Possible for tight clothes to cause varicose veins

Scott E. Kasden, MD answers: Do tight clothes cause varicose veins?

Do tight fitting clothing (Bike Shorts, compression shorts) contribute to varicose or spider veins?  Thanks!


Scott E. Kasden, MD
9 months ago
By Scott E. Kasden, MD - Dallas Plastic Surgeon

Anything that obstructs blood return from the legs causes increased back pressure, and this could lead to vericose veins and spider veins.

Also, standing in one place without moving your leg muscles will contribute to this as well.

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