Varicose and Spider Veins – Who usually has varicose veins and spider veins?

Who usually has varicose veins and spider veins?

 

According to the U.S. Department of Health & Human Services,Many factors increase a person’s chances of developing varicose or spider veins. These include:

• Increasing Age


• Pregnancy. During pregnancy there is a huge increase in the amount of blood in the body. This can cause veins to enlarge. The expanding uterus also puts pressure on the veins. Varicose veins usually improve within 3 months after delivery. A growing number of abnormal veins usually appear with each additional pregnancy


• Having family members with vein problems or being born with weak vein valves


• Hormonal changes. These occur during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. Taking birth control pills and other medicines containing estrogen and progesterone also increase the risk of varicose or spider veins


• Obesity, leg injury, prolonged standing and other things that weaken vein valves


• Sun exposure, which can cause spider veins on the cheeks or nose of a fair-skinned person