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Risk Factors for Vein Disorders

Risk factors for venous insufficiency include:
  • Age
  • Being female (related to levels of the hormone progesterone)
  • Being tall
  • Family history of this condition
  • History of deep vein thrombosis in the legs
  • Obesity
  • Pregnancy
  • Sitting or standing for a long periods

 

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