What causes spider veins? are they indicative of any health problem?

Many causes: certainly common in liver disease and obesity; however, old trauma, vasomotor instability, weight flucuations are just a few reasons.

Spider veins: Heredity, lots of standing, obesity, hormonal, pot menopause are some of the causes. Uncommon are increased pressure in the abdomen an skin trauma

Venous valves: Veins in your body have small valves that facilitate blood returning back to the heart to be oxygenated. Sometimes these valves fail or become insufficient. This causes increased backflow pressure and varicose / spider veins to arise. These are almost always benign, occurs in 45-55 percent of females, can be treated by dermatologist / vascular surgeons that specialize in laser treatment if needed.

Your Genes: Heredity is the biggest factor by far.After that trauma even a bruise can cause spider veins,standing in one place, obesity,pregnancy and other hormonal issue can cause spider veins.Often spider veins are just a cosmetic concern but they could be a sign of more significant vein circulation issues especially clustered around the ankle and or if associated with symptoms.See vein expert if concerned.

Usually benign: Spider vein formation is often an inherited trait, but usually requires something like pregnancy or obesity to facilitate their formation. Rarely, the suddent onset of new vascularity may suggest an acute illness.