What are varicose veins?
You are not alone. Up to 40% of women and 20% of men suffer from symptoms such as tiredness and swelling of the legs.
Tired, heavy legs and prominent veins – experts estimate that these symptoms are experienced by more then 25% of the total German Population sufferers in Germany alone. Diseases of the veins therefore count among the most widespread conditions today. The primary causes include congenital connective tissue weakness, hormonal changes and long stretches of standing and sitting. Impaired veins are more than just a cosmetic problem – in the worst cases and in advanced stages, they can lead to painful skin ulcers if not treated.*Rabe, E. et al, Bonner Venenstudie der DGP, Phlebologie 1, 2003
