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What Causes Spider Veins?
Spider veins have many underlying causes. While you can avoid some causes of spider veins, others, such as genetics, may cause them to develop regardless of what you do. Common causes of spider veins include:
- Genetics
- Hormones, especially those that affect women
- Sun exposure
- Stress on the facial veins (such as with a chronic cough)
- Age-related weakening of the vein walls
- Long periods of sitting or standing
Maintaining a healthy lifestyle with regular physical activity is the best way to keep your circulatory system healthy. Age-related changes to the vein walls occur even in people without other risk factors.
What are the Symptoms of Spider Veins?
Spider veins generally do not have any symptoms. Spider veins related to an underlying venous insufficiency, which usually occur around the ankles, may itch, burn, or feel swollen. Uncomplicated spider veins usually cause no discomfort. Dr. Cutchen can assess your spider veins and determine whether they represent a deeper concern.