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10 Surprising Habits That You Didn’t Know Can Cause Varicose Veins

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10 Surprising Habits That You Didn’t Know Can Cause Varicose Veins

Your genetics, age, and any bodily changes, such as a pregnancy, can lead to varicose veins. But they can also come about as a result of your lifestyle.

by Natalya Molok  /   July 10, 2017

Varicose veins are nothing to panic about, but they can be annoying, and may even lead to health issues down the road. Doing things to prevent them is a good idea, as is pointing out any areas of concern to your doctor

There are, however, some surprising habits women do everyday that actually lead to the formation of those lumpy blue lines. Read on for some of the main culprits:

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10 Surprising Habits That You Didn't Know Can Cause Varicose Veins
1. Crossing Your Legs
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If you’ve heard the rumour that crossing your legs can cause varicose veins, know that it’s half true. This is all thanks to the pressure the position can put on your legs and hips, which can cause veins to engorge with blood, and thus become more visible.

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2. Wearing High Heels
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If you’re all about high heels, it may be time to wear flats every once in a while in order to give your legs a break. In high heels, your calf muscles aren’t able to act like a pump to have the blood actively flow in the veins leading to engorgement.

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3. Forgetting To Exfoliate And Moisturise Your Legs
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If you neglect your legs this can cause your veins and muscles to get lazy in a way. When you are moisturising and regularly exfoliating you are massaging your legs and improving your blood circulation.

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4. Not Building And Maintaining Muscle In Your Legs
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If you haven’t been out for a walk or jog lately, it may be time to up your exercise game. When you start to lose leg muscle mass, gaps in the muscle open up and allow veins to dilate and varicose veins begin to appear.

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5. Sitting All Day At Your Desk
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When we sit for too long, gravity can cause blood to pool in our legs. Without the help of muscle contractions to pump that blood back upwards, varicose veins can form.

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6. Going Too Fast While Shaving
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You shouldn’t rush your shaving routine, especially if you’re in the habit of nicking your skin. If you get lots of cuts this will disrupt your blood circulation in the leg area and will put a lot of pressure on the veins to deal with the problem.

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7. Eating An Extra Salty Diet
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Having a lot of salt in your diet can factor into the development of varicose veins. This causes water retention and increases pressure on the vessels. Keep savoury snacks to a minimum and drink plenty of water.

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8. Standing For Long Periods Of Time
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Standing for long periods of time, while not always easily avoided, is a habit you should keep in mind. If your job involves a lot of standing — such as bank tellers, cashiers, or teachers — this ‘static’ standing is associated with the development of varicose veins.

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9. Smoking
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In case you needed one more reason to quit smoking, go ahead and add varicose veins to the list. Smoking can increase your chances of developing this painful issue. So, even though it’s difficult, it’s in your best interest to give it up.

10. High-Impact Running
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Here’s a reason to cut back (just a little bit!) some forms of exercise. High-impact running, for one, can cause repetitive injury to the vein valves in the legs, causing them to leak, which over time causes varicose veins to develop.

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