marks Vascular Disease Awareness Month and it’s estimated roughly one in three people will suffer from unsightly, bulging blood vessels at some point in their lives.
“The problem isn’t a new one. They have always been around, in fact there’s records of varicose veins in Roman times. We tend to see a lot of hairdressers, nurses and teachers in the clinic because if you’ve got a problem with your valves and then you’re on your feet all day, you’re likely to get varicose veins.”
Genetics play a big part, Dr Bratby warned, although there are certain things people can do to improve the health of their veins. He said: “Keeping healthy, eating well, not eating too many ultra-processed foods, looking after your weight and exercising as much as you can are all good for many reasons, including your arterial health.”