What are the main causes of spider veins?

Question

Hi,From a very young aged my legs started with spider-veins.Some days it is sore & can see literarily how more & more veins coming through.The main concern now is that i can see slowly veins appearing on my face.what is the cause & how do i stop this?

Answer 1

Heredity: We inherit the gene for weak vein walls, thus spider or varicose vein or weak vein valves, sometimes later in life after environmental or work issues affect us - like prolonged sitting, standing, heavy weight lifting, pregnancies, hot tubs, trauma to legs, hormones. Wearing medical support stockings, esp for work or airline travel and weight lifting and pregnancies can slow the progress.

Answer 2

UV or inherited: Some people hjave a tendency to develop spider veins. In addition, sun exposure may injure collagen and lead to spider veins. Occasionally spider vein may develop after trauma.

Answer 3

Heredity & hormones: Heredity and the hormones are the most likely causes. If you are taking a birth control pill, that can play a role as well. It probably doesn't have much to do with standing, inactivity, what shoes you wear, and your weight. Crossing your legs when you sit down doesn't play a role at all.

Answer 4

May be telangiectasi: It may be something else such as telangiectasias or small blood changes. Have then checked by a doctor becuase the can be associated with certain rheumatology conditions.

Answer 5

Genetics, pregnancy.: Spider veins, or more formally known as telangiectasias, are a common part of the aging process, and can appear in multiple areas of the body, but are typically seen in the legs, face, neck and chest. The most common causes include family history or genetics, pregnancy, trauma, hormonal influences, and occupations or activities where one sits ar stands for prolonged periods.

Answer 6

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

Answer 7

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

Answer 8

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.

Answer 9

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.

Answer 10

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.

Answer 11

See below: Spider veins can be caused by other conditions, but telangiectasias can be seen with lupus.

Answer 12

Yes : The telangiectasias can be seen with lupus are a type of " spider vein" they are usually seen in sun exposed areas.

Answer 13

Heredity: Far and away, the major cause of varicose and spider veins is heredity. Other factors can contribute to their development if you have inherited a tendency to get varicose veins in the first place. These include prolonged standing, age, pregnancy, hormones, and trauma. Surprisingly, obesity has not been shown to be a cause of varicose veins. It does increase the risk of complications though.

Answer 14

Many factors.: Varicose veins are usually due to leaking(refluxing) vein valves. Spider veins could be due to this as well but hereditary plays a key role. Factors that would increase your risk of developing either type of vein would be pregnancies in females and the greater the number, the greater the risk, hereditary, increasing age, hormones, standing or sitting in place and sometimes localized trauma.

Answer 15

Genetics & Leg Veins: Spider veins & varicose veins are typically inherited as a genetic familial condition. Underlying vein valve weakness & vein wall abnormalities are to blame. Others factors that can accelerate the process are pregnancies, prolonged standing occupations, & trauma. Female gender & increased aging also have increased incidence. Varicose veins are more serious & should be assessed by vascular surgeon.

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