Why do some young people(25yrs) get broken veins in there legs?
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Many factors increase a person's chances of developing varicose or spider veins. These include:
* Increasing Age
* Having family members with vein problems or being born with weak vein valves
* Hormonal changes. These occur during puberty, pregnancy, and menopause. Taking birth control pills and other medicines containing estrogen and progesterone also increase the risk of varicose or spider veins
* Pregnancy. During pregnancy there is a huge increase in the amount of blood in the body. This can cause veins to enlarge. The expanding uterus also puts pressure on the veins. Varicose veins usually improve within 3 months after delivery. A growing number of abnormal veins usually appear with each additional pregnancy
* Obesity, leg injury, prolonged standing and other things that weaken vein valves
* Sun exposure, which can cause spider veins on the cheeks or nose of a fair-skinned person
How can I prevent varicose veins and spider veins?
Not all varicose and spider veins can be prevented. But some things can reduce your chances of getting new varicose and spider veins. These same things can help ease discomfort from the ones you already have:
* Wear Sunscreen to protect your skin from the sun and to limit spider veins on the face.
* Exercise regularly to improve your leg strength, circulation, and vein strength. Focus on exercises that work your legs, such as walking or running.
* Control your weight to avoid placing too much pressure on your legs.
* Do not cross your legs when sitting.
* Elevate your legs when resting as much as possible.
* Do not stand or sit for long periods of time. If you must stand for a long time, shift your weight from one leg to the other every few minutes. If you must sit for long periods of time, stand up and move around or take a short walk every 30 minutes.
* Wear elastic support stockings and avoid tight clothing that constricts your waist, groin, or legs.
* Eat a low-salt diet rich in high-fiber foods. Eating fiber reduces the chances of constipation which can contribute to varicose veins. High fiber foods include fresh fruits and vegetables and whole grains, like bran. Eating too much salt can cause you to retain water or swell.
Maybe because theyre fat.
Trauma. I got a severe bruise from a fall at about that age, and have had a nasty vein there ever after.
for the same reason some young people get broken arms
if you cross your legs a lot then it can cause these varicose veins.
they should see a doctor
its heriditary.
standing for too long
ITS IN YOUR GENES...... IF THEY ARE IN YOUR FAMILY THEN YOU WILL MOST LIKELY GET THEM. ALSO STANDING FOR LONG PERIODS CAN MAKE YOU GET MORE. SOME PEOPLE GET THEM DURING PREGNANCY TOO!
Do you mean spider/varicose veins? That's usually caused by pressure. I'm not sure is genetics is a cause but I'm sure pressure is. Veins have valves to make the blood go one way so if there's constantly too much pressure, the valves break and that's how the blood collects and the veins bulge. If someone usually stands for too long than it can cause varicose veins.For young people, maybe it's because of their work that makes them stand for too long and get the broken veins. I'm 16, and because of my volunteer work, which makes me stand for hours, I now have a tiny spider vein showing.
useually caused by people who spend a lot of time on their feet. Caused by pressure on feet. So, make sure you look after your feet and if you are on your feet all day, be sure to massage your legs regularly
no its not because there fat, i have loads of broken veins in my legs since i turned 20 and i am of a slim build and 28 years now . you get these because of standing for long periods and also during pregnancy
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