Question: What causes Varicose Veins?
One clear factor is heredity in over 80% of varicose vein cases. The second most common cause involves the hormonal influences that specifically affect women, e.g. pregnancy and circulating hormones. Obesity is becoming recognized as a scientifically proven independent risk factor for developing varicose veins and chronic venous insufficiency. Other contributing factors include occupations that involve prolonged standing, sitting and/or trauma to the leg.
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