{"id":9028,"date":"2024-08-24T19:15:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-25T00:15:00","guid":{"rendered":"\/?p=9028"},"modified":"2026-07-23T13:33:41","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T19:33:41","slug":"being-overweight-may-be-the-cause-of-varicose-veins-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/salcedomedicalcenter\/being-overweight-may-be-the-cause-of-varicose-veins-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Being Overweight May Be The Cause of Varicose Veins"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>By Salcedo Medical Center and Vein Institute | Posted on August 24, 2024.<\/p>\n<p>We all know them, varicose veins- those that appear visible mostly on the legs and feet, identifiable by their snaky shape and their purple or blue color. Varicose veins can occur for various reasons, one of them being excess weight. Here\u2019s a closer look at how being overweight can lead to the development of varicose veins and what can be done to manage or prevent them!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-8941 size-full\" title=\"Woman with varicose veins on legs 466951561 optimized 200\" src=\"https:\/\/salcedomedicalcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/AdobeStock_466951561_optimized_200.jpeg\" alt=\"Woman with varicose veins on legs 466951561 optimized 200\" width=\"1080\" height=\"631\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/salcedomedicalcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/AdobeStock_466951561_optimized_200.jpeg 1080w, https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/salcedomedicalcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/AdobeStock_466951561_optimized_200-300x175.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/salcedomedicalcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/AdobeStock_466951561_optimized_200-1024x598.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/salcedomedicalcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/AdobeStock_466951561_optimized_200-150x88.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/salcedomedicalcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/AdobeStock_466951561_optimized_200-768x449.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>How Excess Weight Can Cause Varicose Veins<\/h2>\n<p>The veins have valves which help blood flow one way or the other. Carrying excess weight can strain your veins, affecting blood circulation and potentially harming the small valves that assist in maintaining blood flow. With the increased pressure, the valves can break and become weak. When this occurs, blood can accumulate in the veins. In addition, Varicose Veins usually impact the veins on the surface. However with severe cases, blood cots can develop in deeper veins which is related to deep vain\u00a0<a href=\"\/7-symptoms-of-vein-thrombosis-dvt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">thrombosis<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>How To Prevent Varicose Veins Due To Excess Weight<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-9505 alignright\" title=\"AdobeStock 229940325 optimized 200\" src=\"https:\/\/salcedomedicalcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AdobeStock_229940325_optimized_200-300x200.jpeg\" alt=\"AdobeStock 229940325 optimized 200\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/salcedomedicalcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AdobeStock_229940325_optimized_200-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/salcedomedicalcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AdobeStock_229940325_optimized_200-150x100.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/salcedomedicalcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AdobeStock_229940325_optimized_200-768x513.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/salcedomedicalcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/AdobeStock_229940325_optimized_200.jpeg 1010w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Healthy Diet:<\/strong>\u00a0Maintaining a healthy diet is very important to every aspect of life. Remember to avoid over processed foods and drinks. It is important to maintain the correct balance for a diet. Keep an eye on your fiber, protein, minerals, and vitamins!\u00a0 A healthy diet will not only keep you happy, but your veins happy too!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li><b><u><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8405 alignright\" title=\"Old Couple Running 536589055\" src=\"https:\/\/salcedomedicalcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Old-Couple-Running-536589055-300x220.jpg\" alt=\"Old Couple Running 536589055\" width=\"300\" height=\"220\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/salcedomedicalcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Old-Couple-Running-536589055-300x220.jpg 300w, https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/salcedomedicalcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Old-Couple-Running-536589055-1024x751.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/salcedomedicalcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Old-Couple-Running-536589055-150x110.jpg 150w, https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/salcedomedicalcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Old-Couple-Running-536589055-768x563.jpg 768w, https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/salcedomedicalcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Old-Couple-Running-536589055.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Exercise:<\/u><\/b>\u00a0Many believe that to exercise properly one must follow intense workout routines and visit the gym nearly every day. However research shows that even an exercise such as walking can be quite effective. Walking can even have amazing benefits such as lowering the risk of diabetes, stroke and cardiovascular disease.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2592 alignleft\" title=\"Before After 03 2023 Free Screening e1711145651185 1024x973\" src=\"https:\/\/salcedomedicalcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Before-After-03-2023-Free-Screening-e1711145651185-1024x973-1-300x285.png\" alt=\"Before After 03 2023 Free Screening e1711145651185 1024x973\" width=\"300\" height=\"285\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/salcedomedicalcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Before-After-03-2023-Free-Screening-e1711145651185-1024x973-1-300x285.png 300w, https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/salcedomedicalcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Before-After-03-2023-Free-Screening-e1711145651185-1024x973-1-150x143.png 150w, https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/salcedomedicalcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Before-After-03-2023-Free-Screening-e1711145651185-1024x973-1-768x730.png 768w, https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/salcedomedicalcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Before-After-03-2023-Free-Screening-e1711145651185-1024x973-1.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;re not alone though, as so many suffer from Varicose Veins, and so many solutions to them! Contact Dr. Hector Salcedo and his medical team!<\/p>\n<p>Are You Experiencing Varicose Veins? We can help!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-9507 size-large\" title=\"Salcedo Staff 2021 Opt\" src=\"https:\/\/salcedomedicalcenter.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Salcedo_Staff_HP2-1024x535.jpg\" alt=\"Salcedo Staff HP2\" width=\"1024\" height=\"535\" srcset=\"https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/salcedomedicalcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Salcedo_Staff_HP2-1024x535.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/salcedomedicalcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Salcedo_Staff_HP2-300x157.jpg 300w, https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/salcedomedicalcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Salcedo_Staff_HP2-150x78.jpg 150w, https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/salcedomedicalcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Salcedo_Staff_HP2-768x401.jpg 768w, https:\/\/new.yourportaldesign.com\/ypdev2\/salcedomedicalcenter\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/Salcedo_Staff_HP2.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Call us now by clicking the number below to book your complimentary vein screening.<\/h4>\n<h4>Your treatment may be covered by your health insurance. Call us to find out if we can assist you!<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"tel:7732273132\">773-227-3132<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/salcedomedicalcenter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/salcedomedicalcenter\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/salcedomedctr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">X-twitter<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@salcedomedicalandveininstitute\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Youtube<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Salcedo Medical Center and Vein Institute | Posted on August 24, 2024. We all know them, varicose veins- those that appear visible mostly on the legs and feet, identifiable by their snaky shape and their purple or blue color. Varicose veins can occur for various reasons, one of them being excess weight. 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