What are the causes of varicose veins?
The exact causes remain partially unknown, but several factors contribute to their occurrence:
- Heredity and fragility of small blood vessels.
- Aging and alteration of vascular elasticity.
- Hormonal fluctuations Pregnancy, menopause, contraceptives.
- Mechanical factors : prolonged standing, overweight, weight fluctuations.
- Skin trauma : shock, bruise, surgery or injections.
Some spider veins are the first sign of a superficial venous insufficiencyrequiring examination by a phlebologist.
What are the symptoms ?
In most cases, varicose veins are asymptomatic and mainly concern the aesthetic aspect. Some people may feel:
- Légère feeling of heavy legs.
- Pain or pulling sensation punctual in the legs.
