This test below will help you to determine if you have a predisposition to the varicose veins or possibly already suffering from disease:
1. Does any of your parents has varicose veins?
- no – (0)
- one – (+1)
- both – (+2)
- parents and other relatives – (+3)
2. Are you sitting or standing for long periods of time during the day?
- no – (0)
- sometimes – (+1)
- often – (+2)
- constantly – (+3)
3. Do you have flat feet?
- no – (0)
- yes – (+3)
4. Are you overweight?
- no – (0)
- no more than 10 kg – (+1)
- 10–20 kg – (+2)
- more than 20 kg – (+3)
5. Do you like taking hot baths or visit the sauna?
- no – (0)
- sometimes – (+1)
- often – (+2)
- constantly – (+3)
6. Do you like wearing tight clothes?
- no – (0)
- sometimes – (+1)
- often – (+2)
- constantly – (+3)
7. Do you wear high-heeled shoes?
- no – (0)
- sometimes – (+1)
- often – (+2)
- constantly – (+3)
8. Do you lift weights often (meaning not only exercise, but also anything else, including carrying kids)?
- no – (0)
- sometimes – (+1)
- often – (+2)
- constantly – (+3)
9. Engaged in power sports, tennis, football, skiing, snowboarding, step aerobics?
- no – (0)
- sometimes – (+1)
- often – (+2)
- constantly – (+3)
10. Do you often travel by air?
- no – (0)
- once a year – (+1)
- 2–3 times a year – (+2)
- more than 3 times a year – (+3)
11. Do you have leg cramps at night?
- no – (0)
- sometimes – (+2)
- often – (+4)
- constantly – (+6)
12. Do your legs feel heavy and you may feel tingling in the legs and feet at the end of the day?
- no – (0)
- sometimes – (+1)
- often – (+2)
- constantly – (+4)
13. Have a habit of sitting tuck under his legs or sit cross-legged?
- no – (0)
- sometimes – (+1)
- often – (+2)
- constantly – (+3)
14. Whether visiting a swimming pool?
- no – (0)
- sometimes – (-1)
- often – (-2)
- constantly – (-3)
15. How often do you walk?
- rarely – (0)
- sometimes – (-1)
- often – (-2)
- constantly – (-4)
16. How often to eat vegetables and fruits?
- never – (+2)
- sometimes – (0)
- often – (-1)
- constantly – (-2)
17. For women: indicate the number of pregnancies
- none – (0)
- one – (+2)
- two – (+4)
- three or more – (+8)
Calculate your results.
Up to 10 points – Most likely, your are out of danger as of now. However, pay attention to the your legs, watch your weight and exercise.
From 10 to 24 points – Most likely you have an early vein disease. It's time to examine your veins and get a proper medical advice, and make some lifestyle modifications. Some of the unpleasant symptoms may be relieved by compression stockings.
From 24 to 53 points – High likelihood of having a varicose veins. Need to visit a vein doctor and have a check up and then discuss the management.