{"id":89760,"date":"2021-08-24T13:47:32","date_gmt":"2021-08-24T20:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.veganlifenutrition.com\/?p=89760"},"modified":"2022-01-24T12:44:23","modified_gmt":"2022-01-24T20:44:23","slug":"when-should-you-be-concerned-about-varicose-veins","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.veganlifenutrition.com\/when-should-you-be-concerned-about-varicose-veins\/","title":{"rendered":"When Should You Be Concerned About Varicose Veins?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"concernedAccording to the American College of Phlebology, <\/span>up to 50 percent of American women have varicose veins<\/span><\/a> at some point in their lives. Should this many women be concerned about varicose veins?<\/span><\/p>\n

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It\u2019s common for these blue and violet lines to start appearing on our legs as we age, especially after pregnancy or weight gain. These varicose veins are superficial <\/span>veins that have become enlarged, stretched, and damaged<\/span><\/a> over time.<\/span><\/p>\n

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You may have also referred to these noticeable lines as spider veins \u2014 a form of varicose veins that appear closer to the surface of the skin, with smaller red and blue lines branching out in a spidery\/web-like array.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Most women find their varicose and spider veins to be more of a cosmetic annoyance or insecurity, but it\u2019s also common for women to report tenderness and discomfort in their legs as these veins become more prominent. When this is the case, it\u2019s important to be aware of warning signs that may warrant a call to your doctor.<\/span><\/p>\n

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When Should You Be<\/b> Concerned About Varicose Veins<\/b>?<\/b><\/h2>\n

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Here are some warning signs:<\/b><\/h3>\n