Are there longterm post-EVLT restrictions regarding weight training?

I had EVLT procedure done about six years ago. Everything was fine up until recently when I started to do heavy weight training exercises with my trainer. I've noticed that my varicose veins started showing again and the so called "nurses vein" became a problem. Should I stop weight training?

Answers from doctors (13)


Ozark Regional Vein Center

Published on Dec 26, 2012

If there was any venous insufficiency caused by the weight training, stopping will not likely help. It's more likely that you have a new vein with valvular failure. A venous consultation to see what is going on is probably the best option.

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Answered by Ozark Regional Vein Center

If there was any venous insufficiency caused by the weight training, stopping will not likely help. It's more likely that you have a new vein with valvular failure. A venous consultation to see what is going on is probably the best option.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


North Shore Vein Center

Published on Dec 26, 2012

Return to the physician and get a recheck, as well as an additional ultrasound.

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Answered by North Shore Vein Center

Return to the physician and get a recheck, as well as an additional ultrasound.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Treatment and Aesthetic Center

Published on Dec 20, 2012

Stop the weight training and see a vein treatment specialist. You probably did not completely close the vein that was treated and it has opened up completely which results in the incompetence in the vein and causes more veins to appear. Weight training causes this to develop rapidly, so stop the training until you see a specialist.

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Answered by Vein Treatment and Aesthetic Center

Stop the weight training and see a vein treatment specialist. You probably did not completely close the vein that was treated and it has opened up completely which results in the incompetence in the vein and causes more veins to appear. Weight training causes this to develop rapidly, so stop the training until you see a specialist.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vein Clinic of North Carolina

Published on Dec 19, 2012

Extreme heavy weight lifting is not the best for your veins once you know you have the tendency to develop enlarged veins. If you have the tendency to develop leaking valves in your veins, it is not uncommon to have more as time passes. I would recommend that you have an evaluation with an ultrasound to reevaluate how your veins are doing.

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Answered by Vein Clinic of North Carolina

Extreme heavy weight lifting is not the best for your veins once you know you have the tendency to develop enlarged veins. If you have the tendency to develop leaking valves in your veins, it is not uncommon to have more as time passes. I would recommend that you have an evaluation with an ultrasound to reevaluate how your veins are doing.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Advanced Vein Center

Published on Dec 11, 2012

There are no long term restrictions.

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Answered by Advanced Vein Center

There are no long term restrictions.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Intermountain Vein Center

Published on Dec 10, 2012

New varices just mean that you probably have reflux in other veins in your legs and those varices are the visible symptoms of that reflux. A new ultrasound would be beneficial to find out which veins are the problem and which treatment would be best.

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Answered by Intermountain Vein Center

New varices just mean that you probably have reflux in other veins in your legs and those varices are the visible symptoms of that reflux. A new ultrasound would be beneficial to find out which veins are the problem and which treatment would be best.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Smith Vein Institute, LLC

Published on Dec 10, 2012

No, I wouldn't stop weight training, but I would get my veins reevaluated. You may have involvement of new veins.

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Answered by Smith Vein Institute, LLC

No, I wouldn't stop weight training, but I would get my veins reevaluated. You may have involvement of new veins.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Heart and Vein Center

Published on Dec 10, 2012

I believe that you need a re-evaluation by a vein specialist. Only the full evaluation will help to understand why you have recurrent varicose veins and what can be done to resolve your problem.

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Answered by Heart and Vein Center

I believe that you need a re-evaluation by a vein specialist. Only the full evaluation will help to understand why you have recurrent varicose veins and what can be done to resolve your problem.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

Published on Dec 10, 2012

No, weight lifting should not cause the veins, though it might bring them out temporarily.

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Answered by Bella MD Laser Vein and Aesthetic Center

No, weight lifting should not cause the veins, though it might bring them out temporarily.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Arizona Vein Specialists

Published on Dec 10, 2012

Not necessarily. This far out, effects on veins are independent of the EVLT.

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Answered by Arizona Vein Specialists

Not necessarily. This far out, effects on veins are independent of the EVLT.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Vanish Vein and Laser Center

Published on Dec 10, 2012

There are no long term restrictions following EVLT. It sounds as if you may have had another valve in some vein open leading to the new varicose veins. You should have a new venous reflux exam. Recurrent varicose veins are usually due to an underlying new reflux problem. As an aside, weight training can increase the intra-abdominal pressure and could lead to valvular insufficiency.

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Answered by Vanish Vein and Laser Center

There are no long term restrictions following EVLT. It sounds as if you may have had another valve in some vein open leading to the new varicose veins. You should have a new venous reflux exam. Recurrent varicose veins are usually due to an underlying new reflux problem. As an aside, weight training can increase the intra-abdominal pressure and could lead to valvular insufficiency.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


Advanced Vein & Laser Centre, Ltd.

Published on Dec 10, 2012

No, there are no longterm post-EVLT restrictions regarding weight training.

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Answered by Advanced Vein & Laser Centre, Ltd.

No, there are no longterm post-EVLT restrictions regarding weight training.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


More About Doctor Laser Vein Center

Published on Dec 10, 2012

Great question. There are some restrictions with regards to lifting heavy weight after an EVLT. Most doctors recommend avoiding any heavy lifting (perhaps 20 lbs or more) for a week or two, and some for up to 6 weeks. I would check with your doctor, but most do not have restrictions after 6 weeks.

Answered by Laser Vein Center (View Profile)

Great question. There are some restrictions with regards to lifting heavy weight after an EVLT. Most doctors recommend avoiding any heavy lifting (perhaps 20 lbs or more) for a week or two, and some for up to 6 weeks. I would check with your doctor, but most do not have restrictions after 6 weeks.

Published on Jul 11, 2012


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