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Varicose Veins Rise Among Younger Indians, Doctors Report
Varicose veins are increasingly being seen among Indians in their 30s and 40s, according to a Times Now report. Clinical reviews estimate that about 22 million women and 11 million men aged…
The Story in Brief
Varicose veins are increasingly being seen among Indians in their 30s and 40s, according to a Times Now report. Clinical reviews estimate that about 22 million women and 11 million men aged 40 to 80 in India have the condition. Other estimates put prevalence among adult Indians at 15 to 20 percent. Age and genetics remain factors, but long commutes, desk-based work, prolonged standing, obesity and limited exercise can add to the risk. Untreated disease may cause swelling, skin discolouration and venous ulcers.
The report says Avis Vascular Centre has expanded to more than 30 locations across seven states, offering minimally invasive procedures including laser treatment, radiofrequency ablation and foam sclerotherapy. It claims more than 90 percent success rates, though the report does not provide the study design or patient follow-up behind that figure. Modern treatment has increasingly replaced open vein-stripping surgery, with many procedures performed under local anaesthesia and often without an overnight stay.
The Indian Opinion
Calling varicose veins India’s fastest-growing lifestyle disorder may be a promotional overreach, since the report gives no national trend data or comparison with other diseases. The condition is also not simply a product of office work, and treatment choice depends on clinical assessment, not a clinic’s menu of procedures. Claims of success should be judged through independent, long-term outcomes, complication rates and costs. Will public data confirm the reported 90 percent success rate across different patient groups?
Source: timesnownews.com
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