It is very likely that your varicose veins are hereditary.

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Most likely your varicose veins are due to genetics. Does your mother and/or father or grandparents have similar problems? I doubt there is anything you have done wrong and there is likely nothing you could have done to prevent it. One in three adults will have some insufficiency during their lifetime; it is a very common disease.

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Your condition is genetic. You should undergo an evaluation by a venous specialist.

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Many times, varicose veins are hereditary. Ask your family members.

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Like the other vein specialists explained, varicose veins are also caused by genetics, not just an unhealthy lifestyle. Therefore, if you have a parent or grandparent with varicose veins, you are more prone to developing them in your lifetime. Keep up the good work with your active, healthy lifestyle!

Published on Jul 11, 2012

Genetics play a huge role in who develops varicose veins. You probably inherited the gene from one of your parents.We all have a 20% chance of developing venous disease, which increases to 40% with one positive parent and 90% with both parents affected.

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The biggest risk factor for developing varicose veins is heredity. If both of your parents have varicose veins, your risk is about 90%. If one parent is affected, your risk drops to 50%. If neither have a history of varicose veins, your chance of developing them dips below 20%. Other risk factors include being female, pregnancy, and aging. It sounds like the last two risk factors don't currently apply to you. While there are many other factors that have been blamed as a cause for varicose veins, most are not scientifically proven at this time.

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The number one risk factor for varicose veins is family history. Excessive weight, sedentary lifestyle, pregnancy, and occupations requiring lots of standing can all aggravate the problem. Your veins would likely be worse if you did not maintain your active lifestyle.

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There are many reasons for varicose vein formation, the most common being genetics. Sometimes, however, varicose veins and valvular insufficiency can occur without any apparent etiology.

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Venous insufficiency is often attributed to genetics.

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Regardless of your activities, weight, diet, parity, and lifestyle habits, you inherited the condition from someone in your family (usually a parent). There's nothing you can do to alter your genetic make-up.

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My dear, it is heredity. You are to be commended for your healthy lifestyle and fitness routine. But alas, no matter how hard you workout, or how trim you stay, or how many times you walk your dog, it will not change the fact that you are predisposed to have venous issues. Now do not misunderstand me, all that you are doing is helping greatly in minimizing the effects of venous issues (i.e.: varicose veins, spider veins, venous incompetence, etc..). If you are not already wearing compression hose, you might find them helpful. Also, consider consulting with a vascular surgeon. All the very best.

Published on Jul 11, 2012