Varicose Veins : Risk Factors
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: April 16, 2008 - 01:12 pm
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