Disease Information : Varicose Veins : Risk Factors

Varicose Veins : Risk Factors

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Risk Factors for the Development of Varicose Veins

The most important factors leading to the development of varicose veins include:

• Heredity
• Prolonged standing
• Increasing age
• Heavy lifting
• Prior superficial or deep vein clots
• Female gender
• Multiple pregnancies.

Less physical activity, a higher blood pressure, and obesity have also been linked with the presence of varicose veins in females.

Varicose Veins section was last modified: December 21, 2010 - 06:08 pm

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