Causes of Varicose Veins
User reported causes of Varicose Veins based on their intuition.
| Cause | Agree |
|---|---|
| Genetics | 74% |
| Aging | 62% |
| Prolonged Sitting | 61% |
| Prolonged Standing | 49% |
| Being Overweight | 45% |
| Sitting With One Leg Under the Other | 38% |
| Pregnancy | 37% |
| Wearing Tight Socks | 36% |
| Cold Exposure | 15% |
| Pelvis Alignment Compressing on Nerves, Arteries, Veins, Lymphatics | 12% |
Treatments
User-reported effectiveness in treating Varicose Veins
| Treatment | Major Improvement | Moderate Improvement | Much Worse | No Effect | Worse | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Exercise | 8% | 28% | 3% | 60% | 3% | 40 |
| Homeopathy | 0% | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 1 |
| Laser Surgery | 100% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 3 |
| Lose Excess Weight | 9% | 45% | 9% | 36% | 0% | 22 |
| Endovenous Laser Ablation | 50% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 0% | 2 |
| Compression Stockings | 17% | 33% | 6% | 44% | 0% | 18 |
| Horse Chestnut Seed Extract | 0% | 67% | 0% | 33% | 0% | 3 |
| No Cross-Legged Sitting | 5% | 40% | 0% | 55% | 0% | 20 |
| Elevate Legs | 13% | 31% | 3% | 50% | 3% | 32 |
| Osteopathic Manual Therapy | 0% | 50% | 0% | 50% | 0% | 2 |
| Vein Stripping | 50% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 50% | 2 |
| Low-Salt, High-Fiber Diet | 6% | 44% | 6% | 44% | 0% | 16 |
| Low-Heeled Shoes | 6% | 32% | 3% | 58% | 0% | 31 |
| Catheter-Assisted Procedures | 50% | 0% | 50% | 0% | 0% | 2 |
| Wearing Loose Clothes | 4% | 25% | 4% | 67% | 0% | 24 |
| Sclerotherapy | 0% | 20% | 0% | 60% | 20% | 5 |
| Endoscopic Vein Surgery | 0% | 0% | 50% | 50% | 0% | 2 |
Predictors
Below is the change in Varicose Veins seen after the predictor is higher than average.
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Predictors Label
Varicose Veins Info
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Variable Name | Varicose Veins |
| Aggregation Method | MEAN |
| Analysis Performed At | 2020-03-02 |
| Duration of Action | 24 hours |
| Maximum Allowed Value | 5 out of 5 |
| Minimum Allowed Value | 1 out of 5 |
| Number of Aggregate Predictors | 0 |
| Number of Aggregate Outcomes | 0 |
| Number of Measurements | 0 |
| Number of Measurements (including those generated by tagged, joined, or child variables) | 0 |
| Public | true |
| Onset Delay | 0 seconds |
| Unit | 1 to 5 Rating |
| User Variables | 0 |
| Variable Category | Symptoms |
| Variable ID | 86922 |