Varicose veins tend to be more common with age, too little exercise and too much sitting, as well as in those who are overweight. Both men and women can develop varicose veins.

Varicose veins can be painful and unsightly. Here’s how to treat them. Both men and women can get them. Self-care can often bring relief from swelling and achiness. May 5, 2025.

Although treatment for these veins is often cosmetic and can require paying out of pocket, I don’t dismiss how impactful these and larger varicose veins can be on people’s daily lives.