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Is it normal for an 18-year-old to have spider veins already?
11 doctors weighed in across 4 answers
Spider veins: Spider veins can occur at ant age. If it is significant the you may want to see your zprimary care doctor to make sure nothing is causing the prominent veins.
Answered 4/25/2016
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Yes: Sv in that age group is not uncommon, and the risk factors are heredity, prolonged standing/sitting, pregnancy, obesity. If accompanied by leg pain, swelling, cramping, restless leg symptoms, then seek help of phlebologist by going to www.Phlebology.Org and put in zip code to find one close to you.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Common: Veins are hereditary aggravated by prolonged sitting, standing, pregnancies, heat, heavy lifting, trauma, etc.
Answered 8/28/2013
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Vein doctor: Yes, 18 year olds can have spider veins. Heredity is a factor, as well as prolonged sitting, standing, heavy lifting, pregnancies, hormones. Please look up a vein specialist: american college of phlebology: www.Phlebology.Org and put in your zip code.
Answered 12/24/2014
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