Top 5 Reasons You Might Get Varicose Veins
Many factors could leads to varicose veins, but here are the top ones.
- Your age: The older you are, the more likely you are to develop varicose veins. Typically ages 50 plus starts seeing a decline in vein health and weakening veins.
- Your Hormones: Hormonal changes have been known to lead to varicose veins. Pregnancy tends to be the leading reason since the blood in the system multiplies greatly with a baby on board. This adds pressure to the veins of the mother which can lead to the veins enlarging and becoming varicose veins. Menopause can also cause similar issues.
- Your Genes: A family history of vein issues, especially varicose veins, typically mean you may see them in your lifetime too.
- Sedentary Lifestyles: Sitting a lot can cause a lot of damage to veins. When you sit (or even stand) for a long time, it’s much harder for your veins to work properly. They work much harder to get the blood pumping throughout your body.
- Obesity: Extra weight, of any kind can cause extra pressure on your veins and therefore lead to varicose veins. Additionally, it may be harder to see them visually because of the excess fat carried on the body – which can lead to bigger issues down the road if not treated.
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