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A member asked:
Can wearing support hose prevent varicose vein development?
7 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Hard to say: Even if you wear them 24/7 - your tissue will age/ weaken as you age. Look at your parents- you can look like them in the future. Staying fit/healthy can slow down but not prevent aging. If you already have varicosities at 31, get medical attention before the problem gets worse.
Answered 12/9/2013
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Probably not: At leaast 80% of thetime, the cause of varicose veins is that you inherited the tendency to develop them. Because of this, support can probably slow down the development of varicose veins but can't likely stop it all together.
Answered 1/2/2015
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No: It improves the varicose vein by providing mild compression
Answered 10/28/2017
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