cosmetic concern. Common risk factors include family history, age, pregnancy, hormonal changes, sun exposure, injury, and sitting or standing for long periods.
If spider veins appear suddenly, spread quickly, bleed, become painful, or show up with swelling or skin changes, a clinician can help determine whether they are only cosmetic or part of a larger vein problem.
Long Sitting or Standing Can Put Pressure on Leg Veins
Your leg veins work against gravity to move blood upward. When you sit or stand for long stretches, your calf muscles are not
