The truth about varicose veins #dermatologist @DrDrayzday

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[dorism]

Also genetics. I am a very active 61 years old and have always been involved in sports, never have had high blood pressure and have always been fit because of my love of exercise and healthy eating. I have a little bit of varicose veins but nothing serious. My abuelitas and mom had them.

[Velvetwings]

And genetics. My mother got hers from her grandmother and she got them from her father.

[CaponeCabin]

Girl.... what have you been doing? You look fabulous ❤

[genericrobin]

Crossing my legs did cause a problem that led me to a neurologist. The nerves in one leg stopped transmitting signals and I wasn't able to walk. Big problem with, thank goodness, a very simple solution. Both get remain firmly planted on the floor.

[sonialongoria]

You look amazing! You are glowing! Keep doing whatever you are doing!👏

[e.m.r]

I don’t have any of those risk factors but have horrible spider veins I think mine are definitely genetic. Even periods in my life where I’m most active the difference is not noticeable at all. Pregnancy is when they are the worst.

[Ashaliyeva]

I’ve struggled with spider veins for years, but my older sister was a hair stylist for 30-ish years and she’s definitely had some problems with varicose veins. Several years ago she ended up having to have surgery on her thigh because of how painful that particular varicose vein had become.

[cindiejenkins]

Thank you for all the helpful information you bring us. BTW, your makeup has been looking very pretty on you.

[beatsventura]

Genetics too. My mother and 5 of her sisters all have vericose veins and had them since young, like 20s. None of them smoked, nor were they obese nor had high BP, nor had they been pregnant until their 30s. They all worked on my grandparents farm however.

[michelelara]

My mother is a cna, and I’m a florist. She bought me compression stockings and I wore them for about 6 years. I have no veins showing and I’m 35.

[emotahser]

Yes, I was told the same myth but crossing legs was a comfy habit of mine, now I'm 31 and still no variscose veins.

[justinenglish_]

Genetics my grandmother, my mother and me have this. My aunt also she got aurgery for it a couple of montgs ago to help.

[cleopatrascats]

I've inherited vein issues.Of course, the risk factors noted will make my veins worse.

[Carol-jw]

Vein doctor told me I should NOT cross my legs! 4 day's ago!

[davidshabas]

Hi Dr Dray nice to be here. Happy Tuesday Thanks for sharing this great info. Have a Good Night.

[h_a]

Pregnancy did it for me, and they never went away. It’s so annoying!

[ivania]

it is also a game you play at a baby shower :) so i can see how the topic relates...omg ....this is old school info...love my daily dr Dray

[lilithdoe]

Can compression socks potentially assist in preventing them, though?

[protoman]

I had to get surgery for mine. Had a few of them removed.

[jshort]

Pregnancy caused mine. Also runs in my family, both sides.