The first factor is sitting or standing for long periods of time. Blood flow is hindered when you are in the same position for long periods of time. Your muscles don't contract to send blood back to the heart.

The second is obesity. Extra weight due to obesity puts more pressure on the veins in your legs.

The third is the normal aging process which affects the valves in your veins causing them to malfunction.

The fourth factor is sex. Women have higher chances of developing varicose veins due to hormonal changes that affect the veins and

The fifth factor is heredity.

Disruption of daily activities due to difficulty walking or standing.

Pain or discomfort that is associated with varicose veins such as soreness, burning, throbbing, cramping, and swelling in the legs.

Other methods have not worked such as compression stockings or lifestyle changes.

Veins larger than 4mm.

Complications like phlebitis, leg swelling, or ulcers.

If your insurance company has determined that treatment is medically necessary, there are many procedures that your physician can recommend depending on the number and severity of the varicose veins.

Sclerotherapy: a solution is injected into the vein causing it to disappear.

Endovenous Laser Treatment (EVLT): in this varicose vein treatment Jericho a thin laser fiber is entered into the vein and heat is employed to make the vein seal shut.

Radiofrequency Occlusion (VNUS): the vein is heated causing it to contract and close.

Laser and Pulsed Light Treatments: a light beam is used to seal off the veins.

Ambulatory Phlebectomy: the varicose veins are removed through tiny incisions.

Vein Ligation: the vein is tied off through an incision to cut off the blood flow.

Vein Stripping: the upper end of the vein is tied off and then removed.