Carefully! Varicose veins: an occupational disease of office workers

Varicose veins are a common disease among office workers. The reason is a predominantly sedentary lifestyle and prolonged exposure to uncomfortable positions.

The main risk groups are secretaries, accountants, programmers and system administrators. It is they who most often develop the so-called “computer varicose veins”. Sitting at a desk for a long time leads to stagnation of blood in the legs and weakening of the venous vessels. Sitting cross-legged is especially harmful.

Managers who fly a lot on airplanes, especially in economy class, are also susceptible to varicose veins. Spending a long time in an uncomfortable chair makes it difficult for venous blood to flow out of the legs. And frequent car trips through traffic jams overload the veins.

To prevent varicose veins, it is recommended to get up and stretch regularly, not sit cross-legged, and wear comfortable clothes and shoes. If swelling and heaviness appear in the legs, you should consult a phlebologist for examination and treatment. Modern methods make it possible to effectively combat varicose veins in the early stages.