![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/teachers-hairdressers-nurses-are-at-greater-risk-of-roman-health-condition/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/side-view-teacher-explaining-mathematics-815977406.jpg&description=OCCUPATIONAL HAZARD Published : 16:26, 22 Sep 2023 TEACHERS, hairdressers and nurses are at greater risk of varicose veins, experts have warned. The professions tend to involve standing for long periods, which reportedly makes people more likely to develop the painful condition. 2 Teachers, nurses and hairdressers are at increased risk of varicose veins, an expert warns Credit: Getty 2 Varicose veins can be blue or purple and look lumpy, bulging or twisted Credit: Getty Dr Mark Bratby, a consultant interventional radiologist and medical director at Veincentre, told The Express : "Varicose veins are an anatomical problem. "Only humans have them because we stand upright. "The problem isn't a new one. They have always been around, in fact there's records of varicose veins in Roman times. "We tend to see a lot of hairdressers, nurses and teachers in the clinic because if you've got a problem with your valves and then you're on your feet all day, you're likely to get varicose veins." This suggests other jobs such as those in retail, housekeeping, hospitality and construction would also be hazardous. The NHS says: "Some research suggests jobs that require long periods of standing may increase your risk of getting varicose veins. "This is because your blood does not flow as easily when you're standing for long periods of time." Varicose veins are swollen and enlarged veins that usually occur on the legs and feet. They can be blue or dark purple, and often look lumpy, bulging or twisted. Sometimes they're painless, but other times they can be accompanied by: Aching, heavy and uncomfortable legs Swollen feet and ankles A burning or throbbing sensation in the legs Muscle cramps in the legs, particularly at night Dry, itchy and thin skin over the affected vein They can also hike the likelihood of developing blood clots , which can be dangerous. Symptoms are usually worse during warm weather, or if you've been standing up for long periods. The condition is largely genetic, but){kind=link}
TEACHERS, hairdressers and nurses are at greater risk of varicose veins, experts have warned.
The professions tend to involve standing for long periods, which reportedly makes people more likely to develop the painful condition.
Dr Mark Bratby, a consultant interventional radiologist and medical director at Veincentre, told The Express: “Varicose veins are an anatomical problem.
“Only humans have them because we stand upright.
“The problem isn’t a new one. They have always been around, in fact there’s records of varicose veins in Roman times.