Risk Factors for Varicose Veins<\/h5><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Though nearly anyone at any age can develop varicose veins, there are certain factors that increase your chances of developing them. These risk factors include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

• Family history \u2013<\/strong> If you have family members with varicose veins, your risk of developing them increase, especially if the family members are men<\/li>
• Sedentary lifestyle \u2013<\/strong> Staying in one position for too long, especially if you are standing or sitting all day, may force the veins in your legs to work.<\/li>
• Overweight <\/strong>\u2013 Carrying extra weight can put extra pressure and stress on your veins, increasing the likelihood of you developing varicose veins.<\/li>
• Pregnancy <\/strong>\u2013 The weight gain, the increased fluid volume, and hormones add more pressure to the veins in your legs. Many women find the varicose veins they develop during pregnancy usually go away within 1 year.<\/li>
• Aging \u2013 <\/strong>This is typically caused by normal \u201cwear and tear\u201d that may cause your veins to weaken or the valves to malfunction.<\/li>
• Gender \u2013 <\/strong>Women tend to get varicose veins more often than men. This is believed to be because of hormonal changes that occur during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause.<\/li>
• Tobacco \u2013 <\/strong>Tobacco use increases your changes of develop varicose veins<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

  If you have any of these risk factors, it is important to check your body for early signs of varicose veins on a regular basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  Signs and Symptoms of Varicose Veins<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

  Bulging, twisted veins are the only indication that you have varicose veins. Other signs and symptoms of varicose veins include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  • Swelling in your ankles and feet<\/li>
  • Painful, \u201cheavy\u201d or achy legs<\/li>
  • Leg cramps \u2013 especially at night<\/li>
  • Itchy legs<\/li>
  • Burning or throbbing sensations in your legs<\/li>
  • Skin changes such as redness, brown spots, and\/or thickening and hardening of the skin on the legs and ankles<\/li>
  • Ulcers or open wounds on the legs or ankles which are slow to heal<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    Although varicose veins themselves generally do not lead to long-term health problems, they usually worsen over time, so it is important to take care of them early.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    If you think you have varicose veins, make an appointment with Heritage Veins and Aesthetics for a consultation and evaluation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    To find out everything you need to know about varicose veins, browse our website to learn more.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    Do your legs sometimes feel heavy and achy? Do some of the veins on your legs appear twisted and enlarged? If so, you\u2019re not alone. With more than 30% of Americans living with varicose veins, this condition is very common. Your body\u2019s circulatory system is comprised of two types of vessels: arteries and veins. Arteries […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":39,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-37","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"yoast_head":"\n