Nearly half of the adult Hungarian population suffers from varicose veins

The formation of varicose veins is caused by the weakening of the walls of venous vessels and lymphatic vessels. This can often be a hereditary tendency, so those whose ancestors had the problem should place great emphasis on prevention. As people age, the elasticity of the vessel walls naturally decreases in both men and women, which increases the risk of developing varicose veins. The disease can occur regardless of gender and in many cases is the combined result of hormones (such as pregnancy or menopause) and/or other metabolic disorders.

The established, imperfect blood and lymph flow is further complicated by heavy or suddenly increased body weight, lifting heavy weights, static work and a sedentary lifestyle. As a result of the summer heat, the already dilated veins expand further, resulting in an increase in varicose veins and an increase in the volume of blood on the skin surface, which can lead to increased fluid loss, especially during sweating. Thus, to protect the blood vessels, it is recommended to drink 2.5-3 liters of water per day.