Are varicose veins hereditary?

Dr Alex Vesey is our expert consultant vascular surgeon who heads up our varicose vein team at McKeown Medical. Here, he discusses whether varicose veins are hereditary.

Published by Dr Alex Vesey

Date posted — 15.08.24

Varicose veins can be hereditary, meaning they commonly run in families. We often see people in the clinic who say “my legs look just like my mum’s or my dad’s”.

If a close relative, like a parent or grandparent, has varicose veins, you are more likely to develop them as well. While heredity is a significant risk factor, other factors such as age, gender, obesity, and prolonged standing or sitting can also contribute.

We offer a range of treatment options for varicose veins including VenaSeal™ – the most up to date method of treating varicose veins that causes less pain and allows you to get back to normal almost immediately, without the hassle of wearing bandages or compression stockings.

Get in touch with our friendly team and we’ll help you find the right varicose vein treatment for you.

Dr Alex Vesey

Our vascular surgery service is led by Dr Alex Vesey. Alex is a highly skilled vascular surgeon with extensive experience in diagnosing and treating a wide range of vascular conditions. With a focus on minimally invasive techniques, Dr. Vesey is dedicated to providing patients with the most advanced and effective treatments for venous diseases, with a particular interest in the treatment of varicose veins.

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