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Beware! Mumbai doctors warn high heels raising risk of varicose veins in Indian working women
Updated On: 11 May, 2026 02:21 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Wearing high heels for extended periods affects calf muscle function, while prolonged standing reduces healthy blood circulation in the legs. Doctors warn that early symptoms are often ignored, increasing the risk of complications

High heels are one of several reasons why Indian working women are getting varicose veins. Photo Courtesy: Pexels
Even as women are busy balancing their work goals and personal life, Mumbai doctors are raising concerns about the increasing number of young working women developing Varicose Veins due to prolonged standing hours, sedentary work routines, pregnancy, and frequent use of high heels.
Women working in professions such as healthcare, teaching, hospitality, retail, aviation, and corporate sectors are increasingly reporting symptoms related to poor vein health at a younger age. Many women continue to ignore early warning signs such as leg pain, heaviness, swelling, cramps, itching, and visible blue or twisted veins, assuming them to be temporary discomfort caused by work stress or fatigue.
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