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Risk factors for varicose veins
Genetic disposition (history of varicose veins in the family)
Gender (1:3 females and 1:5 males are affected)
Pregnancy (30% in the first pregnancy, 55% during the second and following pregnancies)
Age (people over 55 are more prone and incidence progressively increases with age)
Risk factors for chronic venous insufficiency
Professionals needing prolonged standing and sitting
Gender (Women develop edema more often)
Obesity (CVI may develop even without reflux or venous obstruction)
Age (older people are more susceptible to developing the venous disease)
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Dr. Jaisom Chopra
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